TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Jessica Booker]

I know someone who got a 2:2 in contract law and still got a TC so I wouldn’t let it put you off !

Is this on their website or is it something you have been told in person/at an event?

 

[BonanzaBih_]

Does anyone know whether Latham's VS SJT still has a video interview component to it at the end?

They had it for the open day application so I assume it will be same for the VS app

 

[CN04]

They had it for the open day application so I assume it will be same for the VS app

Oh okay, thank you!

 

[Mena M]

Hi all. I stupidly completed the A&O Shearman application form without having expanded on the skill section or application of those skills in the work experience tab. I've seen a lot of messages here since about story telling, or linking back, or writing loads etc. I absolutely did not do that. I laid out in concise detail what the responsibilities in that role were and any relevant achievements. I then listed directly below any relevant skills I learned from them. They were different per entry and weren't just basic ones like teamwork and organisation, they were quite particular to the role. I also saw written here that my online assessment is reviewed by somebody else to the individual reviewing my application form. I'm convinced I've set myself up for failure here. Is this a realistic conclusion to come to? Has anyone succeeded using my approach?

 

[dollydaydream]

Is this on their website or is it something you have been told in person/at an event?

A friend of mine so 100% true

 

[fingersarecrossed]

Is it easier to get a vacation scheme at a city firm than get a paralegal role?

just to verify, the thumbs up mean that it is in fact easier to get a vacation scheme at a law firm over a paralegal role???

 

[Jessica Booker]

A friend of mine so 100% true

I suspect this has got somewhat lost in translation and that they look for a consistent 2.1 rather than consistently across all modules.

 

[Apple]

I suspect this has got somewhat lost in translation and that they look for a consistent 2.1 rather than consistently across all modules.

Just to clarify as I think they were referring to their friend getting through rather than the 2;1 requirement.

On the application form to the HSF WVS it states "we do look for consistent 2:1s throughout all your undergraduate modules". IDK if its just poorly worded, pretty harsh requirement!

 

[fingersarecrossed]

if you draft a not as great application answer for a VIRTUAL open day, will you still likely get a place? Because it is online and I'm sure they would want to give it to majority of people?
Aka is it less competitive

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

Is it just my application portal - for Pinsent Masons - or can everyone else too not view/edit the registration section once complete?

It seems that every section cannot be viewed edited/once complete?

 

[BillSikes]

What are grad rec thoughts on a committee position of a political society on applications?

 

[Tintin06]

Holding myself accountable (again).

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

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

*Training Contract applications

 

[Jessica Booker]

Just to clarify as I think they were referring to their friend getting through rather than the 2;1 requirement.

On the application form to the HSF WVS it states "we do look for consistent 2:1s throughout all your undergraduate modules". IDK if its just poorly worded, pretty harsh requirement!

That is pretty strict and I am surprised to hear that - but if it says that, then I would expect people will need all 2.1s in their modules unless they have mitigating circumstances.

 

[Jessica Booker]

What are grad rec thoughts on a committee position of a political society on applications?

That is fine in most instances. I would only be concerned if it is a extreme leaning political party.

 

[Jessica Booker]

if you draft a not as great application answer for a VIRTUAL open day, will you still likely get a place? Because it is online and I'm sure they would want to give it to majority of people?
Aka is it less competitive

I’d still expect you to need to draft a good standard of application even if the event is not competitive.

 

[Ellis Finch]

Norton Rose VI!

 

[Victor87]

Hey guys am I correct in understanding that Covington takes 10 trainees per intake?

 

[BonanzaBih_]

Norton Rose VI!

Congratulations! Could I ask when you took the test pls?

 

[sammm10101]

Does anyone know how many trainees Willkie plans to take on for a 2027 entry?

 

[erderlylars]

Does anyone know how many trainees Willkie plans to take on for a 2027 entry?

When I spoke to a trainee there I think he said 7 or 8 roughly but not sure how many TCs they actually offer