TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[SamiyaJ]

I applied to Cleary 2 days ago and already got rejected lmaooo 😭

 

[RonRod13]

Rejected for 3 open days, invited to 3 and applied for 8. I’m grateful for the success I’ve had soo far actually. Have a nice evening.

3 out of 8 open days ain’t that good ngl…

 

[SamiyaJ]

Updates for this cycle:

Sidley Austin ❌
Jones Day ❌
Latham Open Day ❌
NRF ❌
Bird & Bird post WG ❌
CC Open Day ❌
HSF (after saying I reached the benchmark) ❌
Linklaters ❌
Cleary ❌

Waiting to hear back:
Gibson Dunn
W&C
W&C Open Day
Baker McKenzie
Reed Smith
Covington
Cooley

It’s been rough but I’m going to remain hopeful… don’t have a choice!

 

[Tcvspfo]

3 out of 8 open days ain’t that good ngl…

I think that is really good as open days are really competitive and also considering some open day apps like 3 application questions. @IneedaTCASAP you should be proud of yourself.

 

[Deleted member 37508]

3 out of 8 open days ain’t that good ngl…

i beg to differ. It’s hard getting an open day. Of course not as hard as a vacation scheme but still competitive nonetheless. I’ve not heard from 2 firms. I wouldn’t diminish someone getting an open day. You only need 1 yes amongst the 10’s of No’s you’ll get.

 

[Deleted member 37508]

Updates for this cycle:

Sidley Austin ❌
Jones Day ❌
Latham Open Day ❌
NRF ❌
Bird & Bird post WG ❌
CC Open Day ❌
HSF (after saying I reached the benchmark) ❌
Linklaters ❌
Cleary ❌

Waiting to hear back:
Gibson Dunn
W&C
W&C Open Day
Baker McKenzie
Reed Smith
Covington
Cooley

It’s been rough but I’m going to remain hopeful… don’t have a choice!

The Bird & Bird WG is very hard. So I sympathise with you on that rejection.

What CC open day did you apply to?

 

[SamiyaJ]

The Bird & Bird WG is very hard. So I sympathise with you on that rejection.

What CC open day did you apply to?

It was the ELEVATE insight day

 

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

Can anyone advise if there are any open days remaining for people with neurodivergence or disabilities?

 

[yasmars]

Any updates from fieldfisher?

 

[Tcvspfo]

Any updates from fieldfisher?

Have you done their test.

 

[yasmars]

Have you done their test.

Nope, I haven’t heard from them since submitting my application last week. Hbu?

 

[studentdelaw786]

Updates for this cycle:

Sidley Austin ❌
Jones Day ❌
Latham Open Day ❌
NRF ❌
Bird & Bird post WG ❌
CC Open Day ❌
HSF (after saying I reached the benchmark) ❌
Linklaters ❌
Cleary ❌

Waiting to hear back:
Gibson Dunn
W&C
W&C Open Day
Baker McKenzie
Reed Smith
Covington
Cooley

It’s been rough but I’m going to remain hopeful… don’t have a choice!

i’ve also been rejected from NRF although i passed their arctic shores assessment. also expecting a PFO from Latham for their open day.

like you, waiting to hear back re W&C open day, and Gibson Dunn. good luck for the rest!!

 

[Tcvspfo]

Gately Insight Day invite

 

[AS24]

Hi @Ram Sabaratnam and @Andrei Radu

I trust you are well.

I am trying to approach this 350-word question 'What steps have you taken to research a career as a solicitor at an international law firm? What appeals to you about this career?

Should I dedicate half of the word count to 'the steps' I took and mention open days/vs. etc., and the rest of the word count to what appeals to me about a career at an international law firm?

Thank you in advance.

 

[sulanya]

heya! does anyone know how best to reach Weil grad rec - i.e. via email (do they respond frequently?) or any other platform?

 

[Amjaya]

Hi guys, I got told I need to complete 2 tests for Mayer Brown, is this automatic and sent to everyone that applies or after screening?

 

[Jessica Booker]

It is disappointing to have to say this, but please keep conversations respectful in the forums.

You don’t have to agree with everyone, but if you want to challenge their opinions, avoid personal attacks or insults.

Please keep this in mind - I really don't want to have to start having to give warnings or temporary bans out.

 

[l789]

heya! does anyone know how best to reach Weil grad rec - i.e. via email (do they respond frequently?) or any other platform?

Definitely email is the quickest way to reach.

I tried phoning their office a few times before and couldn’t get through- reception said quickest way to get an answer is email

 

[VMS]

Hi guys, I got told I need to complete 2 tests for Mayer Brown, is this automatic and sent to everyone that applies or after screening?

I'm pretty sure it's automatic, I just completed mine. Before you do, I really recommend doing the practice test they have in their email - it's quick and gives a good insight into the test (which isn't one I've encountered before).

 

[bangarangbass39]

Didn’t say they were easier degrees or not useful. My point was regarding the over-saturation of these degrees within my law society. They take the opportunities for themselves. Then coast the rest of their degree with a wealth of experience as I rough it in law struggling to differentiate myself from every other law student.

Hmm, I'm interested in what you think could be offered instead.

I understand your frustration is perhaps centred on the contradiction of the dynamic (non-law students are syphoning the law opportunities at uni) but it does come off like you feel they don't deserve it. Or, it's with your view that they are making it difficult for Law students who paying to make it in the profession. Who is arguably demonstrating a stronger passion? Perhaps you could clarify what the contention is?

With this in mind, proposing a system where law societies are dominated by law students or divided into non-law and law strata seems confusing.