TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Aspiringcommercialsolicitor1]

A NRF PFO post VI and a Howden telephone Interview received within minutes of each other🫠

 

[Someoneinlaw]

Hello guys, I have a question please 🙋🏽‍♀️
I managed to get an associate agree to jump on a call with me some time before my assessment centre and I’m just thinking how I can make the most of the call which is going to be about 30mins max. I did not think they will agree to a call to be honest cause I know these commercial lawyers are very busy! But now that they have , I’m really careful of not making them feel like I wasted their time by asking them something I could have just googled! I also don’t want to ask anything too specific about the assessment centre. Suggestions on what to ask them will be very appreciated!
Ps:it’s a virtual meeting over teams!
Many thanks ☺️

 

[AlegalA]

Got the same thing!

I did email them regarding an update about a week and a half ago and haven't heard back so they might still be considering applications 🤞

I also ended up emailing them about an update but have not heard back either. Will keep you both informed if I hear anything!!

 

[AlegalA]

It's on the portal where you did the test, under the third section called result I think.

You gem thank you so much!

Just had a look- 95th percentile babyyy✨

 

[👩🎓]

I also ended up emailing them about an update but have not heard back either. Will keep you both informed if I hear anything!!

Me too, I will let you both know if they reply back.

 

[MR10]

anyone who did the SPB VI how did it go? and do you think they will take ur written application into account too?

 

[wqueens8]

Mixed bag for my WBD score: high for both verbal and numerical, but 3 and 4 for grit and applied intellect 7 and 9 for the other two. No idea if that’s anywhere close to getting an AC but we’ll all find out together soon I guess

completely different firm, but I got the exact same scores for Baker McKenzie and got progressed to the next stage, so don't lose hope!

 

[lolololol]

for WBD i got 20/36 and high for both applied and numerical intellect, can't tell if thats good or not

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

ML PFO and no feedback option…

 

[Someoneinlaw]

The way I get around it is by doing more, usually. If I get a rejection then I try to send off another app the same week so I know I have another one out there, and that normally makes me feel better.

I found it harder this cycle than the last two. After a rejection from a firm I did an AC with last cycle, I just couldn't get out of bed for a day I was that down. I've said it before on here, but the way I pick myself back up is by thinking of life as a wheel of fortune - sometimes you're at the bottom, sometimes you're at the top, but the wheel NEVER stops spinning. At one point, logically, you HAVE to be on top.

Also, cut yourself some slack. It takes a lot of energy to do all these applications. Celebrate the small successes (eg just getting an application out there) and have a dance around the kitchen or something. Sounds silly, but the little things really help

Love your analogy of the wheel

 

[dolchii]

NRF pfo, feeling dejected

 

[elsx]

OC In person AC!! This is my first one so any advice on group exercises and panel interview would be welcome ! I honeslty could cry this is one of my top three firms!

 

[NJS]

Anyone reckon Gibson Dunn are still giving out first round interviews, I applied on the deadline and I know they've made offers, assuming a PFO

 

[RVD23]

Does anyone know if HFW has been sending out post-AC rejections?

 

[Applebanana425]

NRF and OC in person ACs! Only time I pass an AC but it’s to get to another AC 🤣

 

[sapphireoreos]

do spots not fill up though? especially in london

From my understanding, if you have a 2:1 or above and can pay you’re fine so don’t stress!

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

do spots not fill up though? especially in london

I think the only advantage of applying early is if you're looking to secure scholarships. But even those I think don't have deadlines until June or so (don't quote me on that).

But otherwise, I think the two biggest schools like BPP and ULaw struggle to fill all their spots.

 

[TC129129]

ML and OC final rounds. And it’s my 21st bday today. Finally some good news 🤩

 

[laurenn42]

OC in person AC yippeee

 

[laurenn42]

ML and OC final rounds. And it’s my 21st bday today. Finally some good news 🤩

Happy birthday! Congrats!🥂