TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[lawyergirl2903]

For those interested in NRF:

They won’t be opening their direct training contract applications this year

Sorry how do we know this?

 

[kuuks_]

Has anyone heard back from Paul, Weiss post online test with an AC invite, or has it only been PFO’s so far and nothing else?

The waiting is driving me insane. I just want it to be over and done with if it’s a PFO. 🥲🥲​

I feel your pain. I'm this close to just pretending I never applied😂. The anxiety is killing me

 

[Ricky]

I feel your pain. I'm this close to just pretending I never applied😂. The anxiety is killing me

No news is good news at this point!

 

[Bread]

Has anyone heard back from Paul, Weiss post online test with an AC invite, or has it only been PFO’s so far and nothing else?

The waiting is driving me insane. I just want it to be over and done with if it’s a PFO. 🥲🥲​

At this point I’m guessing they sent out invites yesterday and today and will send other PFOs tomorrow 🥲

 

[Ricky]

At this point I’m guessing they sent out invites yesterday and today and will send other PFOs tomorrow 🥲

They couldn't have sent any invites out as I haven't received one yet.... 🤣

 

[yasmars]

Sorry how do we know this?

“Many thanks for your interest in the firm. We wanted to take a moment to update you on our current recruitment plans. After careful consideration, we have decided not to open our direct training contract window this year. We appreciate your understanding and continued interest in our firm. Please keep an eye on our website for updates about our 2025/2026 application windows.”

 

[Chris Brown]

They couldn't have sent any invites out as I haven't received one yet.... 🤣

I love the optimism I need to take notes. 📝

Hopefully it’s good news for all of us still waiting to hear back from Paul, Weiss.​

 

[Chris Brown]

I feel your pain. I'm this close to just pretending I never applied😂. The anxiety is killing me

This is literally exactly how I feel right now. The anxiety is too much and it’s killing me. 😂🥲

If Paul from Paul, Weiss sees this, please give AC invites to all of us on the TCLA forum. 🙂🙂​

 

[Ricky]

I love the optimism I need to take notes. 📝

Hopefully it’s good news for all of us still waiting to hear back from Paul, Weiss.​

Well, people praised one of my answers, so I have got my hopes up now, ahah!

 

[RSK]

has anyone recently been invited to Bakers AC for the summer vac scheme? I know they sent out a batch of AC invites last week.

 

[tcla02]

should i assume NRF pfo post-vi?🫠

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

should i assume NRF pfo post-vi?🫠

not assuming that yet personally, they don't necessarily send out all ACs at once

 

[EA95]

PW is killing me.

 

[Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha]

CRS rejection
Withers and MacFarlanes Online Assessment invite
BCLP Interview iinvite

 

[loe]

CRS rejection
Withers and MacFarlanes Online Assessment invite
BCLP Interview iinvite

Was CRS post-app or VI?

 

[Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha]

Was CRS post-app or VI?

Post App, it's sad because I thought it was one of my better ones. Just goes to show how random this process can be haha. Ironic because Withers is supposedly more prestigious right?

 

[loe]

Post App, it's sad because I thought it was one of my better ones. Just goes to show how random this process can be haha. Ironic because Withers is supposedly more prestigious right?

Sorry to hear that- definitely seems like this process can be random sometimes. But congrats on making progress with the other 3! Was Withers for VS or TC?

 

[Zaraa.x]

CRS rejection
Withers and MacFarlanes Online Assessment invite
BCLP Interview iinvite

Congrats! When did you submit your BCLP app/complete the test?

 

[TheLawStopsHere]

Has anyone heard from S&S post-AC?

 

[MilkMaid]

@Jessica Booker do the same rules apply for accepting a VS offer then reneging on it at a later date in the Scottish system? I've got an offer I'd like to accept but also waiting to hear back from some other firms before making a final decision, so just wanted to ask before I sign anything!