TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Amma Usman]

Fieldfisher VS offer! They also said on the phone that the assessors were impressed and said I should’ve just applied for Direct TC so they’ve given me that option 😮

This is really amazing news! Very well done, and huge congratulations!

 

[Amma Usman]

K&E PFO 😛😛

I’m sorry to hear about the PFO. Please do not be disheartened and keep going…you got this. Also please remember that every stage of the process has refined your application technique. In one way or another, you would’ve improved on interview skills, application writing, and so on. You got this!

 

[Chris Brown]

Anyone heard from Katten, MoFo, Arnold & Porter, Greenberg, Wedlake Bell, Ropes, & Curits? After initial stage

I think Ropes & Gray will get back to us by the end of Feb as that’s what they did last year. On their website they say we can expect to hear back a month after the deadline. 🙂

For MoFo I have seen some people get interview invitations. Best of luck in all of your applications!​

 

[Amma Usman]

Any advice/tips for virtual interview with an associate/member of HR team from white&case? anything would be amazing - I've graduated in 2021 and have been applying ever since, so i would truly appreciate anything.

Congrats on getting to this stage -I have linked some stuff to help.

Interview Experiences 2021 - 2022

The latest interview experiences for a range of commercial law firms! Want to share your experience? Please drop Jaysen a private message.

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Interview Experiences 2019 - 2020 Cycle

See here for vacation scheme and training contract interview experiences from 2020+

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I also suspect you will be asked the basic questions such as why commercial law and the firm. So, knowing your main motivations and competencies from the outset will help. Start with the strongest points, such as their core practices, before moving onto other areas. On why commercial law, showcase your journey. Did you explore other careers before knowing this was for you?

Best wishes!

 

[_averagestudent]

Hi. I have an interview with Sidley towards the end of their interview period, in one of the last slots. I just wanted to ask whether this would be disadvantageous if I wanted to select the spring scheme, as that might fill up by the time I interview. Do you think it is worth asking to reschedule to an earlier date so I have a greater chance at getting the spring scheme? Also, if I do secure a place on their vac schemes, how willing are firms to allow an extra applicant to join an earlier scheme?

 

[londonlawyer]

Would really appreciate any advice on commercial article based interview? This is for Debevoise Open Day/AC where the entire interview is supposed to be based on an article @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu

 

[Amma Usman]

Hi. I have an interview with Sidley towards the end of their interview period, in one of the last slots. I just wanted to ask whether this would be disadvantageous if I wanted to select the spring scheme, as that might fill up by the time I interview. Do you think it is worth asking to reschedule to an earlier date so I have a greater chance at getting the spring scheme?

Did you apply for the spring or summer scheme?

If a firm still has that slot open, they would most likely still keep spots open to accommodate for some spaces on the scheme, so I would not worry too much. In any case, if spring is filled up, they will likely transfer one to summer.

Transferring to an earlier date is an interesting one as you may be decreasing your time to fully prepare for the AC.

 

[Amma Usman]

You are an actual superstar for this fr! Thank you so much. 🙂🙂

I definitely need to get my head around private equity as it’s not something I’m super well versed on when compared to other practice areas. 🥲🥲​

Hi there,

I have made a guide on Private Equity which I have linked here -

PRIVATE EQUITY : A BASIC GUIDE

Hello everyone! I wrote this article to demystify the private equity industry and provide more clarity on the basics. It’s a deep dive on the industry, so get ready for an exciting few minutes! WHAT IS PRIVATE EQUITY (PE)? • The investment of...

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[zq522]

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

I haven’t heard back at all since sending in my application back in October! I did apply for the summer VS though

 

[zq522]

ACs are out

Is this for summer? I applied back in October and haven’t heard anything not even a VI

 

[Alessio1642]

Are PW still sending things out? 🤔

I hope so haha

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

will NRF be my valentine?

 

[BuddyingLawyer744]

i've heard of ppl getting a pfo yesterday from PW and people getting interviews today. The wait is killing me! It's the only pending application I have

 

[Legalstalker]

High verbal mid numerical! Wish I did better in my application now 😂

 

[Joey green]

I’m calling it, PW is not going to send any more invites, only pfos

 

[jacksollaf]

Thank you so much - I'm anticipating a rejection for me.

same I think I got 78 on their Watson Galser test too, so seeing how other people are getting 90+, I'm happy with my HFW vacation scheme 😂 😂

 

[SamiyaJ]

I’m calling it, PW is not going to send any more invites, only pfos

Don’t say that 😭😭

 

[jacksollaf]

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

is that AC for the summer or spring? If summer, when did you do your VI

 

[g.cl.2020344]

will NRF be my valentine?

Will any firm be my Valentine?? 🤞🏼😍

 

[jacksollaf]

will NRF be my valentine?

same that's what I am wondering 😢😂😂😂