TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[doablueberry]

Any updates from Cleary (Winter) or Weil and Kirkland (Spring)?

Hi there,
Sorry to say, but I was offered a cleary winter AC last thursday. Fingers crossed you get some late good news and good luck with the others!

 

[Amma Usman]

Does anyone have any advice for the bird & bird video interview?

Hey @erderlylars

For pre-recorded interviews, my tip is to generally not overthink it. The reason is because in a short preparation time of only a few seconds, your first instinct to the question should be what you convey. I also recommend knowing your skills and key competencies beforehand. This precludes you from the stress of thinking of an answer to many possible questions as a preparation strategy. Rather, it prepares you for an application of these skills to any given scenario or question put forth.

@Andrei Radu has also made a really comprehensive guide which I have linked below;

A complete guide for competency interview preparation

This is a guide for the purposes of preparing for competency interviews, be they in a VI, another intermediary step or an AC/final stage interview. The advice here is based on my personal approach, as I received VS offers from top US/MC firms 4/4 times I implemented it. This will include: A...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[Amma Usman]

how many trainees does gibson dunn take

Hi @unknownnn7372 , roughly 9 a year.

 

[gazdgazd11]

How long does it take for DLA Piper to send VI invitations after passing WG? it’s been a week since they’ve last emailed

Been 2 weeks for me ://

 

[AS24]

Hi @Amma Usman, @Ram Sabaratnam and @Andrei Radu

I trust you are all well.

I am applying to Katten and am trying to understand how to answer this question.

What experience and skills do you have that will make you an excellent solicitor at Katten?
I am struggling to understand how specific I should be. Would you suggest looking for keywords used by the firm's marketing team?

Thank you in advance for your help.

 

[nodustollens]

How long does it take for DLA Piper to send VI invitations after passing WG? it’s been a week since they’ve last emailed

I emailed them regarding when we’ll hear back for the AC and they said that since they’ve closed applications there’s been a delay in processing all their applications.

 

[Amma Usman]

Hello, @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu @Ram Sabaratnam Do you know of any firms to which you can apply for Vacation schemes multiple times in one cycle?

Hey @V2002 , @Jessica Booker @Ram Sabaratnam and @Andrei Radu will have more thoughts on this, but just to jump in beforehand - many firms will have the ‘no application till next cycle’ policy. I believe the reason is to juggle the volume of applications effectively. However, I know some firms accept direct TC applications when VS applications in the same cycle have been unsuccessful.

I’ve done some research and a found a very helpful list complied by a TCLA member, @Adrian_S. The list was created in 2022, so it’s worth you checking the FAQs section of the graduate recruitment website to find if the position remains the same ( although I presume not much would have changed by now).

List here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ple-times-in-the-same-recruitment-cycle.5113/

 

[member3804]

I emailed them regarding when we’ll hear back for the AC and they said that since they’ve closed applications there’s been a delay in processing all their applications.

Thanks!

 

[Gday33]

Anyone going to linklaters OD tomorrow? Their email said to give your travel arrangements and they would sort but I haven’t heard anything back from them?

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Hi there,
Sorry to say, but I was offered a cleary winter AC last thursday. Fingers crossed you get some late good news and good luck with the others!

Don't be sorry, hope your AC went well and you get an offer! Can I ask when you completed your WG?

 

[cjwx]

DLA Piper AC invite for London! Anyone else have on the 26th of November? if you have DM me, we could try to help each other prep.

 

[doablueberry]

Don't be sorry, hope your AC went well and you get an offer! Can I ask when you completed your WG?

I completed it on roughly the 18th October. Thank you for the kind words!

 

[Tintin06]

What's with all the partner departures at Latham this year? 😮

The Lawyer covers these stories. You can only see the headlines. But you can easily google them.

 

[sjr22]

hi all, how do you let firms using cvmail (like sidley for instance) that you have a winter vacation scheme - I applied for their spring/summer and want to put it down as prospective to make my app even stronger.

Thanks in advance

 

[ellastevens]

Anyone know if Irwin Mitchell applications are rolling or non-rolling?

I messaged one of the Early Careers managers on LinkedIn and she said that isn’t non-rolling

 

[Audric_T]

DLA A/C November 2024 😁 Thank you to everyone who has given me advice. If anyone have some hints and tips I would be grateful - this is my only real choice firm.

 

[Tcvspfo]

Clyde and Co TC pfo what a nice week am really enjoying the PFO's.

 

[cjwx]

Has anyone done the AC for DLA at this cycle?

 

[ashwright]

Jones Day post AC PFO and A&O post app PFO, flopping like Mbappe at Madrid rn

Your Lamine Yamal era is loading, have faith

 

[RonRod13]

Has anyone got an AC for DLA's Manc office?