TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

Tintin06

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Guys is this true or is this what they usually say as a PFO?
I got White & Case VI and AC without any Open Day - they're not essential, but they are nice to do, and some of them are still open for applications such as Cooley and W&C. Chin up and keep plugging away at it. Something will come up.
 
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Tsitsipas10S

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If anyone could help with this, I'd be very grateful - if one SC firm recruits solely from its vacation scheme, and another has 50-100% from direct applications (and the rest through the vacation scheme), would my chances be higher of being offered a TC after a vacation scheme from the firm that recruits solely through its vacation scheme?

They have a similar number of TCs on offer.

Thanks! :)
 

Jessica Booker

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For career changers/older applicants with more experience. How far back are you going with work experience? Is the past five years sufficient or do I go further back!?
You can use your discretion with this as to what you think is appropriate but generally I would provide as many entries as possible even if it is going back some time.

For instance, I probably wouldn’t list all my part time jobs separately I did from 14-21 but I would list out the ski season I worked at the age of 18 because it was a full time role and for a period of time I was out of education.
 
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l789

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You can use your discretion with this as to what you think is appropriate but generally I would provide as many entries as possible even if it is going back some time.

For instance, I probably wouldn’t list all my part time jobs separately I did from 14-21 but I would list out the ski season I worked at the age of 18 because it was a full time role and for a period of time I was out of education.
Is 10 or more work experience entries too much. Idk if graduate recruitment would become a bit restless with reading so many 200 - 250word entries. On top of their application questions ?
 

Jessica Booker

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Is 10 or more work experience entries too much. Idk if graduate recruitment would become a bit restless with reading so many 200 - 250word entries. On top of their application questions ?
Most likely yes - you don't always have to write 250 words though, and especially if there are older entries that are effectively superseeded my more recent ones.
 

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does anyone have advice on what to wear to an in person open day? would you say full suit with blazer? or are formal trousers with a v neck jumper enough
I would check if the firm has given you any guidance on this, but generally I would say smart trousers and a v neck jumper with a collared shirt or blouse is okay.

You generally don't need to be in a full suit and even if you did go in one, you'd probably take your jacket off anyway.
 

jasonbourne

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    Hey guys, I wanted to ask how I should go about answering a 'Tell me about yourself' question.

    I'm not sure if there is a specific format for answering this when it comes to legal applications, or how else I should go about it
     

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