TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[simplyfaith]

I'd feel the love a little more if Paul, Weiss stopped leaving me on read

 

[isabelstcjourney]

Has anyone heard from Fieldfisher post the online test?

 

[futuretrainee!]

in an interview, if youre asked how many firms you've applied to, what is a good response?

I was asked this at the Ashurst AC, so here are my two cents:

1. They are looking for a strategy and hopefully some level of congruence among them. For example, all MC firms are considered great for well-rounded training in most popular commercial law subjects. However, if you have really enjoyed equity and trusts/private client (like I did during my PGDL) work, you might gravitate towards Mac and Mishcon.

2. I would suggest actually naming the firms and keeping them between 5-8 to show the depth of research and perhaps elaborate on some firm-specific events (Legal Cheek may be a good example, but events hosted by the firms themselves are much more valuable).

3. It is likely they are also hoping to check whether you are able to identify some of their competitors. This ties back to the first point, where your applications are expected to show some sort of strategy in which you should be able to do a competitor analysis based on practice areas, firm reputation, Chambers Rankings etc.

Hope this helps, and good luck!

 

[Jaysen]

What are these floating heart things on the forum? Can anyone else see them or am I just high as a kite? 🪁​

Haha - this came on a day too early.

It's TCLA's birthday (7 years old!) tomorrow

Edit: I might change it to confetti. Can you heart this if you prefer a heart and thumbs up if you prefer confetti?

 

[lawstudent272003]

Same here please message me re CRS VI, I can share my successful apps and share VI and AC insights (just tell me which firm you want it for)

(This is for Direct TC so we're not competing if you've applied for the VS)

Hey I would say practice on the CRS practice questions on the shortlister platform (the link should be in the email). The practice question are a really good indication of the actual questions. note them down and plan!

 

[lawstudent272003]

Has anyone heard from Gateley Reading office?!

 

[weupin2025]

Haha - this came on a day too early.

It's TCLA's birthday (7 years old!) tomorrow

Edit: I might change it to confetti. Can you heart this if you prefer a heart and thumbs up if you prefer confetti?

I think it should only be temporary to be honest, no offence but it can be a bit obnoxious and distracting.

 

[Chris Brown]

Haha - this came on a day too early.

It's TCLA's birthday (7 years old!) tomorrow

Congrats on TCLA turning 7 years old tomorrow! 🥳

Since it is TCLA’s birthday tomorrow, can we all get a TCLA 7th anniversary premium discount. 👀👀

It would be just a one time thing, just purely to celebrate TCLA’s 7th birthday! 🎂🎉

What do you think? 🥲🥲​

 

[Jaysen]

I think it should only be temporary to be honest, no offence but it can be a bit obnoxious and distracting.

How about a singular heart?

 

[Jaysen]

Congrats on TCLA turning 7 years old tomorrow! 🥳

Since it is TCLA’s birthday tomorrow, can we all get a TCLA 7th anniversary premium discount. 👀👀

It would be just a one time thing, just purely to celebrate TCLA’s 7th birthday! 🎂🎉

What do you think? 🥲🥲​

Haha sure. What kind of discount were you thinking?

 

[kbaddie21]

shoosmiths gave out offers??? Rue when was this???

I would also like to know !!

 

[Bread]

Love the party hats! The site keeps crashing for me now though

 

[Jaysen]

Love the party hats! The site keeps crashing for me now though

I tried to change it from the hearts but sadly it crashes the site. I think we are stuck with it!

 

[Jessica Booker]

Love the party hats! The site keeps crashing for me now though

Thanks for flagging - is it better now the hearts are back?

 

[LawHopeful1]

I tried to change it from the hearts but sadly it crashes the site. I think we are stuck with it!

I think they’re cute!

 

[Bread]

Thanks for flagging - is it better now the hearts are back?

Yes! seems to be working alright now

 

[Chris Brown]

Haha sure. What kind of discount were you thinking?

Hmm… great question… I was thinking maybe it could be something like: 👀😂😂​

 

[Jaysen]

Hmm… great question… I was thinking maybe it could be something like: 👀😂😂​

Haha - I can do 70% off the first month of a new subscription as it's 7 years. Only valid for today and tomorrow!

 

[AlegalA]

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So I think there is still time. They also stated the ac dates, which are not any time soon.
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Oh that's smarter actually, I forgot about that email I was looking at their website

 

[Jamil Max]

Hi, has anyone completed the video interview for the Legal internship at Amex?

Hi, sorry but is this the Campus Internship Programme?