TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[maymays]

Mischon Open Day- but transferred to online. Application not strong enough?

 

[Hana ♥]

Just reviewing an application before submitting. I said vaccination scheme instead of vacation scheme twice without realising! Time for a break I think…

*covid flashbacks*

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

Loving all these Open Day Invites!!!!!!!!

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[svb risk management intern]

Sorry to hear that when did you apply?

Applied last week Monday, so 7/10. Very swift reply.

 

[bangarangbass39]

Mischon Open Day- but transferred to online. Application not strong enough?

I’ve got one too. I wonder if it’s to do with location? I’m in the midlands so I imagine they want to make it easier for ppl close to the office (London) then again, it quicker for me to come in than someone else who lives in SE/SW London. But I digress.

Congrats tho! I’m making a list of questions so if you want to discuss making some it would be great

 

[bangarangbass39]

I think it’s more being neurodiverse. Possibly a focus on US firms. I don’t know honestly.

Just wondering (I’m not intending to criticise your behaviour and personality) but have you considered UK firms more? I’m just interested in understanding your strong focus on US firms!

Maybe that could be the key and you can move to US post TC? Many do it, and from looking at the way you approach the cycle, it seems you have less interest in a specific culture and practice. I only say this because the US firms you’re applying for are so different from each other. I could be wrong

 

[VMS]

BCLP first stage interview invite!!

I am SO SO over the moon after having a really tough last week. I'm weirdly looking forward to it?? I'm going to try and blow their socks off, haha!

 

[Sarah.lyon]

Anyone hear back from Mishcon for their Open Days?

I’ve still not heard back, chased them earlier and they said outcomes are being sent today - bit late in the day though!

 

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

BCLP first stage interview invite!!

I am SO SO over the moon after having a really tough last week. I'm weirdly looking forward to it?? I'm going to try and blow their socks off, haha!

Congrats! A great firm to get positive news from.

 

[VMS]

Congrats! A great firm to get positive news from.

Thank you! I was so happy when it came through I cried, haha. Then tried to get myself a Costa, only for the Costa to be closed, so ended up at the M&S café with the biggest hot chocolate known to mankind and cream on my nose.

 

[RonRod13]

Anyone else delete negative outcomes ASAP? I barely scan before deleting them. This sounds very conceited, but I'm very angry. I have done four Vacation Schemes (Slaughter and May, Debevoise & Plimpton, Travers Smith and Ropes & Gray). What was the point? Firms don't seem to value these at all. I also try to emphasis transferable skills from other roles. Again, what is the point? It just feels like every cycle is the same - and this is why I gave up for two years. I'm tempted to do it again.

Bro I’m gonna be honest, how do u get four vac schemes and not convert one. MC firms convert virtually everyone from their scheme too I thought? No hate genuinely curious.

 

[Tintin06]

Bro I’m gonna be honest, how do u get four vac schemes and not convert one. MC firms convert virtually everyone from their scheme too I thought? No hate genuinely curious.

Slaughters work experience was not assessed.
Debevoise I wasn’t a team player.
Travers I messed up written task.
Ropes & Gray written task again.

 

[RonRod13]

Slaughters work experience was not assessed.
Debevoise I wasn’t a team player.
Travers I messed up written task.
Ropes & Gray written task again.

What do u mean the slaughters work experience was not assessed?

 

[SamiyaJ]

It is a beautiful and positive day on the forum today. Genuinely happy to see so many receiving positive news!!! A win is a win 🫶🏾

Feeling inspired, let’s keep up the hard work. It is going to pay off for each and every one of us. ✨🤞🏾

 

[Tintin06]

What do u mean the slaughters work experience was not assessed?

The spring one wasn’t in 2018.

 

[Apple]

Bro I’m gonna be honest, how do u get four vac schemes and not convert one. MC firms convert virtually everyone from their scheme too I thought? No hate genuinely curious.

I know a few people who did the Slaughters one and never converted, but I think Links gave 100% of vac schemers a TC.

 

[RonRod13]

The spring one wasn’t in 2018.

Damn that’s crazy bro, you’ll get something eventually tho. Just apply to easier firms or consider applying out of London. Competition can be up to 80% less. I know it’s not ideal as an oxbridge grad but u can always move to London later as an NQ. Just a thought tho

 

[l789]

For those that applied to HSF for a vac scheme, did you apply for the winter one- they had their last headlines event today and was wondering if people feel it’s worth waiting to attend that (virtually or in person) to gain more insight and then apply (this is for next year)

Or do people just send an application straight away, without doing any virtual events with the firm?

 

[James Wakefield]

BCLP first stage interview invite!!

I am SO SO over the moon after having a really tough last week. I'm weirdly looking forward to it?? I'm going to try and blow their socks off, haha!

Congrats!! Can I ask when you applied, if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[BonanzaBih_]

I know a few people who did the Slaughters one and never converted, but I think Links gave 100% of vac schemers a TC.

I know someone who didn’t convert a links vac last year so not sure how accurate that is either