TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Bread]

Has anyone received confirmation for the Hogan Lovells non-law open day? No app required, they just said they'd be allocating places on a first-come first-served basis and was wondering whether anyone has received confirmation

 

[SamiyaJ]

I got the same rejection!

The first para thanks us for completing the assessment, and the second says we successfully completed the test.

Based on this, my reading of it is that we passed the benchmark for the assessment, but were not progressed through to interview based on the written application.

Thanks for clarifying!

 

[lawyersum]

Are people listing every module grade for the DLA Piper CV?

 

[pdhandhi]

HEY, it's my first time posting on here. I am hoping to get a quick response as the matter is a bit urgent. I am applying for the Hogan Lovells Winter Vacation scheme 2024. They recruit on a rolling basis and their applications close on 31 October. I am nearly done with my application and plan on submitting it tomorrow i.e. one week before the deadline. Is it worth submitting the application this close to a rolling deadline? or should I instead apply for the summer vacation scheme as it has the same application but deadline is in January? I would prefer to apply for the winter scheme but I am afraid most places might be filled/ progressed to the next steps already.

 

[FM302989]

HEY, it's my first time posting on here. I am hoping to get a quick response as the matter is a bit urgent. I am applying for the Hogan Lovells Winter Vacation scheme 2024. They recruit on a rolling basis and their applications close on 31 October. I am nearly done with my application and plan on submitting it tomorrow i.e. one week before the deadline. Is it worth submitting the application this close to a rolling deadline? or should I instead apply for the summer vacation scheme as it has the same application but deadline is in January? I would prefer to apply for the winter scheme but I am afraid most places might be filled/ progressed to the next steps already.

If you've finished it and the deadline is the end of the month, submit it? Can't win the lottery without buying a ticket

 

[vr36]

Does Covington allow the use of AI in their application form?

 

[FM302989]

Does Covington allow the use of AI in their application form?

As in getting ChatGPT to write out your answers!?

 

[vr36]

As in getting ChatGPT to write out your answers!?

Not to write them out but edit and improve the flow of them.

 

[FM302989]

Not to write them out but edit and improve the flow of them.

Isn't that just what reading and reviewing ought to do? 🥲I'm getting old

 

[nodustollens]

Are people listing every module grade for the DLA Piper CV?

I didn’t and progressed to VI

 

[pdhandhi]

If you've finished it and the deadline is the end of the month, submit it? Can't win the lottery without buying a ticket

thanks for the reply! I understand what you mean but also I am thinking if submitting for the summer vacation scheme would increase my chances of progressing as the deadline is much farther away?

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Can't remember which post it referred to but please don't make SAR requests if you may want to apply next cycle. Unnecessary way to piss people off if they review old applications.

 

[FM302989]

thanks for the reply! I understand what you mean but also I am thinking if submitting for the summer vacation scheme would increase my chances of progressing as the deadline is much farther away?

The deadline will always be short for winter. Give it a go, then move on to your next application

 

[AS24]

Guys, just a general question.

My LinkedIn is not working and it seems that I lost more than 40 connections. Is your LinkedIn working?

 

[lillypad321]

any advice for Simmons & Simmons AC?

when is ur ac

 

[Folakemi]

Has anyone heard back from Jones day for spring or summer vacation scheme after online application form?

 

[Chelsea101]

Guys! I just got invited to my first-ever AC!

Screaming, crying, throwing up

 

[pdhandhi]

The deadline will always be short for winter. Give it a go, then move on to your next application

Makes sense! I will give it a go, thanks.

 

[tkl24]

Guys! I just got invited to my first-ever AC!

Screaming, crying, throwing up

which AC did you get? Congrats

 

[Brandon93]

It's a 'good friends' network with Macfarlanes, 'best friends' is Slaughter and May. They can choose any firm they want - this is the advantage over having an office there. Plus it's an acknowledgement, I think, of the other firms' expertise e.g. Slaughter and May has worked with Paul, Weiss. Source: I tried saying 'best friends' network to a Macfarlanes Partner.

Thank you, this is very helpful.

LOL about the partner story.