TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[IneedaTCASAP]

Well done on all these apps! Just wondering when you heard back from Willkie post VI ?

Doesn’t matter when he heard back as you hear back based on when you submit your VI. It’s 15 days so everyone will hear back at different times.

 

[legal18]

Has anyone had any communication with Stephenson Harwood this application cycle? Really struggling with their 3 x 600 word application questions.

 

[kokoprep]

I genuinely dread updating module scores on each app than having to write applications, does anyone else relate to this?

 

[cleojwilliams]

I genuinely dread updating module scores on each app than having to write applications, does anyone else relate to this?

Yeah it is such a tedious process. I have them written out on a document and copy and paste to make the process a bit quicker, but in my experience most firms make you input each module individually.

 

[cleojwilliams]

Has anyone had any communication with Stephenson Harwood this application cycle? Really struggling with their 3 x 600 word application questions.

Tell us why you want to become a solicitor, and with reference to your experience so far, explain how your skills are suited to the role. 600
With reference to your professional, academic and personal experiences, what makes Stephenson Harwood the right place for you to train? 600
I think have to write 600 words EACH on these questions is wild, because there is so much overlap. I am attending their virtual AI event on the 26th of Novemeber so hopefully I can learn more about the firm from that.

 

[Bread]

I genuinely dread updating module scores on each app than having to write applications, does anyone else relate to this?

Speaking of which, does anyone know how to add employment history etc to a Vantage profile? All that comes up when I go on modify profile is the contextual information

 

[futuretrainee101ac]

hey - wondering if anyone knows why Clifford chance has sent a wg invite even though I passed last year ? Does this mean they no longer take your old score OR are they allowing you the choice of a redo ?

Any info/clarification is appreciated.

This happened to me, I sent them an email stating exactly that, so the best bet is to drop them an email!!

 

[legal18]

Tell us why you want to become a solicitor, and with reference to your experience so far, explain how your skills are suited to the role. 600
With reference to your professional, academic and personal experiences, what makes Stephenson Harwood the right place for you to train? 600
I think have to write 600 words EACH on these questions is wild, because there is so much overlap. I am attending their virtual AI event on the 26th of Novemeber so hopefully I can learn more about the firm from that.

Literally!!!! Where did you sign up for this event?

 

[bsh]

Doesn’t matter when he heard back as you hear back based on when you submit your VI. It’s 15 days so everyone will hear back at different times.

I wondered if it was 15 days from the date you complete your VI or 15 days from the application deadline.

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

I wondered if it was 15 days from the date you complete your VI or 15 days from the application deadline.

Neither, 15 days from the Video Interview deadline you get

 

[cwhite233]

Heya I wouldn’t take it as a rejection, they may have been interviewing people in batches. I know for some firms they are doing interviews across like a four week period! Stay strong!!!

Thanks! Yeah it's just slightly difficult because I work full time and the WVS is in 2.5 weeks so difficult to request a whole week of leave on such short notice

 

[vishnu]

Does anyone know what grades successful applicants to King and Spalding get? Only see firsts on LinkedIn.

@Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam

 

[KBanana]

Is being a campus ambassador for a law firm considered a position of responsibility or work experience? Or can it be both, allowing me to be flexible in my answers? Thanks!

 

[helloj]

Does anyone have insights into Clyde & Co digital assessment? How many video questions are there and how long do we have to prep? Thanks!

 

[VMS]

Sullivan & Cromwell ✅

Key: ✅ = application submitted; 📝 = test received; 🎥 = video interview; ❌ = rejection.

*Training Contract applications

Congrats on your apps! Can I ask what you've applied for in relation to S&C? I was under the impression that graduates could only apply for their TC, not the VS, but I might have read it wrong!

 

[VMS]

@Amma Usman

Sorry, I'm sure you've already been asked this, but is there any chance you could talk about what you felt made your application for Gibson Dunn stand out? Is there any opportunities you've taken that you thought really interested them/gave you an advantage?

Thank you!

 

[WillkieGemma]

For the Willkie VI, does anyone know if the firm intends to get back to candidates with a result 3 weeks (15 working days) after the VI deadline we were given or 3 weeks after the VS deadline?

Hi, I aim to get back to everyone within 15 working days of the deadline. Sometimes there is a short delay and this is simply due to busy-ness. I do get back to all candidates as soon as I possibly can.

 

[WillkieGemma]

Do Willkie give out offers rolling?

Hi @NJS no we don't. For context, here is our website text:
"Do you recruit on a rolling basis?
Yes and no. We review applications and video interviews as they arrive, meaning you will hear from us within ten to fifteen working days as to the outcome of your application. However, two of our application stages will not take place until after the deadline, meaning we won't make any offers at all until after the deadline and will not fill up places before the deadline. "

 

[SamaraJ]

Is anyone applying to FieldFisher's diversity access scheme?

I am having trouble with creating a strong answer to this question: Describe the personal life experiences that have given you the unique perspective you would bring as a insight scheme participant at Fieldfisher, and how this perspective will support your success. (800 characters)

if anyone has any tips on how best to approach this question that would be great

 

[Uch21]

Does anyone know whether OC's Bristol office offers a seat in IP? And whether this would include patents? Torn between Bristol and London!!

They only offer IP disputes in the London office. You can find all the seats they offer here. https://join.osborneclarke.com/training-and-development