TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[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

 

[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

 

[cjwx]

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

Allaboutlaw

 

[bsh]

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.

Thank you Gemma!

 

[Tintin06]

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!

Vacation Scheme. I guess I’ll apply for the TC as well.

 

[legal_student2024]

Hello! I thought the Pinsent Masons app deadline for London was the 28th November (as stated on Legal Cheek), but on their website it now says they are only taking applications for their other offices? Has anyone heard anything regarding this? I assume its because they did rolling confirmations, but would super helpful to know if there is now no point submitting an app.

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Hello! I thought the Pinsent Masons app deadline for London was the 28th November (as stated on Legal Cheek), but on their website it now says they are only taking applications for their other offices? Has anyone heard anything regarding this? I assume its because they did rolling confirmations, but would super helpful to know if there is now no point submitting an app.

Hey I applied 23.10.24 and haven’t heard anything back, not sure if they’ve now closed apps!

 

[ashwright]

I sent them an email three weeks ago, as am in the same position as you, 15/11 they replied saying they are still reviweing applications....

That's a shame they didn't give anything concrete - I might try emailing them to see if they can give us a rough estimate at this point

 

[g.cl.2020344]

That's a shame they didn't give anything concrete - I might try emailing them to see if they can give us a rough estimate at this point

Yeah that’s a good idea- just some more clarity would be helpful

 

[g.cl.2020344]

has anyone else received any update from w&c this week lol

Nope! Have you?

 

[gimmeavacschemepls]

has anyone else received any update from w&c this week lol

Still haven't heard back post VI - assuming it will be a PFO at this point lol.