TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[ccfuturetraineesolicitor]

Willkie Written Exercise!

congrats! can i ask when you completed the vi?

 

[gazdgazd11]

Out of curiosity, what scores did you guys get for amberjack? Like is 9/9 even possible in all pillars? I just got results and I’m so disheartened

For Reed smith I got 7/9, 4/9, 6/9, 6/9 lol I’m not sure what to think

 

[lawyersum]

For Reed smith I got 7/9, 4/9, 6/9, 6/9 lol I’m not sure what to think

i got the exact same scores! but they also
take into consideration the video interview so idk I’ve stopped trying to make predictions at this point

 

[LegallyStressedOut]

Haven’t heard from jones day for summer vs, should I assume pfo?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Are all Millbank spring vac scheme AC’s out? Cos some1 said they r all this week, so unsure if we haven’t heard by now it’s a PFO?

 

[AveragePoster]

Anyone heard from Goodwin post-VI?

 

[lawstudent2]

BCLP PFO for not meeting the benchmark on the sjt, I attended the open day and thought it was one of my best written applications and they didn't even read it. I haven't received the feedback report either yet so overall is pretty demotivating

 

[Gg2001]

BCLP PFO for not meeting the benchmark on the sjt, I attended the open day and thought it was one of my best written applications and they didn't even read it. I haven't received the feedback report either yet so overall is pretty demotivating

that sucks, sorry. take a break for a day, and go out watch a movie/spend time on a hobby to energise, it will help mentally. When did you submit your app and do the test btw? I delayed the written app cause its too long but I will just submit today, I am seeing they’ve given out AC offers for summer already

 

[Hamaaida Khan]

Withers Interview!! for spring VS.

Congratulations! How long after the test did you get the interview invite?

 

[S7321]

Anyone heard from Macfarlanes post-test?

 

[AlegalA]

Congratulations! How long after the test did you get the interview invite?

Did my test on the 19/12 and got the invite 08/01

 

[mulan0]

For Squire Patton Boggs, the first question says “why you are motivated to pursue a career in a commercial law firm, in particular Squire Patton Boggs” but the second question says “Which of our practice areas are you most interested in, what has influenced your interest in this area” (both 200 words).

One of my reasons for why the firm is their work, but should I steer away from that and use other reasons so that my answers don’t overlap? I’m worried that will make my first answer a little vaguer and not tailored enough to the firm if I only discuss things like their initiatives. Any help is appreciated!

@Amma Usman @Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker

 

[fairbourne]

should I assume Goodwin and K&E PFO, if haven't got VI invite?

 

[fairbourne]

congrats! can i ask when you completed the vi?

3rd of Jan)

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

that sucks, sorry. take a break for a day, and go out watch a movie/spend time on a hobby to energise, it will help mentally. When did you submit your app and do the test btw? I delayed the written app cause its too long but I will just submit today, I am seeing they’ve given out AC offers for summer already

What? They've given out AC offers? I applied in November and there's radio silence.

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Baker Mckenzie Summer VS PFO (applied a few days before the deadline)

 

[ashwright]

Baker Mckenzie Summer VS PFO (applied a few days before the deadline)

Ditto

 

[futuretrainee2025]

BCLP PFO for not meeting the benchmark on the sjt, I attended the open day and thought it was one of my best written applications and they didn't even read it. I haven't received the feedback report either yet so overall is pretty demotivating

So sorry to hear this. I am sure you can use parts of the application to build better answers! Your TC will come eventually!

I hope you don't mind me asking but was the test basically a WG or a WG with only some elements? Thank you.

 

[Tattyasha]

If I applied to Akin on 5/12 but haven’t heard anything, is it safe to assume pfo or is a test invite still possible? I got through to TI last year and it took ages to get the test but have a sinking feeling this time 😞

 

[shays]

for people who did the NRF arctic shores - what were your. results and how far did you get with the firm?
the test literally humbled me and with. focus I got 1/4 which is such a stupid thing bc you can't measure this like this what the hell