TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Chris Brown]

Hi Everyone nervous first time poster! I have been watching the forum for a while and have seen how supportive you all are. I wanted some advice.

I have secured a vacation scheme at Akin Gump and I have got a Paul, Weiss interview. I applied to the spring scheme for Paul, Weiss and I’m panicking that if I’m successful I’ll have to pick between them.

Huge congrats on getting a VS from Akin Gump and an interview for Paul, Weiss. 🥳​

 

[BillSikes]

DAC test invite (London). No idea if this is automatic or not?

 

[sibs23]

DAC test invite (London). No idea if this is automatic or not?

not automatic - well done! just got rejected this morning

 

[Chris Brown]

I might be wrong here but there’s another account spamming ‘🤣’ under my posts and i think it’s the same person from last time lmao.

Is @Yourworstnightmareisback the same person as @BreadandButter?​

 

[lawelmo]

DAC test invite (London). No idea if this is automatic or not?

Me too, for Manchester!

 

[g.cl.2020344]

I might be wrong here but there’s another account spamming ‘🤣’ under my posts and i think it’s the same person from last time lmao.

Is @Yourworstnightmareisback the same person as @BreadandButter.​

This is not ok, please remove this account!!!

 

[Joey green]

Quick question: I accept that I did not secure a vacation scheme, but I still want to give this recruitment cycle my utmost effort. Therefore, my question is: which firms should I apply to, considering the following?

• Ultimately, I do not mind which firm I join; my primary goal is to secure a training contract. I want to focus on firms that offer a realistic chance of obtaining a TC, rather than those where securing one is virtually impossible.
• I am from mainland Europe, so I would require visa sponsorship. Therefore, I need to target firms that offer sponsorship, unlike, for example, Shoosmiths.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[SamiyaJ]

You reckless people thought you could get rid of me? Breadandbutter02

BACK AND STRONGER

Oh unruly one, don’t ruin today’s positive vibe!!!!

 

[g.cl.2020344]

any1 still waiting on Goodwin post VI?

 

[kuuks_]

anyone who got a Paul, Weiss interview complete their amberjack test on 4th feb?

 

[tosin4774]

Same! Congrats! I haven’t had the chance to check what dates are available. Have you checked?

What a good valentines day gift

 

[tosin4774]

Paul Weiss interview invite!

So does it matter if one did well in the amberjack assessment

 

[Bread]

So does it matter if one did well in the amberjack assessment

Its probably important to not do badly in it, but saw some people with high scores get rejected the other day so it isn’t everything

 

[yeezyee]

cleary pls i love u give me an ac 🥲

 

[future_traineesolicitor]

anyone heard back from wfw post-vi🥹it's been a solid month since my vi

 

[Joey green]

I thought cleary AC (post WG)were already fully filled

 

[HappyHippo]

Paul, Weiss also have a summer scheme so if you’re successful they might let you switch on to that one!

I didn’t know this was an option. thank you!

 

[Gr33n]

anyone heard back from wfw post-vi🥹it's been a solid month since my vi

ACs are out

 

[HappyHippo]

Huge congrats on getting a VS from Akin Gump and an interview for Paul, Weiss. 🥳​

Thank you. You have been very supportive on here 😁

 

[tosin4774]

Yeah most likely I imagine they will ask about PE because that’s their main client base and focus in London. In my application I wrote about my interest in IPT transactions and antitrust as well. I’m not sure if I would become a debt finance lawyer but then again, never say never. I might even end up in tax or something lmao. 🤣​

When you guys do get in which I know you would. You guys are going to be the FIRST FUTURE TRAINEES OF PAUL, WEISS😆😆😆😆😆💅💅