TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Mentally and Physically Exhausted Applicant]

Hello,

Anything yet from AG?

PFO a long time ago lol

 

[Tintin06]

Can someone please help me understand the work experience section of vacation schemes- it’s my first cycle.

Is it frowned upon to copy and paste bullet points detailing the role and responsibilities of each work experience? Or is the general consensus to write a paragraph (depending on word limit) about the role, especially if they ask about skills gained?

For Ashurst, it’s 150 words about roles and responsibilities per job (doesn’t mention skills) which format would suit this best? Bullet points or paragraph?

Thanks!

Job description; skill one; skill two. For the 'skills', I refer to Shearman & Sterling (now A&O Shearman) and their then Grad Rec lead Paul Gascoyne's skills you'll need as a trainee solicitor. Try to apply those to your work experience. E.g. resourcefulness, decency, work organisation and planning etc. The video explains it more than I ever could.

 

[plshireme]

PFO a long time ago lol

will they actually reach out to say if we've not been successful?

 

[erderlylars]

Any news from jones day today ?

 

[VMS]

Has anyone else here applied for the HSF Social Mobility Open Day? Does anyone know roughly when we'll hear back? The deadline was the 8th and the Open Day is at the end of the month, so I was hoping we might know soon so the trains to and from London won't be ridiculously expensive.

 

[zq522]

Does anyone know when Trowers open their applications? I tried to register today but it kept showing my old application without giving option to start new one?

 

[Apple]

Im having a very difficult time not talking about the same experiences again in the Ashurst application, it asks so many things!

 

[plshireme]

does anyone know when Browne Jacobson opens their vac scheme applications? can't seem to find a date anywhere

 

[sammm10101]

Has anyone heard anything yet from the Reed Smith Open Day?

 

[SamiyaJ]

Job description; skill one; skill two. For the 'skills', I refer to Shearman & Sterling (now A&O Shearman) and their then Grad Rec lead Paul Gascoyne's skills you'll need as a trainee solicitor. Try to apply those to your work experience. E.g. resourcefulness, decency, work organisation and planning etc. The video explains it more than I ever could.

Thank you so much! Super helpful 😌

 

[webberwerter]

Nope, I applied Sunday, when did you?

Friday pm

 

[RonRod13]

Anyone else just received the automated email again from A&O Shearman saying that they're reviewing your application?
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[Tom smith]

Would 89th percentile on the Linklaters Watson Glaser typically be high enough to get to the AC?

 

[NJS]

Anyone know if A&O Sherman's GCSE requirements are a must, wondering if its worth applying if an exam I sat 6 years, depsite having AAA, and a first class, would set me back lol...

 

[B2025]

Anyone interested in starting in application support group with me where we review each other apps. But there will be confidential in not copying each other application. PM me if interested.

 

[Amma Usman]

this might be a really stupid question ahah, but if a law firm has a graduate open day, is this for graduates only or can I attend if I'm in my final year of uni?

Hey @member7830 , thanks for your question! I presume that if the open day falls after your graduation you may be eligible to attend. However, it’s worth carefully checking the eligibility requirements set on the website, as well as emailing graduate recruitment if you have any doubts.

 

[Mentally and Physically Exhausted Applicant]

will they actually reach out to say if we've not been successful?

 

[Mentally and Physically Exhausted Applicant]

Hi guys, does anyone know whether Latham Watkins summer vac scheme is rolling or not?

 

[EzeLaylor]

Hi guys, does anyone know whether Latham Watkins summer vac scheme is rolling or not?

In the last few cycles it has been non rolling - not sure if it’s changed this cycle

 

[lawyerdreams]

Im having a very difficult time not talking about the same experiences again in the Ashurst application, it asks so many things!

What are the questions this year?