TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[futuretrainee8482]

Hi - Can someone please DM W&C VI insights, I am happy to help with Sidley, HSF, Linklaters, AOS AC insights and Baker VI insights as well. Please help out!

 

[chrisbrown]

They should really let us reuse our work experience, it's becoming too much for me 😂 😂 EVERY SINGLE TIME I have to spend about 45 minutes completing my work experience section to add 19…

I have had open day applications asking for my work experience history… 🫠 that’s in addition to answering application questions…

To make matters worse you put all that effort in only to get PFO 😂😂

I tend to amalgamate similar experiences into one work experience section because it makes less work than to manually enter everything as though each experience is different.

It ends up being around 9-10 entries. Vantage only allows up to 11 I think or perhaps that is just specific to certain law firms.

 

[C_AJH]

is it safe to assume a Goodwin PFO if I didn't get a video interview?

 

[yasmars]

is it safe to assume a Goodwin PFO if I didn't get a video interview?

Not at all. They could be handing them out in batches.

 

[hawkins19]

Has anyone applied to Penningtons Manches Cooper and
1) found that the form submitted really abruptly
2) were not required to input any of their grades?

 

[Audric_T]

I've been struggling securing a paralegal position, despite applying to a lot of firms. Do you mind if I private messaged you for advice on these applications?

Sure mate no worries

 

[lolololol]

Congrats! is this for the London Summer VS?? If yes, when did you apply, and when did you complete the VI, if you don't mind me asking...

no it’s for manchester

 

[NCTC2025]

HSF PFO, AG VI and Reed Smith VI all in a day. Feel so conflicted rn

 

[jacksollaf]

HSF PFO, AG VI and Reed Smith VI all in a day. Feel so conflicted rn

Dw, you progress in some and lose in some; it's part of the process, but im sure you are going to get something! I got rejected from 15 firms so far this cycle; and received VIs, so it's alright! Not to sound insensitive, but was HSF for the summer (did you pass the benchmark), and for the AG, was that also summer (because I still haven't heard anything since the test, which was almost two months ago)?

Anyways, congrats on Reed Smith and AG! Got rejected from Reed Smith two weeks after applying!

 

[andrecsaa]

this is 2023!

Thanks!! Let’s see how it goes this cycle.

 

[NCTC2025]

Dw, you progress in some and lose in some; it's part of the process, but im sure you are going to get something! I got rejected from 15 firms so far this cycle; and received VIs, so it's alright! Not to sound insensitive, but was HSF for the summer (did you pass the benchmark), and for the AG, was that also summer (because I still haven't heard anything since the test, which was almost two months ago)?

Anyways, congrats on Reed Smith and AG! Got rejected from Reed Smith two weeks after applying!

Thanks! For HSF it was summer and yes I passed their benchmark a few weeks ago. For AG it was summer too.

 

[studentgrad]

Hey guys, does anyone know where I can find the post with the list of VI questions to practice with? I remember it being on a forum somewhere on this website a while ago?

 

[Ash4202]

For those who got the Goodwin VI I did the vac scheme last year. There was no VI element, this is the first year.

I am happy to answer any questions anyone has about the firm and wishing you all the best with the VI 🥳​

hi, I was wondering if you could give us any advice regarding the live zoom interview last year? was it more competency-based or motivational or a mix? I appreciate it’s been a while but any insight at all would be great. Lastly, did you enjoy your vac scheme?
Thank you so much!!

 

[lookingforaTC]

Can someone please let me know if Addleshaw Goddard test is traditional WG or different?

 

[Legalstalker]

hi, I was wondering if you could give us any advice regarding the live zoom interview last year? was it more competency-based or motivational or a mix? I appreciate it’s been a while but any insight at all would be great. Lastly, did you enjoy your vac scheme?
Thank you so much!!

Hey,

The interview was a mix, there were set questions but your answers decided the follow up questions. Which I think was good as I was able to connect with my interviewers and they learnt a lot about me. (I think it’s CV blind)?

It was my first vacation scheme so I think my experience would be very different to others especially as a non RG applicant. I was overwhelmed with the pressure of converting the entire time.

Ensure you understand how they’re different to their competitors. Do your research on Goodwin, it’s not just a life science focused firm it’s much more!!

Good luck 😃​

 

[Ricky]

Can someone please let me know if Addleshaw Goddard test is traditional WG or different?

It's not traditional and slightly easier (fewer options to choose from on some of the answers). Make sure to do the practice ones they give you access to.

 

[pepsicola96]

They should really let us reuse our work experience, it's becoming too much for me 😂 😂 EVERY SINGLE TIME I have to spend about 45 minutes completing my work experience section to add 19...

vantage let's me save my work experience? usually just application questions and diversity stuff i have to redo. vantage has my ❤️

 

[zoobla20]

Has anyone applied to Penningtons Manches Cooper and
1) found that the form submitted really abruptly
2) were not required to input any of their grades?

There's a follow up form that is sent by email (really easy to miss) where you put in your grades & work experience. It looks like an email that's a confirmation for submitting the application but really it's asking you to fill in an extra form.

 

[bibss]

Congrats! Was that for the summer or spring?

Thanks! I put spring as first preference

 

[bibss]

Congrats! When did you apply?

Thanks! Applied 26 December