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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
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Honestly, it all depends on how much work you put into the whole process; for instance, I applied to about 64 firms, but for a lot of them (those not so particularly interested in) I used similar arguments... So for questions like "what are you most proud of", "why law", "extracurricular activities" and all of these generic questions, it is possible to just put the same answer and then slightly change a tiny tiny bit... The most difficult part is completing the tests that come with the applications, that truly is exhausting! So far I applied to 64 and got rejected from 13 firms; it's tough but all you need is ONE 🙏
Oh wow, NGL I didn't really pay attention to the confirmation emails; I didn't think they'd inclue this 😂
That makes sense to be honest but it must be stressful when you’re deadline with all of the deadlines. 🥲🥲
The worst test is probably Cappfinity it tests absolutely everything from SJT to WGT. 🙃
I am thinking of applying for direct TC’s during the summer window depending on how these applications go but I will probably only send a maximum of around 20 applications across the year overall combining VS and TC applications. I am aiming for 12 VS applications sent 7/8 so far got 3/4 left. 🫠
Best of luck with this application cycle and I hope you secure that TC! 🙂🙂
Is it okay to refer White & Case as W&C in the cover letter? any insights would be appreciated, thank you!! @Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker
I have an interview with Davis Polk and a Cleary AC next week- would be very thankful for advice on either! 
INSPIRED BY the great @Tintin06
Here are the firms I applied to, by chronological order; unfortunately I completely neglected to write when I received online tests and VIs, so whatever I just wrote is from memory; I will clean and perfect it once examination period, way too busy
I forgot to add HSF (among my top choices too; passed the benchmark, still waiting)
Once done with exams, I will definitely start applying for direct TCs, because I graduate in June 2026...
Here are the firms I applied to, by chronological order; unfortunately I completely neglected to write when I received online tests and VIs, so whatever I just wrote is from memory; I will clean and perfect it once examination period, way too busy
Applied |
| Baker McKenzie |
| Allen & Shearman | ❌ |
| Goodwin |
| Pinsent Masons |❌ |
| Mayer Brown |❌ |
| Skadden ❌ |
| Morrison Foerster |
| Slaughter & May | ❌ |
| Jones Day | ❌ |
| Gibson Dunn (attended their first-year insight scheme but didn't hear anything yet so a bit worried) |
| Cooley |
| Linklaters |
| Willkie Farr & Gallagher | ❌ |
| Latham & Watkins (online test, silent since sadly) |
| Forsters LLP (they're going to send out outcomes on the 10th) |
| TLT |
| Dechert LLP |
| Orrick |
| HFW |
| BCLP |
| Paynes Hicks Beach |
| Eversheds (reached VI, still waiting for outcome) |
| Clyde & Co |
| Addleshaw Goddard LLP |
| Kirkland |
| Covington LLP |
| White & Case |
| Macfarlanes |
| UN Legal Affairs Intern (New York HQ) |
| Clifford Chance Dubai | ❌ |
| Weil | ❌ |
| Katten |
| Charles Russel Speechlys |
| King & Spalding (TC) |
| Quinn Emmanuel (Paris) |
| Sullivan & Cromwell LLP (placed on hold since early December, so awaiting outcome) |
| Perth Thingy… (I randomly applied to a company in Perth Scotland, since it was just CV based, and I have no idea what the name was and they ghosted me I think because I didn't get an email or anything 😂 😂 😂 ) |
| Deloitte (completely ghosted, no confirmation email whatsoever so 100% PFO 😂😂) |
| Vison & Elkins |
| Morgan Lewis |
| Walker Morris |
| CMS |
| Hogan Lovells |
| Osborne Clarke |
| Davis Polk |
| RPC |
| Ropes & Gray |
| Paul Weiss |
| Squire Patton Boggs |
| Mills & Reeve |
| Simmons & Simmons (VI stage so far) |
| Norton Rose Fulbright |
| Withers (they asked for visa info, and I didn't realise it's outside my term time, so they suggested transferring my application to a TC so there's hope I think) |
| Joelson |
| Capsticks LLP | ❌ |
| Gowling WLG |
| Gide Loyrette Nouel London |
| DAC Beachcroft (TC) |
| Howes Spercival |
| PwC |❌ |
| Cleary Gottlieb | ❌ |
| Reed Smith | ❌ |
| Farrer & Co |
| Shoosmiths |
| Freshfields |
| Debevoise & Plimpton |
| Greenberg Traurig (TC) |
| Lockton |
| Watson Farley & Williams (last second and they're rolling so highly unlikely) |
Once done with exams, I will definitely start applying for direct TCs, because I graduate in June 2026...
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Oh wow! Congrats!! is that for the summer?I have an interview with Davis Polk and a Cleary AC next week- would be very thankful for advice on either!
Don't worry - mine does too! The 77%/66% is just a conspiracy theory for us to pass the time 😅 😂 Hopefully we'll get some positive news soon - I think it should be the end of the month at latest but hopefully sooner.
Submitted S&C Summer VS on Saturday, getting an email saying "on hold" today.
I did this but I wrote it in full the first time and then in brackets put (‘W&C’) next to the firm name so hoping it’s okay otherwise I’m cooked 😂😂😂
Although I don’t think I wrote it like that in the cover letter - I wrote it like that in the other sections of the application form.
congrats!! do you mind saying when you applied for davis polkI have an interview with Davis Polk and a Cleary AC next week- would be very thankful for advice on either!
Thank you for your response and the confidence booster 🤣🤣
Btw this is a bit random, but has anyone applied for the Discovering Linklaters event? And if so have they received a response?
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