TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[WillkieGemma]

Hi! For those who have done the Willkie VI, how long is the prep time and answer time? Thanks!

Hi @Izzy1026, please do look at your invitation email as I do detail this on the email.

Many thanks
Gemma

 

[Chelsea101]

Hey guys - what does the Addleshaw Goddard CRT entail? Is it essentially just a watson glaser?

Thanks

 

[georgejacob55]

Does anyone know what the format of the Ashurst case study is? Do you speak to someone/have to present or is it just written?

 

[-legal-]

Hi @Jessica Booker ,

I have just been accepted in a Pro bono placement programme which I will be able to add to my CV from early to mid November onwards as I have not done anything yet. Will I be at a disadvantage if I wait until at least mid November to apply to firms that are rolling (Reed, Dentons, Bakers, OC)?

 

[Tintin06]

Thanks for asking! I haven’t heard, but it was very conversational and everyone I met was extremely nice! Great firm. I think it went pretty well but always hard to tell. I was happy with how I presented myself but as we all know it is extremely competitive so who knows the outcome. Really enjoyed the process, waiting to hear is the hard part! Have you got an interview with them?

Not yet, they're in my top five firms though, along with Willkie, Milbank, SullCrom (who aren't open yet) and White & Case. Were many other people doing interviews that day? I know the Jones Day interview is literally just go in, have an interview, leave. Is Sidley more of an AC?

 

[Tintin06]

@Tintin06 did you get an email for Jones Day WVS saying they are no longer inviting for interviews? Kinda left us hanging…

Yes it was an email. I didn't even apply but they emailed because they had my details, I guess?

 

[bangarangbass39]

Any one heard back about the Mishcon Race Equity open day? Or the Bakers Race Open Day?

 

[l789]

Any one heard back about the Mishcon Race Equity open day? Or the Bakers Race Open Day?

Heyy I know this isn’t relevant to your question but did you get a place on the hogan Lovells REAHL open day?

 

[legal18]

Anyone heard anything for the Taylor Wessing Open Day?

 

[Bread]

Anyone heard anything for the Taylor Wessing Open Day?

Hi, I had the option to reserve a spot but now the Open day isnt coming up in my events, so maybe pfo? Havent received an email though

 

[bangarangbass39]

Heyy I know this isn’t relevant to your question but did you get a place on the hogan Lovells REAHL open day?

No I was rejected, unfortunately. I just submitted my App so I'm thinking it is unlikely I'll get far.

 

[HelpAStudentOut]

Jones Day AC post interview! Anyone got any insights?

 

[AS24]

How do you guys pick yourself up when feeling defeated? Spending hours drafting applications to just be rejected after a random test.
Do you guys have any tips? @Andrei Radu, how do you manage to not give up?

 

[Maddy]

Has anyone who recently applied to Jones Day's WVS received any updates?

 

[THE GOAT]

Not yet, they're in my top five firms though, along with Willkie, Milbank, SullCrom (who aren't open yet) and White & Case. Were many other people doing interviews that day? I know the Jones Day interview is literally just go in, have an interview, leave. Is Sidley more of an AC?

As far as I am aware I was the only one that day but no idea tbh. It is just an 1hr 15 interview.

 

[tcla02]

hi I got the email from DLA saying I have to take the WG and that the link is another email but so far I have received no emails with the test. It's been one day since they sent me the first email and I do not know what to do anymore. anyone have any ideas?

 

[M_m]

Does anyone know if Ashurst is sending out interview invites in batches? Or do I just assume a rejection if I haven’t heard back till now 🥲

 

[Apple]

Does anyone know if Ashurst is sending out interview invites in batches? Or do I just assume a rejection if I haven’t heard back till now 🥲

They said they aim to get back by late October/Early November, so seems hasty to presume PFO.

 

[l789]

No I was rejected, unfortunately. I just submitted my App so I'm thinking it is unlikely I'll get far.

Thanks for replying… sorry to hear about that.

I also got rejected, even though I thought my application was ridiculously strong. Allaboutlaw said it was due to capacity issues that they couldn’t invite everyone.


Nevertheless I attended a virtual event with HL through Allaboutlaw and gained some very unique insights so hope that will help my application.

wishing you the best outcome for the application- I know you can do it!!!

 

[dieinabush]

has anyone else heard back from nrf post artic shores?