TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[jojo23]

This is what is confusing me as well tbh. 🥲🥲

I saw some people discuss on the forum that we need to use personal examples. I also saw people saying we don’t need to do that and just focus on the question.

It would make sense for it to be the first one considering there isn’t a work experience section. 🥲🥲

I've just started the ropes application and I'm genuinely staring at it in confusion 😭

 

[Chris Brown]

I've just started the ropes application and I'm genuinely staring at it in confusion 😭

I think at this point we’re all as confused as each other for the Ropes & Gray application. 😭💀

I was staring at it for at least 2-3 days straight thinking where tf do I even start lmao. 🤣

I’ve ended up following the advice that @Andrei Radu and @Amma Usman gave on this forum. 🙂

 

[cwhite233]

Does anyone know Winston & Strawn is known for / what the firm specialises in (London office specifically)? I read something on here that said it's quite a niche / specialised firm and it seems they may be most known for litigation but my research suggests they are also pretty strong in more transactional / advisory areas like finance, M&A, I&R etc?

Also, one of the questions on their application for is 'what motivates you?' Seems quite simple but also quite wide so any tips on how to approach this question would be much appreciated!

 

[jojo23]

I think at this point we’re all as confused as each other for the Ropes & Gray application. 😭💀

I was staring at it for at least 2-3 days straight thinking where tf do I even start lmao. 🤣

I’ve ended up following the advice that @Andrei Radu and @Amma Usman gave on this forum. 🙂

Sometimes you've just gotta throw on an incredibly toxic playlist and start writing. It'll either help you or get you blacklisted 🤣

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

When referring to an individual in a general sense, do you use "his or her" or "their" as the possessive pronoun(s)?

 

[Jessica Booker]

When referring to an individual in a general sense, do you use "his or her" or "their" as the possessive pronoun(s)?

I generally recommend using their these days from a gender neutral perspective but in some cases making clear someone’s gender might be suitable.

 

[Amma Usman]

Hi all! Anyone knows if I still have a chance should i decide to apply for Cleary Gottlieb VS? I saw their applications are still open but that they review it on rolling basis... Don't know how competitive it is and whether they would even still have spots? (saw they did around 60 a year though, which seems quite considerable).

Thank you in advance for any input!

Hi! Honestly in situations like this I still apply regardless as you never really know what could be! This is because from the outside it is unknown whether spots have been filled by now, regardless of the rolling stance.

 

[jojo23]

Anyone heard from nrf or crs (i forgot i applied here🤣)

 

[Cool pigeon]

Anyone have any knowledge as to what the Kirkland 'insight day' entails? Also, is this an interview for a TC or vac scheme?

 

[T_03]

Any insight/tips on Shoosmith assessment test and what they are looking for?

 

[Katy12345]

How did everyone find the Bristows VI?

 

[yasmars]

How did everyone find the Bristows VI?

Defo one of the easier ones!

 

[Katy12345]

Defo one of the easier ones!

100% other than the really short thinking time!

 

[YS391]

Any insight/tips on Shoosmith assessment test and what they are looking for?

Did u get through from the app stage?

 

[T_03]

Did u get through from the app stage?

I‘m applying for their placement and I thought it was automatic invite… I’m acc confused 😭

 

[CallumJR]

How did everyone find the Bristows VI?

I struggled to give a concise answer in only 1 minute.
I did not prepare for the second question. I wish I had researchee this point.

Let‘s see

 

[tarty23]

Freshfields TC WG

 

[maymays]

Still nothing from Cooley?

 

[gazdgazd11]

Still nothing from Cooley?

Post WG?

 

[shays]

Freshfields TC WG

oh wait when did you get the SJT? I submitted my app last Wednesday and still no SJT