TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[OrangeCherry1800]

Is anyone still waiting to hear back from A&O post AC for London? I still haven’t heard back.

 

[V2002]

Has anyone completed the Dechert AC ? and if so do you mind sharing your experience was it difficult?

 

[member3804]

just the normal one, or do you mean the date? just an email

may i ask if this is for the 13th or 27th one?
i assume it's a PFO if i haven't received an email by now... but just out of curiosity!

 

[s9111]

Has anyone completed the Dechert AC ? and if so do you mind sharing your experience was it difficult?

Heya, how long was it between when you did your written exercise and hearing back for an interview?

 

[Tintin06]

has yours been moved online?

Yes, which is a shame actually. The strikes have been called off.

 

[V2002]

Heya, how long was it between when you did your written exercise and hearing back for an interview?

Hi, I havent yet completed the AC so we shall see

 

[Tsitsipas10S]

Thanks for confirming! I'm pretty disappointed it's online but oh well I guess it's something

Agreed - no merch! I am, however, quite glad to not have to travel!

 

[Gday33]

Linklaters open day invite 👀

Does anyone know what they mean by fast track vacation scheme app if you attend the OD?

 

[Bread]

Agreed - no merch! I am, however, quite glad to not have to travel!

I need all the pens and water bottles I can get!

 

[B2025]

Linklaters open day invite 👀

Does anyone know what they mean by fast track vacation scheme app if you attend the OD?

What was your WG percentile if you don't mind sharing. Also anyone else who got the open day can you share your WG score if you are happy with sharing it.

 

[Amma Usman]

any suggestions how to tackle this question?

If your favourite childhood toy suddenly came to life, what advice would you give it today? (60 words)

Hey @Lopez2017 ,

This is a really interesting question. I totally agree with @Ram Sabaratnam ’s point on the question intending to enable candidates to bring out their true personalities. I would say focus less on making your response tailored to what you think the firm wants to hear, and more on being concise with your past experiences and values. @Ram Sabaratnam had also mentioned going back to the firm’s core competencies and tailoring any qualities you have with these as well. This is great as it allows you to show demonstrated interest in some way within all parts of the written application. The firm is trying to see something, trying to uncover something about you’re interests and personality from the question - so take some time with it.

Here’s a draft of what I would’ve told my favourite plushie when I was a child:

‘Stay curious and resilient. Life’s a big adventure, full of wonder and challenges. Don’t fear mistakes – they’re just learning steps. And remember, kindness and empathy matter most, even in tough times. Hold onto your playfulness; it keeps things joyful’.

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Covington AC 😁

 

[IneedaTCASAP]

just the normal one, or do you mean the date? just an email

What date is it?

 

[member3804]

Linklaters open day invite 👀

Does anyone know what they mean by fast track vacation scheme app if you attend the OD?

it means that you'll get fast tracked to the AC (last stage of the application process) after attending the open day! congrats!

 

[far]

it means that you'll get fast tracked to the AC (last stage of the application process) after attending the open day! congrats!

Is this what Latham does too?

 

[Szofi66]

Does Links send out multiple batches of open day invites? Also someone said they are getting back to everyone by the end of today, is that right?

 

[BM99]

Does Links send out multiple batches of open day invites? Also someone said they are getting back to everyone by the end of today, is that right?

At least that's what I have been told on email

 

[Gday33]

Does Links send out multiple batches of open day invites? Also someone said they are getting back to everyone by the end of today, is that right?

I got the email at 15:47 today and it went into my junk

 

[member3804]

I got the email at 15:47 today and it went into my junk

which day is your open day on please?

 

[Szofi66]

I got the email at 15:47 today and it went into my junk

congrats!! but no email for me, status is also 'on hold' on the app portal:/