TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[NCTC2025]

cooley with the heart attack status update email...

 

[SamiyaJ]

cooley with the heart attack status update email...

I know right! But I do have to say that it super thoughtful of them to keep us updated every step of the way.

 

[Boating]

cooley with the heart attack status update email...

86% increase loool

 

[NCTC2025]

I know right! But I do have to say that it super thoughtful of them to keep us updated every step of the way.

Yea wish all firms did the "You will know specifically on this date whether you progress". Would take all the agony out of waiting for a response.

 

[NCTC2025]

86% increase loool

Wonder what the numbers are 😭

 

[Tintin06]

Anyone else just get Cooley’s email? Honestly thought it was a rejection. Paul, Weiss also emailed people earlier.

 

[Harvey Specter]

I think most of the answer for 'why a city law firm' will be similar to the usual 'why commercial law', but I would use one or two different sentences to reframe it and address the City element. I would focus on the City's standing as one of the world's leading financial centres and the corollary - that the biggest international commercial clients will look to City firms to advise on their complex transactions and disputes. City law firms will also tend to coordinate and lead numerous other offices and counsel from a variety of jurisdictions to deliver on their clients' mandates. Thus, if you are particularly interested in high-end and cross-border commercial matters, you can justify an interest in working in a City law firm as opposed to any other commercial law firm.

Thank you so much! @Andrei Radu you are the G.O.A.T. 🐐🐐

I really appreciate the help and guidance 🙂🙂​

 

[seaweed.bond]

Wonder what the numbers are 😭

Real😭😭 Lowkey wondering how many candidates they’ll invite to do the psychometric test lol

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Hi @Jessica Booker, @Andrei Radu, I have an interview with a firm tomorrow and I have been thinking about the questions I would like to ask the interviewer (who is a member of the grad rec team). I want to ask questions that I want to know the answers to but I also don't want the questions to be such that grad rec thinks I could have found answers to on my own on further research into the firm.

Below are some of the options, please could you share if you think these would be ok to ask?

• If you had to point out one common trait among all the firm's trainees, what would it be? How does the firm support trainees further develop that trait?
• What has been the reason for you to join and stay at the firm?
• I know the firm focuses a lot on pro bono work – how exactly do lawyers get to get involved in pro bono work – is it through attending legal clinics or taking a pro bono client like you would take a regular client?

 

[coolpanda]

Cooley last year got 679 apps so 86% increase means about 1262 apps this year

 

[Tintin06]

Cooley last year got 679 apps so 86% increase means about 1262 apps this year

This is excellent attention to detail. All for about four Training Contracts. Good luck with your Cooley app.

 

[xMontmorency]

W&C VI (summer VS) fyi

 

[coolpanda]

This is excellent attention to detail. All for about four Training Contracts. Good luck with your Cooley app.

I feel like I rushed my application a bit due to being swamped with exams but hopefully, it goes well. I remember getting on well with Sarah at the Bright Network event.

 

[AnAnonymousDuck]

Anyone else just get Cooley’s email? Honestly thought it was a rejection. Paul, Weiss also emailed people earlier.

what was the PW one about?

 

[BreadandButter]

10 applications made

Reed Smith SJT + VI
Akin AC
Goodwin VI
Weil VI
W&C VI
Dechert Written Task
Willkie Written Task
CMS VI
Linklaters
HSF Test

Wondering if I should do freshfields? I missed Slaughter and May, A&O and Clifford Chance. I’m not sure what others firms to look at. I would like to stick to US.

 

[wordyversus]

Anyone else just get Cooley’s email? Honestly thought it was a rejection. Paul, Weiss also emailed people earlier.

What was the content of the Paul Weiss email?

 

[Harvey Specter]

What was the Paul, Weiss email about? I plan on applying and I thought the deadline was non-rolling? Thank you.

It was just a reminder about the application deadline which is the 19th January.

Paul, Weiss is non-rolling so you can still apply but just try to get your application in at least a few hours in advance of the deadline to avoid technical difficulties.​

 

[Farhan65756]

Anyone going to the London CRS Open Day tomorrow?

 

[futureTS03]

Any1 know if ropes vac schemes are rolling or not? Cheers

It's non-rolling, confirmed by the grad rec last month

 

[Amiyrerose]

have you completed it yet?

No not yet, giving myself two days to prep and refresh myself with my application also going to do the practice video interview a few times too!