TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[AveragePoster]

Does anyone know why Travers aren't running a Winter VS this year, and when direct TC apps will open instead? Thanks!

 

[hanz123]

Any advice for HSF, would appreciate it!

 

[lawyersum]

Hi, does anyone have any tips for Pinsent Masons blended assessment and video interview? Thanks!

Hey, I answered this earlier on this forum so I'll paste my answer here for your convenience:

I did Pinsent’s blended assessment last recruitment cycle and I do remember one of the video questions being scenario-based. It was based on receiving feedback from your supervisor regarding improving your attention to detail and how you would react and implement this. Obviously the questions must have changed now, but basically do be prepared for maybe one scenario question. The other question was firm-based.

Apart from that, there’s a decent amount of numerical reasoning so keep a calculator and pen paper handy. The assessment itself I found to be quite time pressured given the firm advises you not to spend more than 1 hour on it. But don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll smash it- hope this info helps!

 

[lawyersum]

Does anyone know why Travers aren't running a Winter VS this year, and when direct TC apps will open instead? Thanks!

Hey, I spoke with their Grad Rec at Legal Cheek's law fair and they said they found that the Winter VS clashed too much with term times. So to compensate they are opening up their direct TC apps in Oct/Nov. I was super bummed to hear there was no Winter VS as I basically directed my entire winter strategy for Travers but oh well!! Hope this helps

 

[yasminaddam]

Has anyone heard back from Slaughter and May or Addleshaw Goddard? W&C hasn't gotten back to be by now, should I expect a PFO?

Hello,

Anything yet from AG?

 

[tigerlili.]

Hey, I answered this earlier on this forum so I'll paste my answer here for your convenience:

I did Pinsent’s blended assessment last recruitment cycle and I do remember one of the video questions being scenario-based. It was based on receiving feedback from your supervisor regarding improving your attention to detail and how you would react and implement this. Obviously the questions must have changed now, but basically do be prepared for maybe one scenario question. The other question was firm-based.

Apart from that, there’s a decent amount of numerical reasoning so keep a calculator and pen paper handy. The assessment itself I found to be quite time pressured given the firm advises you not to spend more than 1 hour on it. But don’t worry, I’m sure you’ll smash it- hope this info helps!

Hi, thank you so much! I appreciate your help.

 

[bangarangbass39]

Hello,

Anything yet from AG?

Day 39 since the AG deadline...Day 105 from when I submitted my application...Yet, I am no closer to a resolution.

The days are getting colder. Harsh. Lonelier. I realised it was more than just the weather. September signals the end of the summer joy and buzz, and the return of the Application Cycle gloom. By now, I thought this turmoil would be over.

I meet with the firm at 2:00 pm today, as part of the AS virtual Diversity Law Fair. Only then, will vengeance will be ensured.

I am the night. I am...wait sorry wrong diary.

C, signing off.

 

[lawyersum]

Hi, thank you so much! I appreciate your help.

No worries, good luck!

 

[HelpAStudentOut]

Any ideas of Sidley’s app timeline - been a month since I submitted mine ….

 

[AveragePoster]

Hey, I spoke with their Grad Rec at Legal Cheek's law fair and they said they found that the Winter VS clashed too much with term times. So to compensate they are opening up their direct TC apps in Oct/Nov. I was super bummed to hear there was no Winter VS as I basically directed my entire winter strategy for Travers but oh well!! Hope this helps

Thank you so much!

 

[lawyersum]

Thank you so much!

No worries!

 

[BonanzaBih_]

Has anyone bought and used the Assess.ly WG package to practice WG and was it worth it?

 

[futuretraineesolicitor]

Could anyone pls tell me how long it takes to hear back after doing HSF's test? Thanks in advance.

 

[Trying4aJob]

For the A&O application, how much are people writing? I have put down all my work experience and extra curriculars etc., but the word doc is now just over 2,000 words. Is this overkill?
(For context, I graduated 2 years ago so do have a fair amount of work experience to enter)

 

[member7830]

anyone know if Latham&watkins is rolling?

 

[Tintin06]

Holding myself accountable (again)

Applications 2024/25

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

 

[SS21]

Allen & Overy now has a requirement of “7 GCSEs at grade 6 or above (including Maths and English).”

This seems new…so if you have less than 7 GCSEs, does that mean you can’t apply?

Also ngl can’t believe they’re stuck on GCSEs whilst most firms are dropping A level reqs lol

 

[SS21]

I started applying back in 2017. I'll probably be 50 before qualifying.

Graduated in 2020…did a MC VS last year and didn’t convert to a TC. Meanwhile, people I went to uni with are now qualified solicitors lmao

*sad violin noises*

 

[VMS]

anyone know if Latham&watkins is rolling?

Non-rolling based on their email after my application for the Open Day.

 

[member7830]

Non-rolling based on their email after my application for the Open Day.

thank you!!! was also wondering because of the open day app!