TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[User14!!]

do you have any insight on the VI? I have mine today and I was wondering how many questions there are/ the structure of it like timings

what is the deadline for the VI, i’m trying to figure out if there is still a possibility that I’ll get one or if the no response so far means it’s been rejected.

 

[helloj]

Hi guys does anyone have any insight into Mayer Brown London AC? Any help is much appreciated!

 

[legalxp2]

Hi guys does anyone have any insight into Mayer Brown London AC? Any help is much appreciated!

Hi congrats on the AC! when did you hear back post job-sim?

 

[Law queries]

Hello, does anybody wanna compare Mills & Reece’s assessment report?

 

[helloj]

Hi congrats on the AC! when did you hear back post job-sim?

Thank you, I did job sim on 13 Dec and heard back about AC this morning!

 

[Amiyrerose]

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

what I did was make a document of what the test entailed, I asked associates their experiences and what day to day life is like and problems they face and how they handle them also

 

[Shandy101]

I had my first-stage interview with GR at Gibson Dunn at 9:30 a.m. and literally 10 minutes ago, I got invited to a second-stage interview!!! I was so worried I wouldn't perform well because I went into this one completely blind.

 

[Soprano]

I had my first-stage interview with GR at Gibson Dunn at 9:30 a.m. and literally 10 minutes ago, I got invited to a second-stage interview!!! I was so worried I wouldn't perform well because I went into this one completely blind.

congratulations! When did you get the invite for the first stage interview?

 

[Kakaboo]

Hi guys, I wanted to ask if I were to apply for a direct TC with freshfields, and was unsuccessful with my attempt, would that rule me out of applying for their winter vacation scheme programme? The applications for that programme open during the summer/fall I believe.

Hi I’m so sorry you were unsuccessful. I believe you can apply to the winter scheme but that will rule you out of the TC for that cycle. Do you mind if I ask when you heard back?

 

[helloj]

Does the Akin test involve any video interview questions?

 

[Shandy101]

Does anyone have any advice on how to fill out the work experience sections of these application forms. Im worried that the way Im answering them is having an impact on my success.

Is it recommended to do bullet points, mention the firm, body of text... Any insight learned on open days/ discussions with any firms would be really appreciated

I used bullet points for most but I used prose for 2 volunteer positions. Honestly, and maybe @Jessica Booker has better insight, I don't think it's a major factor. There is so much more to the application, grades, your answers to the questions etc. that is more relevant. As long as it's clear and concise what the role entails, I don't think it makes a difference.

 

[marisachr]

Is it worth applying to BCLP with a rolling deadline ending 17th of Jan?

 

[Anonymousxyz]

Any insights into W&C AC? this is for spring

 

[murm]

Anyone heard post Kirkland VI regarding AC?

 

[Shandy101]

congratulations! When did you get the invite for the first stage interview?

02 Jan

 

[aspiring solicitor 015]

02 Jan

Congrats! When did you apply?

 

[contemplator___]

Going through this thread with tears in my eyes because so many firms haven’t even bothered to send me a rejection email yet. I hate this part so much. How hard can it be to send a generic rejection email? It’s the least they can do after all the hours we spend on these applications.

 

[yasmars]

Going through this thread with tears in my eyes because so many firms haven’t even bothered to send me a rejection email yet. I hate this part so much. How hard can it be to send a generic rejection email? It’s the least they can do after all the hours we spend on these applications.

Silence doesn’t necessarily mean rejection!

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Going through this thread with tears in my eyes because so many firms haven’t even bothered to send me a rejection email yet. I hate this part so much. How hard can it be to send a generic rejection email? It’s the least they can do after all the hours we spend on these applications.

So I was just thinking similar but it's more along the lines of oh ffs!

Especially when you see people getting VS or AC and you assumed everyone was waiting for the interim stage 🙈

 

[contemplator___]

Silence doesn’t necessarily mean rejection!

People here are already doing VIs and ACs for the firms that haven’t responded to me, so it’s safe to say those are all rejections in my case. I don’t know if I should even continue applying to the remaining firms on my list or if it’s already too late.