TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[msclm]

any post-written exercise Dechert news?

 

[B2025]

Any winter apps still open other than Burges?

 

[IneedaTCASAP]

Any winter apps still open other than Burges?

Hogan lovells closes 31/10

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Are there application questions

No questions!

 

[sjr22]

Hi all, I have a written exercise coming up as part of an AC this week, and I was wondering if there were any sources and potentially practice/mocks you could recommend. Super nervous about it, so would really appreciate it!

 

[Amma Usman]

Hi all, I have a written exercise coming up as part of an AC this week, and I was wondering if there were any sources and potentially practice/mocks you could recommend. Super nervous about it, so would really appreciate it!

Hey @sjr22 , well done on getting the AC. In terms of preparations, I remember fishing out several articles when I had ACs coming up. After reading them, I’d make a summary of the main issues and their impacts on law firms and their clients. The reason this is a good starting point is because any written element will essentially require you to demonstrate an understanding of those two core elements, as well as an ability to summarise information adequately. You may not necessarily be asked about the legal and commercial implications in a written assessment, but this knowledge will serve you well one way or another.

So, practicing using random articles on the FT, for example, would aid your preparations. Hope this helps!

I also understand all the nerves, so take a moment before your assessment to recharge

 

[B2025]

Hogan lovells closes 31/10

Thank you

 

[crt1s]

Does anyone who's been to a Mishcon open day or previously applied know if we can abbreviate/shorten the name? If so, is it MDR, MdR or Mishcon? Thank you

 

[Jessica Booker]

No questions!

I would then include a cover letter with the application.

 

[VMS]

Does anyone who's been to a Mishcon open day or previously applied know if we can abbreviate/shorten the name? If so, is it MDR, MdR or Mishcon? Thank you

I used Mishcon

 

[sjr22]

Hey @sjr22 , well done on getting the AC. In terms of preparations, I remember fishing out several articles when I had ACs coming up. After reading them, I’d make a summary of the main issues and their impacts on law firms and their clients. The reason this is a good starting point is because any written element will essentially require you to demonstrate an understanding of those two core elements, as well as an ability to summarise information adequately. You may not necessarily be asked about the legal and commercial implications in a written assessment, but this knowledge will serve you well one way or another.

So, practicing using random articles on the FT, for example, would aid your preparations. Hope this helps!

I also understand all the nerves, so take a moment before your assessment to recharge

Hi Amma, this is super useful thank you!

 

[TJM23]

I had a meeting with HL recruiter last year, and they directly said that after about the middle of October competition increases and the "any additional information you would like to tell us" essentially goes from optional to mandatory to distinguish between applicants. Just smth to bear in mind.

I can't see this on the application form for lift off, where would it be?

 

[KBanana]

Has anyone heard of ppl starting their contracts early at any MC firm? e.g. if they applied for a 2026 TC but were able to start in 2025 instead?

 

[B2025]

Am rooting for positive news this week for everyone. It is a new week and lets get this week started positively.

 

[asplawyer100]

Any winter apps still open other than Burges?

A fair few, off the top of my head:

Cleary Gotlieb
Covington
Hogan Lovells

There's probably more

 

[B2025]

A fair few, off the top of my head:

Cleary Gotlieb
Covington
Hogan Lovells

There's probably more

I thought Covington was closed for winter.

 

[asplawyer100]

I thought Covington was closed for winter.

Yeah my bad, Covington did close a few days ago. However, I just remembered that Jones Day is still open. So the 4 that are still open to my knowledge are:

Cleary Gottlieb
Hogan Lovells
Jones Day
Burges Salmon

 

[B2025]

Yeah my bad, Covington did close a few days ago. However, I just remembered that Jones Day is still open. So the 4 that are still open to my knowledge are:

Cleary Gottlieb
Hogan Lovells
Jones Day
Burges Salmon

Thank you for this and no worries I don't blame you as it closed 2 days ago.

 

[IneedaTCASAP]

Thank you for this and no worries I don't blame you as it closed 2 days ago.

I wouldn’t apply to jones day they have given offers already as they’re rolling

 

[B2025]

I wouldn’t apply to jones day they have given offers already as they’re rolling

Been rejected from already haha but thanks for the heads up.