TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[fingersarecrossed]

dont worry! apply apply apply. you went to an oxbridge uni and that will make u look amazing. some firms have no grade requirements/most just ask for a final grade of 2:1 (which u got!)

Hi, could use with some advice in terms of grades for a non-law graduate. To sum up - I'm a STEM oxbridge grad applying for Open Days/ VS etc. Graduated with 2.1 overall (integrated masters) but quite a few of my module grades in my second year and finals are in the 2.2s and one is quite bad - 31 percent (thought still technically a pass). The rest of my timed exams are low 2.1s but my non-timed modules e.g. my masters project are much better - high firsts (hence why I managed to get the 2.1 overall). Just wondering how much this may disadvantage me for city law firms? thanks for your help

 

[fingersarecrossed]

i submitted an open day and summer vac applic and got in for the open day. now i regret having submitted the summer vac applic as looking back it wasnt even a good applic and i just submitted quickly because it was rolling

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Hello! I just got an invite to the Ashurst case study/ written exam does anyone have any advice or tips for this? Thank you

Hi! just wanted to when you applied if that was okay?

 

[RonRod13]

For those that got Simmons AC, what did your feedback report look like?

 

[safari3]

I do not think you need to unnecessarily try to maximize work experience sections. Generally, the only places where firms expect you to utilize all the available word count is the motivational/competency/commercial awareness questions. Graduate recruiters know that student work experiences can significantly vary in the nature of the relevant tasks and responsibilities and will probably not expect you to write 250 words to describe a short volunteering or virtual internship experience.

That said, I do think you should analyze your past work experiences from all sides. You will find that they have many more valuable aspects than you previously thought.

Thank you for your help, as always!😊

 

[Trying4aJob]

Has anyone heard back from Sidley after interview?

 

[tcla02]

Check your spam folders first, and if they are not there or in your normal email by Monday morning, then contact the fir

i still haven't got it. i emailed the firm thrice now, I sent the last one today. I also contacted the grad rec on LinkedIn but idk I am running out of ideas @Jessica Booker

 

[fingersarecrossed]

is it normal to be get further on vac scheme applics than indeed/linkedin apps?

 

[ellabasing]

I just put degree and the grade graduated with. I think the only way you could put your modules would be to put them as separate qualifications which doesn't seem correct.

Did you find the form suspiciously short? Also I couldn't see where to select Spring or Summer, just a location for their Placement Scheme.

Yes, it seems like the only question is "Why AG?" and also yes, I didn't see anywhere about selecting Spring vs Summer... Maybe email grad recruitment?

 

[ellabasing]

For the Meet Cooley events, would I be at a disadvantage to opt for the virtual option rather than the in-person? My main reason for going is to connect more with the firm and be able to have that in my application to show motivation but does opting for the virtual event kind of defeat that objective?

 

[lawstudent2002]

Quick question , hope someone can help x . So basically , I applied for a winter vac scheme at a firm and they are pleased to progress me to the next stage . However , the spaces for the winter vac scheme interviews and assessment centers are full as the application process has been rolling , and they offered to push me onto the spring or summer scheme . But I start my graduate job ( not in law) in January and we are advised not to take annual leave in the first 3-6 months ( which would be 10 whole days!) . They gave me 2 options , to either transfer the application to the spring/summer scheme or close my application. I really really like the firm but don't know what to do . Should I beg ( obviously exaggerating lol) for the winter and honestly explain that i cant do summer or spring OR should I still progress to the next stage ( knowing I cant attend) or should I just call it a day . Thanks !! Sorry its kinda long ...

 

[B.B.]

Does anyone have any tips for the Ashurst virtual case study?

 

[Lastseasonwonder]

I just put degree and the grade graduated with. I think the only way you could put your modules would be to put them as separate qualifications which doesn't seem correct.

Did you find the form suspiciously short? Also I couldn't see where to select Spring or Summer, just a location for their Placement Scheme.

Why short - are there no application questions? What does AG's application look like?

 

[Jessica Booker]

i still haven't got it. i emailed the firm thrice now, I sent the last one today. I also contacted the grad rec on LinkedIn but idk I am running out of ideas @Jessica Booker

This is incredibly frustrating but I don't think there is anything else you can do now apart from try and call them rather than rely on email. It maybe worthwhile just waiting though - you have emailed three times in the equivalent of two working days. Unfortunately you will need to be patient - firm's don't have the capacity to respond to emails immediately and I would typically wait more than a couple of days before emailing again.

 

[F a v o u r]

Whoever was able to get their Linklaters WG feedback/test scores, could you please share the email address that you contacted for that? Thanks!

 

[KBanana]

Whoever was able to get their Linklaters WG feedback/test scores, could you please share the email address that you contacted for that? Thanks!

trainee.recruitment@Linklaters.com - you'll receive an automatic response at first and then after a few days they'll send you the results.

 

[KBanana]

Does anyone know how many questions there are in the Latham VI? And are they just a mix of motivational and competency questions or are there also any commercial awareness questions? Thanks!

 

[HelpAStudentOut]

Anyone know how long W&C take to reply to us post VI?

 

[OliverTwist]

I'm stuck on this Watson Glaser practice question, I will not say what the correct answer is in the post, but what do people think the answer to this is, out of curiosity? As, I'm not sure whether I overthink these, but I don't understand the reasoning as to why the correct answer is indeed the answer:

Inference: On average, the older children within a school year tend to do better than those whose birthdays are later in the year. This effect is most notable in younger children but continues to an extent throughout the education system. Recent research also shows that children who were older than their classmates are overrepresented in top universities and obtain higher-paying jobs.

Proposed Inference: More socially mature children do better in school.

Is this True, Probably True, Insufficient Data, Probably False, or False?

 

[F a v o u r]

trainee.recruitment@Linklaters.com - you'll receive an automatic response at first and then after a few days they'll send you the results.

Thank you so much