TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Ricky]

Hi, is it automatically sent? also how long prep + speaking time was it?

No - it is the next stage



Has anyone done the Willkie written exercise yet? My first time getting through their VI and would appreciate any insights

 

[safari3]

is it worth applying to mission's vacation scheme (deadline is today, ready to submit)? it's non-rolling but ik it's the last day and idk if it's true that applicants who've previously applied to law firms unsuccessfully can be automatically screened out...
I also completed work experience with them via an organisation so I've been super picky about my application hence why it's so late...

deadline is not today its 08/01

 

[pax]

HSF + MAYER PFO lol

 

[NJS]

It isnt in the email. but thanks, appreciate it!

Apologies, I read it somewhere and thought it was that

 

[jacksollaf]

already had 2 so far 😪

me too, within 30 mins of each other 😂 😂 😂

 

[jacksollaf]

HSF + MAYER PFO lol

Sorry to hear! If it makes you feel any better, most of us all got PFOs today, Pinsent and Mayer within 30 mins!

If you don't mind me asking, was HSF summer?

 

[liv]

HSF + MAYER PFO lol

I’m sorry to hear this was HSF summer VS?

 

[annad]

Anyone else getting an error when trying to book their Pinsent Masons AC slot?

Yes, I’ve got the same issue.

 

[mariistm]

Kennedys VI for regional office

 

[g.cl.2020344]

any1 still waiting to hear back from Gibson Dunn, Weil and Paul Weis post initial app?

 

[safari3]

i believe it's 6/01 for spring; 8/01 for both summer schemes

deadline for spring was 6/11 and summer is 08/01 - just so that no one reading this gets confused

 

[AI212121]

any1 still waiting to hear back from Gibson Dunn, Weil and Paul Weis post initial app?

paul, weiss' deadline on the 19th and they're non-rolling. considered the amount of applications they're gonna get this year i dont think anyone will get responses until mid feb at least

 

[marisachr]

Kennedys VI invite! First time passing the Cappfinity test 🥳

 

[floral.tcla]

it is always worth it, never take yourself out of the running, especially with a strong connection like you have!! as for the automatically screening out thing, i know mishcon encourages reapplying, some of their trainees got there on their 2nd/3rd attempt. go apply!!!

thank you!

 

[fcac98]

Kennedys VI invite! First time passing the Cappfinity test 🥳

Well done! How did you prepare for the cappfinity test? I always struggle with those

 

[ashwright]

deadline for spring was 6/11 and summer is 08/01 - just so that no one reading this gets confused

Gosh that was a bad mistake from me 😅 apologies to anyone who read that & thank you @safari3 for correcting me (and doing so graciously!) 🤝

 

[jta227]

AG test is... interesting

 

[Miss Chocolate]

This is a rant but it could just be that I am thicccc.

Why do firms literally mention one thing in their 'you have a test to complete' email but then the structure is almost ALWAYS different? I got an email to this practice hub for AG and there were numerical, verbal and diagram sections to prepare and practice. The actual test was literally like 5 questions and all verbal/WG type.

 

[jta227]

is it worth applying to mission's vacation scheme (deadline is today, ready to submit)? it's non-rolling but ik it's the last day and idk if it's true that applicants who've previously applied to law firms unsuccessfully can be automatically screened out...
I also completed work experience with them via an organisation so I've been super picky about my application hence why it's so late...

It's not the last day anyways, the deadline is the 8th. But anyways I asked their GR last year and they said it's fine and they'll read every application.

 

[Miss Chocolate]

AG test is... interesting

LMAOOOOO I legit just finished it. i rushed it because I was expecting different sections, like numerical and diagram tests but then it was just a couple of questions and I was like why the hell did I rush