TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[fta2024]

Someone on the forum had their AC under a week ago and subsequently got offered a place on the SVS.

They mentioned there has only been 2 AC’s so far for the SVS (6 people per AC), and that HL are scheduling a lot more over the next few weeks. 🙂

I think it’s way too early to assume a PFO. The majority of us haven’t heard back post WGT. There’s still hope left for HL SVS! 🥲

This was so reassuring !! Thank you and best of luck xx

 

[Chris Brown]

This was so reassuring !! Thank you and best of luck xx

No problem!! Likewise best of luck x 🙂🙂

 

[MaheeVohra]

Hi, what's a PFO please?

Rejection emails are referred to as PFOs - which stands for “please fuck off.” Just casual lingo.

 

[sameers1603]

Anyone who’s done the Kirkland AC please message me. Your help and insights would be greatly appreciated! Can also trade for Latham AC

 

[kokoprep]

Anyone who passes the Freshfields SJT stage and got to the WGT, could you please let me know what qualities they are focusing on?

You got the test?

 

[Tclarocks123]

Good morning all, in your expert opinion is it still ok to draft Freshfields? I see contradicting info on whether its non-rolling? I hope this week brings us good news

 

[ren1110]

Anyone heard back from Ashurst?

 

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

CMS PFO post app

 

[gazdgazd11]

Good morning all, in your expert opinion is it still ok to draft Freshfields? I see contradicting info on whether its non-rolling? I hope this week brings us good news

It’s non rolling, I applied for tc and haven’t received the SJT yet

 

[suhana]

Hi @Jessica Booker @Amma Usman

I have a bit of a scheduling challenge and would appreciate your advice. My exams end on the 24th, and I’ll be traveling back to the UK on the 26th after a 13-hour journey as an international student. I recently received another AC invitation, but the available dates are the 28th and 30th. I already have an AC scheduled for the 29th and an interview on the 31st.

With everything being so tightly packed and my exams, I’m concerned about being able to prepare thoroughly for any of the assessments. Given these circumstances, would it be worth emailing graduate recruitment to see if my AC on the 30th could be rescheduled to a later date? Should I mention the other AC and interview when I reach out?

 

[Shia]

HSF AC for Spring. Would love any help, happy to exchange for Slaughter and May interview insight

Hi! I did the HSF AC in 2022 and 2024 and would love to help - started a conversation

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Does anybody know if Harbottle & Lewis sponsors international students?

 

[VacSchemer]

Does anybody know if Harbottle & Lewis sponsors international students?

I would like to know as well!

 

[rapunzel]

Presuming HL has done all ACs for their SVS? Anyone still not heard back from them post WG?

Gonna take it as a PFO from them

Hey! Last year I applied to them and got a AC for the SVS they replied back to me to offer an AC around late January. So I wouldn’t keep your hopes down. When I checked they were holding ACs till late Feb/early March.

 

[TC Chaser]

I definitely think you should consider writing about the firm globally and as a whole, as their serious presence in London has just been established and thus there will not be much historical work you can reference. Moreover, I think this question is inviting you to discuss Paul, Weiss' broader strategy as a firm and how the London expansion features into it. Thus, I think it would make for a more insightful analysis if you also mentioned its origins as a white show litigation specialist who has already undergone a revolution post-2008 by heavily investing into becoming a leading player in transactional sphere as well. Since this transformation has been widely recognized as a remarkable success, that could fit well within a broader narrative about Paul, Weiss' entrepreneurial edge. On that point, for a more detailed analysis of the firm's history, strategy, and expansions, take a look at the Paul, Weiss profile I wrote during the summer.

Argh, I only saw this today. I only mentioned their PE and litigation work generally, but all the examples of cases I referenced, including pro bono work, relate to deals in the US. I did not mention their broader expansion as part of their strategy but it could be inferred I guess. Fingers crossed.

 

[VacSchemer]

Ah no haha just was wondering if anyone got the test and got through…I’m not really good at SJTs so need to prep ahead of time🤣

You got the test?

 

[Ash4202]

Has anyone heard back from Goodwin post-VI?

 

[bsh]

Has anyone heard back from Goodwin post-VI?

not yet

 

[futuretrainee101ac]

Kennedys AC!! Any advice would be super appreciated

Congrats! Was this for direct TC or SQE Programme

 

[user1807548]

I just logged into Vantage through Clifford Chance and it somehow just submitted an application I filled out a few weeks ago (but not ready for submission). No clue how, pressed log in and it said application submitted! There's no way to withdraw it that I can see, so does anybody know where I can contact to let them know to disregard my application? I decided against applying for it anyway, so it isn't like I need to withdraw to re-submit. Thank you! Currently panicking haha