TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[nliro85]

Want to bring this to TCLA team attention in case others have received a message from this user also.

 

[Gg2001]

vs as don't think tc is open.

Okay thanks. Kind of surprised cause I assumed they look at all applications only after the deadline? That is how I plan my dates of submitting the application by checking if the firm is rolling or not, I haven’t submitted yet

 

[nliro85]

Okay thanks. Kind of surprised cause I assumed they look at all applications only after the deadline? That is how I plan my dates of submitting the application by checking if the firm is rolling or not, I haven’t submitted yet

No worries but guess it might have been my test feedback or my commercial question not that great.

 

[Jessica Booker]

I received a message from someone on the forum offering to help me review applications through this AI app before submitting the application. Has anyone else received a message from a user on here. They also shared their LinkedIn account with me, but the LinkedIn account seems fake.

Please can you PM me with details of who this is - TCLA rules means this is not allowed and I will need to ban the member in questions (we have already banned one account for this same reason).

 

[nliro85]

Please can you PM me with details of who this is - TCLA rules means this is not allowed and I will need to ban the member in questions (we have already banned one account for this same reason).

Thank you just messaged you.

 

[TheInevitableTCholder2024/25🙏]

Guys is Simmons winter vac rolling?

 

[-legal-]

When a firm asks for 128 UCAS points, do I count all my subjects( standard, higher, EE and TOK) or just my 3 higher levels for IB?

 

[member7830]

Hiya what firm has responded yet

Which firm is this for?

jones day!

 

[fingersarecrossed]

Update: 25.09.2024

Vac Scheme Apps: 2
Open Day Apps: 3

 

[1stCycleApplicant]

Guys is Simmons winter vac rolling?

Yes, all of their schemes are rolling.

 

[ayiiii05]

Hi @ayiiii05

You'll find the questions for last year's recruitment cycle below. Hope this helps:

Q1 Please use the space below to describe the reasons you want to be a solicitor. Consider what first prompted your interest in the profession, your research on the profession, and particular areas of law that interest you. Max 300 words.


Q2 Please outline the reasons you have chosen to apply to Charles Russell Speechlys. We're interested to understand: your research on the firm, how our work has captured your interest, what excites you about working for an international law firm, and the reason for choosing your preferred office location. Max 400 words.


Q3 Describe the achievement or accomplishment you are most proud of and why? Use the space below to explain how you challenged yourself in the process, if you have to overcome any setbacks, and the skills you used to achieve this. Max 300 words.


Q4 The Firm's values are: Authentic, Collaborative, Committed and Forward Looking. Choose one and explain what makes it important to you. Use the space below to showcase why it resonates with you, an example of where you've demonstrated this value, and reflect on how you'll bring this to the firm. Please see our website for more information on our values. Max 300 words.


Best of luck with the application!

Thank you so much!!! You're a star

 

[VD19]

Can we apply for all the Paul, Weiss open days in the same app if we are available for all?

 

[Tintin06]

Holding myself accountable (again).

HSF ✅📝❌
NRF ✅📝❌
Weil ✅
Sidley ✅
Willkie ✅🎥
Latham ✅
Dechert ✅
Skadden ✅
Covington ✅
Linklaters* ✅📝
Paul, Weiss ✅
Slaughters* ✅
White & Case ✅
Hogan Lovells* ✅
A&O Shearman ✅📝

Key: ✅ = application submitted; 📝 = test received; 🎥 = video interview; ❌ = rejection.

*Training Contract applications

 

[erderlylars]

Has anyone recieved the blended assessment from Simmons & Simmons yet? Not sure how quickly if should come considering it's automatic I believe?

 

[gilo]

Passed HSF SJT! Hope my app does the same lol

 

[gilo]

Also, anyone figured out an easier way of replicating work experience/GDL grades on allhires from other apps or is copy and paste the only way?

 

[saminoriya]

Also, anyone figured out an easier way of replicating work experience/GDL grades on allhires from other apps or is copy and paste the only way?

link the locker from lawcareers.net

 

[saminoriya]

Has anyone recieved the blended assessment from Simmons & Simmons yet? Not sure how quickly if should come considering it's automatic I believe?

just received a test now

 

[gilo]

link the locker from lawcareers.net

Can work exp be linked?

 

[saminoriya]

Can work exp be linked?

I am not sure about work experience, but I linked GDL grades and it works fine