TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[HelpAStudentOut]

How long do those who got the jones day interview have to prep from getting the invite to the day of the interview ?

My interview is scheduled for 1 Oct - the only available options were the 1st and 2nd

 

[Tintin06]

Holding myself accountable (again)

Applications 2024/25

Sidley Austin ✅
Willkie Farr ✅
Skadden ✅
Gibson ✅
HSF ✅
A&O ✅
NRF ✅
LL ✅

 

[JLaw56]

Hi, has anyone here applied to Vinson & Elkins for their Winter VS and heard back, or know when we might hear back?

 

[Apple]

Does anyone have experience with requesting to change from WVS to SVS?
I know it varies firm to firm but just generally speaking I'm wondering how common this is or if its a bit of a long shot.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Does anyone have experience with requesting to change from WVS to SVS?
I know it varies firm to firm but just generally speaking I'm wondering how common this is or if its a bit of a long shot.

It happens enough for you to at least be able to ask for it. I don't see any problem with asking, as the worst that could happen is they say no. This wouldn't put you in a different position than you being unable to commit to the original scheme.

I think there are so many variables at play as to how a firm does decide whether to allow to move you or not, you should just ask rather than what has happened to people in the past.

 

[pepsicola96]

does anyone have any advice for writing the work experience section of applications? In the sense that I've had about 8 part time jobs in the past 6 years, and they're all quite similar, but obviously all need their own section.

for example 3 of my jobs were in 3 separate supermarkets. I find i'm just writing blah blah customer service, blah blah work ethic, blah blah communication skills for each of them, as they're essentially the same job.

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

does anyone have any advice for writing the work experience section of applications? In the sense that I've had about 8 part time jobs in the past 6 years, and they're all quite similar, but obviously all need their own section.

for example 3 of my jobs were in 3 separate supermarkets. I find i'm just writing blah blah customer service, blah blah work ethic, blah blah communication skills for each of them, as they're essentially the same job.

I combine jobs if they're the same job type and not law-related.

E.g if I was a waitress at 3 different places I'd put:
Job Title: Waitress
Dates: WHOLE PERIOD so Job 1 start date - job 3 end date
Company: Various (Company 1, year started-year finished; Company 2, started-finished; Company 3, started-finished)
Description: In these roles, I blah blah blah... then add any specific achievements/responsibilities and clarify which place I did them at.

 

[lawyersum]

Does anyone know if Baker McKenzie’s open day applications have rolling deadlines?

 

[Tintin06]

Does anyone have experience with requesting to change from WVS to SVS?
I know it varies firm to firm but just generally speaking I'm wondering how common this is or if its a bit of a long shot.

Easier to do when you get the VS.

 

[lolololol]

hi does anyone have the answers to the clifford chance watson glaser practice test as well as any helpful resources to improve. i need some help

 

[The-PFO-Collector]

Does anyone know if Baker McKenzie’s open day applications have rolling deadlines?

I went last year and I remember hearing back a few days before the deadline, so they certainly look at it before the closing date.

 

[The-PFO-Collector]

And we're back

Last Cycle

• 71 applications (about 15 WVS applications, 15 Spring VS applications, 15 SVS applications and ~30 direct TC applications)
• obtained 7 ACs
  • including 2 Vacation schemes awarded

This cycle

• aiming for 23 - 25 applications

 

[lawyersum]

I went last year and I remember hearing back a few days before the deadline, so they certainly look at it before the closing date.

Thank you so much

 

[hmevey]

Hey guys, I am one year post grad- took a gap year and have been paralegaling for about 2 months now. i am looking to apply for straight TC's as I can't get enough days off my job to attend vac schemes. Not sure if I will be disadvantaging myself doing this as I know alot of firms hire through vac schemes. Applying for around 5 firms and doing about 2-3 hours of research per firm before drafting my application. Does this sound like a good plan of action? Intrigued on peoples thoughts!

 

[TheInevitableTCholder2024/25🙏]

Does anyone know when Kirkland's Ellis Open Day is opening for applications; and please has anyone received word from Paul Hastings and White and Case for direct TCs or should I just resign to a probable PFO?

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

Not too sure about when Kirkland will open for this cycle, but they don’t review applications for any of their positions/open days on a rolling basis (even though they say they do). A bit like how they advertise vacation schemes and then just don’t do them.

White & Case at this point is pretty much a guaranteed PFO I reckon, especially if you haven’t heard back from the initial written application stage or telephone interview. If you’ve reached the AC or partner interview, there might still be some hope.

PH deffo offers more hope though as I don’t know of anyone who’s heard from them. As far as I tell, no one has received an interview yet.

 

[lawyersum]

@Sharon Wu did you also happen to apply for a VS/TC at Baker McKenzie? If so, what type of online assessment do they use, is it Watson Glaser?

 

[icebear]

is anyone else unable to apply to shoosmiths insight evening? i understand the deadline is 13 sep 2024 but when i login, it shows this:

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Hey guys, I am one year post grad- took a gap year and have been paralegaling for about 2 months now. i am looking to apply for straight TC's as I can't get enough days off my job to attend vac schemes. Not sure if I will be disadvantaging myself doing this as I know alot of firms hire through vac schemes. Applying for around 5 firms and doing about 2-3 hours of research per firm before drafting my application. Does this sound like a good plan of action? Intrigued on peoples thoughts!

I did this method last year and got ACs for every vac scheme I applied for but none of the direct TCs. Ttake from that what you will but I think you are massively disadvantaged going through the direct route for just about every firm except the magic circle (who are ridiculously hard to get through for so not exactly a safe bet). This year I'm taking the L and applying for vac schemes too and will just have to use all my annual leave up on interviews/schemes if I get them.

Also on that point, love firms that harp on about social mobility but only hire through vac schemes

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

And we're back

Last Cycle

• 71 applications (about 15 WVS applications, 15 Spring VS applications, 15 SVS applications and ~30 direct TC applications)
• obtained 7 ACs
  • including 2 Vacation schemes awarded

This cycle

• aiming for 23 - 25 applications

how on earth did you manage that many? seriously impressed