TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Lastseasonwonder]

It will depend on what is said next as both could work depending on how/what you then describe.

"I assisted a partner with/in advising a client on X"

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Have Stephenson Harwood opened their applications? Can't see that they have, but they have WVS and it is late Sept!

 

[Jessica Booker]

"I assisted a partner with/in advising a client on X"

Both can work with that example - it’s not really going to matter which one you choose.

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Both can work with that example - it’s not really going to matter which one you choose.

Many thanks.

 

[fingersarecrossed]

If you self-fund your SQE, will law firms prefer you? Because they wont have to give you the SQE grant?

 

[Tintin06]

Holding myself accountable (again).

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

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

*Training Contract applications

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Holding myself accountable (again).

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

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

*Training Contract applications

Are you listing them on purpose by length of name or has that just happened randomly?

 

[Szofi66]

Are you listing them on purpose by length of name or has that just happened randomly?

It’s oddly satisfying

 

[Tintin06]

Are you listing them on purpose by length of name or has that just happened randomly?

By length of name my friend. But do I put 'FF' for Friend Frank and put at the top of the list, or 'Fried Frank' and put it somewhere in the middle of the list?

 

[Smart water 0403]

is there a word limit for HSF work experiences ?

 

[Louise59]

Hi - does anyone have a good website to recommend to find paralegal positions ? Thanks!

 

[tdbaby]

is there a word limit for HSF work experiences ?

250 words last I checked

 

[legallyad]

Hi everyone! Hearing that W&C have lots and lots of apps this year - is it still worth applying for the WVS at this point in time? Thanks

 

[NJS]

Hi everyone! Hearing that W&C have lots and lots of apps this year - is it still worth applying for the WVS at this point in time? Thanks

Where did you hear this?

 

[Apple]

Hi everyone! Hearing that W&C have lots and lots of apps this year - is it still worth applying for the WVS at this point in time? Thanks

Most firms have lots of apps, if you want a chance, apply. You've got nothing to lose by trying.

 

[Trying4aJob]

Is W&C rolling?

 

[BonanzaBih_]

Best resources that helped you increase your WG score? Free or paid I don’t mind!! PLEASE HELP.

 

[legallyad]

Where did you hear this?

I think it’s quite normal they have lots of apps and it’ll only increase as the years go on but just via a SEO London chat - sorry to cause any confusion !

 

[legallyad]

Most firms have lots of apps, if you want a chance, apply. You've got nothing to lose by trying.

Super true - thank you!

 

[raysalih]

Best resources that helped you increase your WG score? Free or paid I don’t mind!! PLEASE HELP

- i've been practising using jobtest prep and have seen a dramatic increase in my scores. They have really useful guides for how to approach each section as well. Assessment day is also really good