TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Uch21]

Hi @Jessica Booker. I am currently a third-year law student and I had a high 2:1 in first year (69%) and a 2:2 in second year (55%) with mitigating circumstances (bereavement). I was wondering whether I should wait till I graduate to apply as I want to apply to mostly silver circle firms or if they will consider my experiences more than my grades (I have several transferrable experiences). I am also an international student so I am worried about the time limit I have left in the country. Thanks

 

[Jessica Booker]

How should I go about reapplying to firms I've applied to in the past semi-successfully? i.e. reached the video interview/test stage for them. I feel hesitant about fundamentally changing elements of my application because they were successful with the firm previously, but at the same time fear that repetition would mean = not showing growth and would lead to a rejection. any tips?

Always update and refine your application. You cannot assume because an application was successful last time, it will be again. It does not mean you have to change everything - things like your work experience descriptions are likely to be the same. But you need to demonstrate growth and development since your last application and updating and refining your application to demonstrate that is necessary to demonstrate that.

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi @Jessica Booker. I am currently a third-year law student and I had a high 2:1 in first year (69%) and a 2:2 in second year (55%) with mitigating circumstances (bereavement). I was wondering whether I should wait till I graduate to apply as I want to apply to mostly silver circle firms or if they will consider my experiences more than my grades (I have several transferrable experiences). I am also an international student so I am worried about the time limit I have left in the country. Thanks

Although mitigating circumstances can be considered, I would personally suggest waiting until you have your final year grades before applying. Getting your grades back up to first year level will verify there were mitigating circumstances as it can be seen there was a blip in performance.

However, for firms that allow you to apply multiple times in a year/recruitment cycle or do not have a 12 month wait between applications rule, you may want to consider applying to them anyway for earlier programmes rather than waiting for the summer or next year’s cycle, as you could potentially apply to both earlier opportunities and those that will be open when you have your results.

 

[maymays]

Anyone hear back from Mishcon for their Open Days?

 

[Hana ♥]

Mayer Brown Open Day! things are starting to pick up yayyy

 

[B2025]

Mayer Brown Open Day! things are starting to pick up yayyy

Congratulations well deserved and know open days are really competitive to get into so think of this as an achievement.

 

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

So I got a message from HSF saying I’ve passed the online test but that I won’t hear whether I’m through to the next stage until after the application deadline. Anyone else in the same boat?

Seems a little harsh to give us hope by sending through the test only to say it might not matter anyway.

 

[Gday33]

For anyone else whose applied to Jones Day, did you sign off at the end of your cover letter? With only 300 words, it seems like a major waste, but I also want it to look proper...

I didn’t as it didn’t need to be addressed to anyone so I assumed all formalities were dispensed with

 

[Gday33]

Hi, I didn't and they gave me an interview. The word count is so short so I just jumped straight into my answer.

How quickly did you hear back after applying? I’ve applied with Spring vac scheme

 

[Gday33]

Is anyone still waiting to hear back post arctic shores for NRF?

NRF are non-rolling no?

 

[Walon290]

Anyone done a White and Case vacation scheme video interview that has any tips? I just got invited to do the VI for their winter vacation scheme

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

So I got a message from HSF saying I’ve passed the online test but that I won’t hear whether I’m through to the next stage until after the application deadline. Anyone else in the same boat?

Seems a little harsh to give us hope by sending through the test only to say it might not matter anyway.

But still better than getting the you didn't meet the test benchmark score, so count it as a still in it to win it!

 

[Tintin06]

Holding myself accountable - one new app:

CC* ✅📝
HSF ✅📝❌
NRF ✅📝❌
Weil ✅
Akin ✅
Sidley ✅
Willkie ✅🎥❌
Cooley ✅
Latham ✅
Milbank ✅
Kirkland ✅
Skadden ✅
Goodwin ✅
Covington ✅
Linklaters* ✅📝
Paul, Weiss ✅
Slaughters* ✅❌
Gibson Dunn ✅
Macfarlanes* ✅📝
White & Case ✅
Morgan Lewis ✅
Hogan Lovells* ✅
Cleary Gottlieb ✅
A&O Shearman ✅📝❌
Vinson & Elkins ✅
King & Spalding* ✅

Key: ✅ = application submitted; 📝 = test received; 🎥 = video interview; ❌ = rejection.

*Training Contract applications

 

[bella98]

Holding myself accountable - one new app:

CC* ✅📝
HSF ✅📝❌
NRF ✅📝❌
Weil ✅
Akin ✅
Sidley ✅
Willkie ✅🎥
Cooley ✅
Latham ✅
Milbank ✅
Kirkland ✅
Skadden ✅
Goodwin ✅
Covington ✅
Linklaters* ✅📝
Paul, Weiss ✅
Slaughters* ✅❌
Gibson Dunn ✅
Macfarlanes* ✅📝
White & Case ✅
Morgan Lewis ✅
Hogan Lovells* ✅
Cleary Gottlieb ✅
A&O Shearman ✅📝❌
Vinson & Elkins ✅
King & Spalding* ✅

Key: ✅ = application submitted; 📝 = test received; 🎥 = video interview; ❌ = rejection.

*Training Contract applications

Ohh you're unstoppable! I'm rooting for you🏆

 

[B2025]

Anyone heard from Ashurst......

 

[johnnysins]

Has Latham gotten back for their October Open Day?

 

[m12]

does anyone have any tips for White & Case VI please – would really appreciate it

 

[svb risk management intern]

Jones Day PFO.

 

[B2025]

DLA Test passed. Great start to week.

 

[bella98]

DLA Test passed. Great start to week.

Sameee 🤩 🤩