TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[TC Chaser]

Hi all, has anyone interviewed with Skadden before? What was the slot selection like? I have booked a slot for my VI but I received an email that seems to suggest the slot merely confirms the period (noon or morning) but the date will be communicated 48 hours before the interview. What does this mean?

 

[AlarmedBookkeeper448]

hey when is the freshfields app deadline!

Thursday 23 January 2025 at 23:59

 

[lawbear123]

Hi all, has anyone interviewed with Skadden before? What was the slot selection like? I have booked a slot for my VI but I received an email that seems to suggest the slot merely confirms the period (noon or morning) but the date will be communicated 48 hours before the interview. What does this mean?

hmm I think it's the opposite - from what i understood from the email, your slot selection is for the date and the timing will be assigned to you 48 hours before your interview (as it could be morning or noon)! so don't stress, your date will be the same as the one you chose when you booked the slot but the timing could be either morning or noon. hope this helps!

 

[TC Chaser]

hmm I think it's the opposite - from what i understood from the email, your slot selection is for the date and the timing will be assigned to you 48 hours before your interview (as it could be morning or noon)! so don't stress, your date will be the same as the one you chose when you booked the slot but the timing could be either morning or noon. hope this helps!

"Please note that the confirmation email from {xxx} is only confirming your morning slot or afternoon slot."

 

[AS24]

For those who applied or are applying to Freshfields and are international candidates too, where did you include the information about your overseas academics?

 

[futuretrainee101ac]

For those who applied or are applying to Freshfields and are international candidates too, where did you include the information about your overseas academic

Hi, does anyone know at what point its worth emailing BCLP regarding an application update, it has been since November when I received the feedback report.
@Ram Sabaratnam @Jessica Booker or anyone!! Thank you

 

[MR218]

Does anyone have any advice on practicing the Willkie written exercise?

 

[Miss Chocolate]

anyone heard back from RPC post WG? I got an email and I am legit at work so not gonna open it. i put so much effort into the application form, if it's a PFO because of the WG I will be so fuming 😭

 

[Gday33]

anyone heard back from RPC post WG? I got an email and I am legit at work so not gonna open it. i put so much effort into the application form, if it's a PFO because of the WG I will be so fuming 😭

I haven’t heard anything but gather some people have had / arranged ACs. After I submitted WG they said I’d hear back end of Feb latest which I gather is when ACs will be done - so hopefully it’s good news for you 🤞🏻🤞🏻

 

[sibs23]

anyone heard back from RPC post WG? I got an email and I am legit at work so not gonna open it. i put so much effort into the application form, if it's a PFO because of the WG I will be so fuming 😭

I am also still waiting. I feel the same. It's one of my top choices

 

[BillSikes]

anyone heard back from RPC post WG? I got an email and I am legit at work so not gonna open it. i put so much effort into the application form, if it's a PFO because of the WG I will be so fuming 😭

RPC sent holding email today for those who received WG. Said we’d hear back by end of Feb.

Based on last years forum - I’d expect to hear before then if successful.

 

[Miss Chocolate]

I haven’t heard anything but gather some people have had / arranged ACs. After I submitted WG they said I’d hear back end of Feb latest which I gather is when ACs will be done - so hopefully it’s good news for you 🤞🏻🤞🏻

reallyyyy OK, I will let you know the outcome once I open it thanks mate

 

[Miss Chocolate]

RPC sent holding email today for those who received WG. Said we’d hear back by end of Feb.

Based on last years forum - I’d expect to hear before then if successful.

girl....all that excitement and for no reason 💀

thanks!!

 

[pepsicola96]

VI for CMS insight programme! Any tips would be appreciated !!!!

 

[mulan0]

Are the bristows questions for the VI going to be strengths based or competency? It didn’t specify

 

[wordyversus]

If i have not heard back from Freshfields concerning the SVS should I assume PFO?

 

[Chill_solicitor]

I’m in the process of applying to Freshfields and I’m wondering if not attaching my CV will negatively affect my application. I’ve already completed the Vantage work experience section, but I’m not entirely happy with my CV at the moment and would prefer not to submit it.

Would anyone have insights on whether this could impact my application?

Thanks in advance!

I applied for the VS and submitted everything, I feel like if it wasn’t relevant they wouldn’t have put it there. Maybe try email/call to see just in case.

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Any1 heard from Cooley- they said if successful we would hear by this friday

 

[traineedreamer]

Hi @Jessica Booker sorry to chase, I sent a PM about reasonable adjustments that I'd really appreciate some advice on if you have a chance to look. Thank you 😊

 

[pepsicola96]

If i have not heard back from Freshfields concerning the SVS should I assume PFO?

I wouldn't assume anything yet, some people have received the WG, but there's only been 9 working days since the deadline. If it's true that they don't review until after the deadline, I doubt they've finished reading applications yet.