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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

desperateTCseeker1998

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Sadly no, they actually review on rolling basis. Kind of shocked that I did not hear from them yet, considering I applied on the 6th of October, and I completed their online virtual work experience program... + have a dual degree in English and French Law from a UoL... with 1 month internship at Baker and 2 months somewhere else in Paris...
Ah last year it seemed like no one heard until after the deadline and hadn’t seen anything so far this year so assumed I was fine to apply late!

To that point, is there any point me applying to Akin still?
 

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Genuine question is there much nepotism in VS/TC applications?
There are some people, I know someone at a prestigious American firm who got an automatic pass through the first stage (and a boost through others) because they know a partner well BUT I think instances like those are very much in the minority
 

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I did my VI on the 27th not sure what the next stage would be- I think AC
Yes, the next stage is an AC I think.. On their website, they call it "selection day" (https://www.eversheds-sutherland.co...age/students-and-recent-graduates/recruitment):

"The recruitment process for both the vacation scheme and training contract comprises:

Stage 1: An application form to be completed online. We ask for information about you: your qualifications, languages and any relevant work experience. We also have some strengths-based questions exploring situations you have faced or could face in the role, your response to these situations and what energises you about them.

We are proud to be using the REALrating Contextual Recruitment System, which helps us ensure fairness and equality in our application reviews. As a firm we are committed to fostering a more inclusive and equitable hiring process. REALrating provides us with information to assess applicants’ academic achievements accurately and fairly, as well as within the context of their educational and personal circumstances.

Stage 2: A video interview with strengths-based questions exploring situations you have faced or could face in the role, your response to these situations and what energises you about them. The video interview is not ‘live’ and you will record your answers in response to the questions presented. You will not have an opportunity to pause the video or re-record your answers. The video itself will be approximately 10 minutes in length and will ask you strengths-based questions.

Stage 3: Selection day includes a strengths-based interview and two exercises, helping us assess not just what you can do, but what you have the potential to do and what you are energised by. Further details will be provided nearer the time of your selection day."
 
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Is it ok if we use abbreviations for firms while writing cover letters or answers to questions... For instance, is it ok if we say "White & Case" once and then the subsequent ones employ the abbreviation "W&C", or do they mind?

Other examples, HL for Hogan Lovells, S&C for Sullivan & Cromwell, L&W for Latham & Watkins, etc..
Probably fine but I’d check what abbreviation they use (if you can find it through research).

For example Trowers & Hamlins seem to be ‘Trowers’ rather than T&H.
 
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    Is it ok if we use abbreviations for firms while writing cover letters or answers to questions... For instance, is it ok if we say "White & Case" once and then the subsequent ones employ the abbreviation "W&C", or do they mind?

    Other examples, HL for Hogan Lovells, S&C for Sullivan & Cromwell, L&W for Latham & Watkins, etc..
    i've done it all the time and been fine! i always write out the full name then in brackets the abbreviation when first mentioning it
    for latham & watkins tho, i'd choose latham over l&w bc i've heard far more people just say latham, but that might just be a personal preference
     

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    Is it ok if we use abbreviations for firms while writing cover letters or answers to questions... For instance, is it ok if we say "White & Case" once and then the subsequent ones employ the abbreviation "W&C", or do they mind?

    Other examples, HL for Hogan Lovells, S&C for Sullivan & Cromwell, L&W for Latham & Watkins, etc..
    This varies from firm to firm.

    For instance, Latham & Watkins can just be referred to as Latham rather than L&W. The firm themselves shorten it to Latham on their website.

    If a firm’s name is only two words like Hogan Lovells, I don’t think it needs to be shortened.
     

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