TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[l789]

It was the LGBTQ+ one

Ah that’s amazing! I can’t remember seeing that opportunity!

I’m very happy for you and hope you get a lot out of the open day )

 

[gazdgazd11]

Surely Sidley would’ve sent out all the interviews for successful applicants, right?

Do they send rejection emails?

 

[far]

Sidley Austin interview!

Yayyy !!! When did you apply?

 

[fingersarecrossed]

Hi!

When law firms limit you to 4 work experiences, is it recommended to include experiences you mentioned in your application answer or to avoid those?

Or can we just put any experience we think would showcase us as a good candidate?

 

[Tintin06]

Holding myself accountable (again)

Applications 2024/25

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

Willkie VI invite Tuesday (completed yesterday). HSF rejected me.

 

[hmevey]

Do you think it is necessary to have someone review your application before sending? I do not have any links in the legal world that would do this and I have not got a mentor at the moment. WIll i be at a disadvantage just sending my application off? Sorry if this is a silly question

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi!

When law firms limit you to 4 work experiences, is it recommended to include experiences you mentioned in your application answer or to avoid those?

Or can we just put any experience we think would showcase us as a good candidate?

I would always choose the examples you think are the best examples. Even if you reference those experiences elsewhere in your application, there is likely to be a slightly different focus/reason for highlighting the work experience again.

 

[laurenn42]

Is Hogan Lovells WG automatic?

 

[Lopez2017]

Hello,

I'm drafting an application for Taylor Wessing's November Open Day. It might be a silly question, but how do I know which societies TW sponsor? Are these DEI institutions?

 

[bella98]

Hi everyone🫶
Do we need to submit a cover letter for DLA Piper, or is it just our CV and the application questions? In the section for uploading our CV, there's an "Additional application attachments" option, which has me wondering if a cover letter is necessary. Has anyone checked in with grad recruitment about this?

 

[tinypear]

It was the LGBTQ+ one

I'll be going to that too!! Got the offer yesterday

 

[Rad2912]

Hi everyone🫶
Do we need to submit a cover letter for DLA Piper, or is it just our CV and the application questions? In the section for uploading our CV, there's an "Additional application attachments" option, which has me wondering if a cover letter is necessary. Has anyone checked in with grad recruitment about this?

I literally came here just now to ask this- @Jessica Booker what are your thoughts. I also have a reference from my tutor and my scholarship letter, do you think it’s worth attaching?

 

[sammm10101]

I'll be going to that too!! Got the offer yesterday

Congrats ! I guess I'll see you there then

 

[Zi48]

Hi everyone🫶
Do we need to submit a cover letter for DLA Piper, or is it just our CV and the application questions? In the section for uploading our CV, there's an "Additional application attachments" option, which has me wondering if a cover letter is necessary. Has anyone checked in with grad recruitment about this?

In the FAQs it says “you won't need to complete a cover letter”.

 

[fingersarecrossed]

I would always choose the examples you think are the best examples. Even if you reference those experiences elsewhere in your application, there is likely to be a slightly different focus/reason for highlighting the work experience again.

thank you so much jessica, really appreciate your helpful responses!

 

[Gg2001]

Holding myself accountable (again)

Applications 2024/25

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

Willkie VI invite Tuesday (completed yesterday). HSF rejected me.

How are you able to write all these applications I’m impressed or maybe I just work like a snail
Ashurst application ✅ now the psychometric test

 

[Trying4aJob]

Does anyone know if White and Case recruits on a rolling basis?

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

Does anyone know if White and Case recruits on a rolling basis?

They supposedly do for vac schemes, but all their offers will be made after the deadline. So, it probably doesn’t matter too much when you apply.

 

[Filia]

Paul, Weiss, have opened their Vacation Scheme apps!

 

[safari3]

Hi everyone!

There are no DLA Piper events this recruitment cycle for grads so I've had to resort to this forum.

Does anyone or @Jessica Booker have tips for how to approach this question, 'If successful in securing a training contract after the Summer Internship, what do you anticipate will be the key challenges of the International Training Programme for you? How would you approach these challenges, and what resources or support do you believe you would need to overcome them?'

Also, does anyone know where I can find information about the the key practise areas that each of DLA Piper's UK offices specialise in (I've checked the website)? Finding it difficult to apply when there are very limited resources outside of the Discovery Days which I can't apply for as a grad

Thank you in advance!