TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[sooae]

Gibson Dunn first stage interview! Applied 29 Nov

Oh wow congrats! Didn’t know they’re still reviewing apps!

 

[vschemer]

In past years, roughly when have firms stopped offering ACs/ interviews? Thinking about Freshfields, Milbank and Latham in particular.

As in, for how many more weeks can we reasonably expect to receive positive answers from firms.

 

[bsh]

Any more Latham responses post AC ?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Oh wow congrats! Didn’t know they’re still reviewing apps!

I didn't realise they were, but under the impression they r working backwards through the apps lol- because people who applied closer to the deadline seemed to have heard earlier than people who applied earlier on- but then again this is a guess lol

 

[sooae]

I didn't realise they were, but under the impression they r working backwards through the apps lol- because people who applied closer to the deadline seemed to have heard earlier than people who applied earlier on- but then again this is a guess lol

I applied Dec 08 and haven't heard back but I've long accepted its a PFO. Makes it easier to handle the future rejection email. Hahahaha

 

[fcac98]

Can someone from admin please answer my messages ASAP? I’ve had money taken out of my bank a week after cancelling my premium account. Urgent, thank you !

 

[Jessica Booker]

Can someone from admin please answer my messages ASAP? I’ve had money taken out of my bank a week after cancelling my premium account. Urgent, thank you !

Please can you forward the email to me at [email protected] and I will follow up with the team in regards to this.

 

[mulan0]

How long do we have to prepare and record our answers for Bristows VI?

 

[aspirationalfashionlawyer]

has anyone received a Cooley WG invite yesterday or today

 

[James Wakefield]

has anyone received a Cooley WG invite yesterday or today

I got mine 10:30pm on Wednesday. So almost Thursday.

 

[-legal-]

Does anyone have any insights into Bristows VI? I can share insights into most ACs if that helps!

 

[fitzer401]

Has anyone heard from Goodwin post VI? Thank you

 

[OliverTwist]

For the Orrick app, does anyone have any tips, specifically how to approach the cover letter, at the moment I am focusing this on myself as there is a why comm law and a why Orrick question. Open to any ideas/suggestions.

These are the questions I am referring to:
1. Please paste your covering letter here 500 words
2. Why have you decided to pursue a career as a commercial lawyer working in an international law firm? What factors and influences have affected your decision 250 words
3. Why specifically are you interested in training at Orrick? What makes us different to the other firms you have applied for? 250 words

 

[Kakaboo]

Just checking, for cleary you have to be fluent in mandarin?!?

 

[sooae]

Has anyone heard from Goodwin post VI? Thank you

I don't think anyone has. Maybe they'll get back to us end of January.

 

[klazza]

anyone heard back from:

mishcon?
withers after test?

Mishcon said they will get to people today or early next week!

 

[James Wakefield]

I know some people have heard back from Withers after-test. I’m hoping that’s just for Spring though? Has anyone heard for summer?

 

[VacSchemer]

Pinsent Masons AC (middle east)! Please PM me if you have had any experience with them before, would really appreciate it!

 

[Jessica Booker]

For the Orrick app, does anyone have any tips, specifically how to approach the cover letter, at the moment I am focusing this on myself as there is a why comm law and a why Orrick question. Open to any ideas/suggestions.

These are the questions I am referring to:
1. Please paste your covering letter here 500 words
2. Why have you decided to pursue a career as a commercial lawyer working in an international law firm? What factors and influences have affected your decision 250 words
3. Why specifically are you interested in training at Orrick? What makes us different to the other firms you have applied for? 250 words

Your cover letter should cover “why you” and I would also include anything about the firm that isnt related to training - eg more of the cultural aspects of the firm that you align with/are interested in.

 

[isabelle888]

I have the White & case VI coming up — I know lots of people did it already, and would appreciate any tips! Would the questions be more standard competency questions or should i prepare myself?

How did it go?