TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[VacSchemer]

This is one of the best timelines ever. Consistent comms! Congrats.

Yeah after that they pretty much disappeared

 

[SCTLWYR]

Got a place at the Assessment Centre for Pinsent Masons TC, any tips / anyone know what the competition is like at this stage?

 

[Tintin06]

Excitedly, you open a new email. However it's just a Google Alert. They are useful but also nerve-racking.

 

[Chill_solicitor]

Any Freshfields SVS AC invites?

 

[Chill_solicitor]

Or any Freshfields PFO’s?

 

[xxrr.18]

HSF Summer AC invite 🎉 This is my first AC so would greatly appreciate any insights!!

Hi, I've privately messaged you

 

[lawbear123]

anyone who had their Skadden interview today?

 

[AlegalA]

hey this is os random but did you get the email saying 'we are currently reviewing all applications, please bear with us and youll know by end of feb latest' etc or not? im worried its like a waitlisted sign or sm

No they called me yesterday to offer me the VS, and said they would send over an email with the offer in writing in the next 5 days but I haven't received anything yet. I've had no other communication from them since yesterday! My AC was the first one I think (?) so it's very possible they're waiting a bit longer to make all their decisions.

 

[AlegalA]

This is one of the best timelines ever. Consistent comms! Congrats.

yes 100%, it's been my speediest application and deffo reflects really well on them imo! and thank you!

 

[BobThebIlly]

Or any Freshfields PFO’s?

Haven’t heard anything from them since I applied for their VS. Haven’t received a WG or a PFO

 

[Smart water 0403]

when answering a 'why firm' Q in an interview- how many practice areas do people tend to talk about and how in depth do you go? Are you as specific as in a written app. ?

 

[member7830]

how many people do freshfields take from the direct process?

 

[Alessio1642]

how many people do freshfields take from the direct process?

Supposedly over 50% of the TCs they offer yearly!

 

[legallymindedlauren]

Has anyone heard back from birketts or knows of anyone who has? Apparently some received an email last Friday saying it was being reviewed by partners however I didn’t receive such an email myself. Feeling a Pfo is heading my way.

I just got a generic holding email that my application is still under review but an outcome will be sent as soon as possible. Hope it comes through tomorrow

 

[BreadandButter]

The firm gives an overview of the typical AC structure: https://earlycareers.addleshawgoddard.com/careers/placement-schemes-internships/

Hope that helps!

Helps a lot thank you

 

[corporatelore]

Does anyone have an idea of what evidence I should provide when requesting adjustments for the watson glaser test? I have an email from my university confirming the adjustments I received while at university, so I'm wondering if this would be sufficient. I don't really want to share the diagnostic report for my condition unless absolutely necessary.

 

[Amakaa]

S&C PFO😍

 

[rapunzel]

Does anyone have an idea of what evidence I should provide when requesting adjustments for the watson glaser test? I have an email from my university confirming the adjustments I received while at university, so I'm wondering if this would be sufficient. I don't really want to share the diagnostic report for my condition unless absolutely necessary.

In the past I have provided an ss of my adjustments made to my online student portal at university, so I'm sure that's fine. I did also send a diagnostic report but only the first page which had the psychologist's signature alongside a summary of my condition and I omitted any sensitive information.

 

[sooae]

S&C PFO😍

Aa sorry to hear! I honestly don’t understand their system. It’s like they’re sending PFOs in v small batches every week. 🥲

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Hi @Jessica Booker

Hope you are well. I am applying to Morgan Lewis and they have two example-based questions out of five, one on client service and another on teamwork. I have used the same work experience to answer both. I am worried that it may not reflect my well-roundedness as an individual. They have another catch-all question asking about extra-curriculars where I have mentioned my committee positions. Do you think I should use another work experience or extra-curricular postion for one of the example based answers?

Thank you