TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Chris Brown]

Hi @Chris Brown I just wanted to jump on here to clarify something, because it is really important to me. We run a completely fair and transparent process, which is based on each candidate's application and progress through the various stages. Having connections with partners/associates/trainees, whether on LinkedIn or personally/professionally, doesn't factor in to the process in any way as it is inherently unfair. We don't ask whether you have connections to the firm at any stage of our process. Please do bear in mind that everyone's LinkedIn profile is their own personal online space, and grad rec teams wouldn't monitor who partners/associates have as a connection etc. If a partner (from any firm) has requested a LinkedIn connection, that is their personal choice, and would not be linked to the grad rec process.

Hi Gemma, thank you for clarifying this. It has been something on my mind for some time, from when I attended the in-person open evening to now being at the post written exercise stage. I don’t have any personal connections in the legal industry and I come from a socially mobile background. As a result, I was concerned that if partners of city law firms that I was interested in were viewing my LinkedIn profile, this would have an impact on my application to the firm. It’s reassuring to know that the grad rec process at Willkie is completely fair, transparent and independent of people having connections to the firm or legal profession more broadly. 🙂​

 

[AveragePoster]

Paul Weiss interview invite!

 

[Chris Brown]

I can’t believe what I’m seeing right now. I am in complete shock. 🥲

Paul, Weiss AC/interview invite. I’m so confused right now idk how this is happening. 😭​

 

[Chris Brown]

Paul Weiss interview invite!

Huge congrats. 🥳

 

[bsh]

I can’t believe what I’m seeing right now. I am in complete shock. 🥲

Paul, Weiss AC/interview invite. I’m so confused right now idk how this is happening. 😭​

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

 

[traineedreamer]

I can’t believe what I’m seeing right now. I am in complete shock. 🥲

Paul, Weiss AC/interview invite. I’m so confused right now idk how this is happening. 😭​

Congratulations! I've seen lots of your posts on here, you really deserve it!

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Congratulations! I've seen lots of your posts on here, you really deserve it!

exactly, no idea why your win feels so personal. all the best

 

[Chris Brown]

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

Not yet. I’m trying to mentally process this whole thing right now. One thing at a time for me. 🥲🥲​

 

[lawyersum]

Not yet I’m trying to mentally process this whole thing right now. One thing at a time for me. 🥲🥲​

Congrats!! Also, totally random question but is it your birthday? Asking because there is a cake under your profile name which I've never seen before on this forum hehe

 

[lou1707]

I can’t believe what I’m seeing right now. I am in complete shock. 🥲

Paul, Weiss AC/interview invite. I’m so confused right now idk how this is happening. 😭​

congrats!!

 

[James Wakefield]

Thank you!! 🙂

It was my birthday last week on the 8th so idk if that’s why there is a cake under my profile name. I’ve also never see a cake on this forum, so that’s something new!​

A celebration cake for getting through to the PW AC? Well done!

 

[yasmars]

I can’t believe what I’m seeing right now. I am in complete shock. 🥲

Paul, Weiss AC/interview invite. I’m so confused right now idk how this is happening. 😭​

So so happy for you!!

 

[kuuks_]

I can’t believe what I’m seeing right now. I am in complete shock. 🥲

Paul, Weiss AC/interview invite. I’m so confused right now idk how this is happening. 😭​

Whoop Whoop!! Congratulations.

When did you complete your test?

 

[EA95]

Paul Weiss interview invite!

Big congratulations

 

[EA95]

I can’t believe what I’m seeing right now. I am in complete shock. 🥲

Paul, Weiss AC/interview invite. I’m so confused right now idk how this is happening. 😭​

Big congratulations my friend, well deserved, now go out there and smash it.

 

[Chris Brown]

Whoop Whoop!! Congratulations.

When did you complete your test?

Thank you! 🤩

I think I got the test invite on the 30th of Jan and completed it on the 2nd or 3rd of Feb. I sent my application one week before the final deadline so I think 12th or 13th of January.​

 

[lawyersum]

Thank you!! 🙂

It was my birthday last week on the 8th so idk if that’s why there is a cake under my profile name. I’ve also never see a cake on this forum, so that’s something new!​

A celebration cake for getting through to the PW AC? Well done!

Ahh right, well happy belated birthday and the cake must be celebrating your interview invite of course!!! Best of luck

 

[Joey green]

I have a feeling that my pfo for PW is inevitable now unfortunately: I didn’t receive an invite… That means that I have no hope left unfortunately, other than applying for TCs. But my sincere congratulations to everyone who did make PW!

 

[Chris Brown]

Ahh right, well happy belated birthday and the cake must be celebrating your interview invite of course!!! Best of luck

Thank you I appreciate it. 🙂🙂

 

[Chris Brown]

I have a feeling that my pfo for PW is inevitable now unfortunately: I didn’t receive an invite… That means that I have no hope left unfortunately, other than applying for TCs. But my sincere congratulations to everyone who did make PW!

I think they are sending them out in a staggered approach similar to the SJT invites and PFO’s. I felt this way yesterday and I had convinced myself it was a PFO, only to check my emails today and see that it wasn’t. No news is always going to be good news! I wouldn’t assume a PFO just yet. Best of luck for Paul, Weiss and any other firms you decide to apply for. 🙂​