TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[futuretrainee2503]

HL Summer Vac Scheme WG! Applied 22 Oct and just got the test.

 

[g.cl.2020344]

RPC anticipating giving outcomes end of Feb at the latest post WG 👍🏻

Damn that’s ages away!

 

[yasmars]

HL Summer Vac Scheme WG! Applied 22 Oct and just got the test.

I thought the WG is automatic?

 

[elsx]

I thought the WG is automatic?

I don't think it is. I also just got the invite and applied a month ago.

 

[johnnn821]

Damn CC PFO (for London TC). This one stinks. Last year I was waitlisted and this year I spent significantly more time on my application, made sure to tailor my answers to the firm as much as possible and basically did everything in my power to make sure I get through the VI. It just shows that you cannot take anything for granted and sometimes it is a numbers game. Onto the next one

 

[futuretrainee2503]

I don't think it is. I also just got the invite and applied a month ago.

I am confused too… is it automatic or not

I thought the WG is automatic?

I am not sure if they have changed their process this year?

 

[yeezyee]

Damn CC PFO (for London TC). This one stinks. Last year I was waitlisted and this year I spent significantly more time on my application, made sure to tailor my answers to the firm as much as possible and basically did everything in my power to make sure I get through the VI. It just shows that you cannot take anything for granted and sometimes it is a numbers game. Onto the next one

exact same position as you it’s ok onwards and upwards!

 

[Miss Chocolate]

their instagram has a countdown that says 13 hours left.. i’m assuming it’s midnight at 11:59

Thank you so so so much!!

 

[Unknowncabbage]

Two Clifford Chance TC email rejections in 15 minutes😂

 

[Tintin06]

Damn CC PFO (for London TC). This one stinks. Last year I was waitlisted and this year I spent significantly more time on my application, made sure to tailor my answers to the firm as much as possible and basically did everything in my power to make sure I get through the VI. It just shows that you cannot take anything for granted and sometimes it is a numbers game. Onto the next one

First time I pass a WG. After doing them for seven years. And this happens. I have no words.

 

[yasmars]

I don't think it is. I also just got the invite and applied a month ago.

Ah okay! They seem to have changed their process this year

 

[Gday33]

HL WG invite! Applied 31/10

 

[ashwright]

I absolutely love how firms send two rejections (/s)...must just be an administrative thing but it's really twisting the dagger.

 

[g.cl.2020344]

I haven’t heard from W&C since original app for their WVS, even tho it’s started. I’m not sure if they are considering me for spring- should I email?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

I think someone already mentioned that they emailed and heard back saying that they were considering people in order of their preference

Ah amazing thank you! I’ll hold strong and not email.

 

[futuretrainee2503]

I just realised I have jumbled up my answers and questions for the CMS app.. ie: for question 1 i’ve pasted my question 2 answer 😭
@Jessica Booker @Amma Usman
Do you guys recommend applying using a new email perhaps? or contact grad rec

 

[Cara888]

Fieldfisher AC!

Congratulations! Was this for diversity access scheme or direct TC ?

 

[zq522]

Congratulations! Was this for diversity access scheme or direct TC ?

Direct TC.

 

[elizabethkate]

when an application asks, 'what skills would make you good trainee solicitor at XYZ firm' are you meant to be specific about the firm or more general like - good at communication because that's important as a lawyer?

 

[Deleted member 37508]

Clifford Chance rejection. Very surprised given I went to their open day and did 2 of their forage courses. Hard to understand where you went wrong without feedback.