TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[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😆😆😆😆😆💅💅

 

[fxy]

Hi guys, has anyone heard back from TLT post AC? (Beyond scheme)

haven’t heard anything back from them yet

 

[simplyfaith]

Does anyone else get worked up by new emails with full names for addresses like "Peter Watson", only to realise it's a marketing gimmick 😭

 

[tosin4774]

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

It really does.

 

[ashwright]

Does anyone else get worked up by new emails with full names for addresses like "Peter Watson", only to realise it's a marketing gimmick 😭

Definitely 😅 I’m going a bit bananas - I saw a company called Morgan Lovell and my brain took me to Hogan Lovells 🤣

 

[TheLawStopsHere]

Has anyone heard back from Simmons & Simmons LLP post-AC?

 

[tosin4774]

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

Also unrelated, did you go to a Russell or non Russell Group university

 

[student110]

Those with Paul, Weiss interviews, what did you get on the Amberjack SJT?

 

[Lawful]

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

Ooh did you hear this somewhere please?

 

[Chris Brown]

Also unrelated, did you go to a Russell or non Russell Group university

I went to a Russell Group uni. However, in terms of my background:

1. I went to a comp state school and was eligible for free school meals between the ages of 5-16.
2. I think the average A-level grades of my sixth form college were roughly DDD around the time I did my A-levels.
3. I am from a low-income, working-class background. I have grown up and lived on a council estate my whole life.
4. I am in the first generation of my family to go to uni and first person in my entire family to go to a Russell Group and study Law.​

 

[EA95]

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.

Hi welcome, and congrats on the VS with Akin and interview with PW.

 

[Chris Brown]

Paul Weiss might be rn prioritising those who applied for only a spring VS (not sure if that was possible), or they will be sending more invitations as they open more AC spots (like a rolling system). Either one would mean that some people who’ll get an AC will have to wait. But I feel like if you haven’t been rejected by this point, it’s a good sign.
However I find this situation very annoying lol 😭

They might be doing it like this. I applied for both Spring and Summer because I’m just too indecisive lmao. 🤣​

 

[Chris Brown]

Those with Paul, Weiss interviews, what did you get on the Amberjack SJT?

I think I got 7566 in the SJT, mid verbal and high numerical.​

 

[tosin4774]

I did go to a RG uni, but I also went to a comp state school, was eligible for FSM, first gen to go to uni in my family and I have lived on a council estate. The jump from that to doing law at a RG was super intense and scary ngl. 🥲​

Do u have an idea how the AC will look like

 

[Willgetthere]

To everyone who got the Paul, Weiss Ac huge congratulations!!!!🥳

And to everyone else that has been rejected like myself- there are definitely other amazing firms waiting for us. I hope we all get there soon enough !!

 

[Joey green]

Is there anyone who got an update on PW in the last 10 minutes, either pfo or not…

 

[Amma Usman]

MY ADVICE TO FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS

• Before I begin this, I have linked our first-year schemes deadlines tracker here - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/first-year-scheme-deadlines-2024-25.9090/
• Notice how I didn’t specify law, or non-law first years. This is because over the years, firms are increasingly opening up their first year schemes to both law and non-law students in their first year. Typically, this was first year law and second year non-law students. Check the eligibility criteria before applying to be sure.
• These schemes are quite beneficial. They range from anything between two days, to a week. There are also insight days, which usually run over a day.
• The best way to get an insight into the profession, is by speaking to the people who work there. Such schemes accommodate for that through panel or networking sessions with trainees and lawyers.
• Through the networking sessions, you build your public speaking skills, how to interact in a professional setting, and your overall confidence - which will help in applications for VS’ and TCs.
• You get an insight into the application process; what commercial law firms look for; practice areas, and so on. You get to deduce what you like, but appreciate also that no one expects you to know what you want to qualify into at this stage.
• It shows proactivity - firms will be able to see the effort you put into learning more about the profession early on. NB: first year schemes are not the only way to show this - open days or other experiences do that as well.
• Fast-tracked - some firms fast-track candidates on their FYS for VS or TC assessment centres/ interviews.