TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[James Wakefield]

I applied on 28/11 and have not heard back. Has anyone who applied post 28th heard back with WG Invite?

Looking back it took my 10 days last year before I got the WG.

I think they do screen beforehand, but maybe the different speeds are to do with the offices people are applying for?

 

[deeja]

I was wondering if anyone here has experience with the NBC Universal final round interviews for their legal internships. What should I expect, and do you have any tips?

Also, has anyone gone through the HireVue process for the BBC Solicitor Apprenticeship or Training Contract? Any insights on the questions or format would be super helpful!

Thank you!☺️

Hey which nbc universal internship did you apply to and when did you hear back from the VI?

 

[Rus]

Hey, do we have to submit VI & SJT for Latham & Watkins before the deadline?

Fr though does anyone know?

 

[BobThebIlly]

Has anyone heard back for HL Lift Off??

 

[BobThebIlly]

Has anyone heard back for the HL Lift Off Programme

 

[Jaysen]

You need to add UK firms. Most if not all the firms you have left all take under 20 applicants on for a TC with most of them taking under 10. You need to apply to different firms then move laterally or you’ll be here for another cycle.

I don't agree with this. I'm not sure why you're telling someone they need to apply somewhere else and move laterally nor why your tone is so hostile.

@Tintin06, this is a really good number of applications and very helpful to see your progress. Plenty of people get training contracts without adding in UK firms, so don't feel like you need to do this unless you are actually interested in those UK firms.

It's fair to say that you can 'diversify' by applying to a few 'less competitive' firms, but it doesn't mean you have to do this, and I would find some of the more mid-sized firms that you are interested in (whether US/UK/global) if that's what you wanted to do.

 

[Jaysen]

I just got the call that I made it to the the A&O Shearman Summer Vac!!!!!🤯

Congratulations!! Me too, got the call at 15:23 and it still feels surreal 🥹 Looking forward to meeting you!

Well done both of you!

 

[plshireme]

I did not and still progressed to the AC stage, as did a number of other people I know who progressed past the application stage. If you particularly like DLA and have the time to invest into writing a high-quality cover letter, it will definitely not hurt your chances. However, if there are many other firms that you are currently applying or intending to apply to, and if you think you might struggle to complete them by the relevant deadlines, I would simply focus on writing high-quality responses to the mandatory questions.

Thanks! I sent it off without as I still have a fair few applications to do

 

[gimmeavacschemepls]

Hey which nbc universal internship did you apply to and when did you hear back from the VI?

It was for the immigration intern, I got the call yesterday.

 

[AI212121]

Hi, I've been invited for a second stage interview with Gibson Dunn in January. This is the time i've progressed to something other than a video interview and am quite nervous on what to expect. Does anyone have any advice on how to prepare/expect?

 

[doglover123]

CMS PFO

Sorry to hear! Was this post app, test or VI?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Hi, I've been invited for a second stage interview with Gibson Dunn in January. This is the time i've progressed to something other than a video interview and am quite nervous on what to expect. Does anyone have any advice on how to prepare/expect?

Huge congrats! Is this for the vac scheme?

I would say prepare to be pushed in directions you maybe didn’t expect- so be prepared but also make sure you are comfortable with questions you haven’t even thought of!

 

[AI212121]

Huge congrats! Is this for the vac scheme?

I would say prepare to be pushed in directions you maybe didn’t expect- so be prepared but also make sure you are comfortable with questions you haven’t even thought of!

Yeah, GD only recruits through vac schemes. I'm just really nervous tbh, i know they test more commercial awareness and general abilities but then also some of the questions on glassdoor are stressing me out. Someone said they got asked "what makes GD different to Cleary and Linklaters?" Is this likely to be cos that applicant said they also applied to those firms, or just randomly? Because I could answer that compared to other firms i applied to but definitely not with random ones. Does anyone have advice?

 

[Tintin06]

Is the Paul Hastings work experience assessed? It doesn't sound like your standard VS. Is it worth applying for that or the direct TC? Any know where they mostly hire from?

 

[allwillbewell]

if anyone has the done the Dechert written exercise and is able to provide any tips, please PM me! Applied 4/11

 

[svb risk management intern]

Hi @Andrei Radu @Ram Sabaratnam @Amma Usman!

I was hoping to understand what might be the most optimal discussion point for why you choose this firm's levfin practice area. This is for the Latham app, which I am unsure of what I should talk about.

Trawling through the forums, I know to talk about (a) client focus, (b) industry focus, or (c) market focus, but Latham's levfin team is quite similar to other firms in all three of these markets. For example, they are similar to K&E, P,W, and Weil for their large-cap deals, but similar to DLA, HL, Macs for their mid-market work as well. They are similar in their market focus to Weil and CC as they target IBs, private credit, and PE sponsors, so that also makes them similar, and finally, all of these firms' London office works on multi-jurisdictional deals specifically in the EMEA region.

So it seems to be difficult to answer "why train at Latham over its competitors?" if the firm is similar to others. I understand it is asking specifically why I would train at the firm, but it seems very difficult to clearly explain why Latham does different work to its competitors when the levfin market seems to be highly commoditised.

Appreciate the help!

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Yeah, GD only recruits through vac schemes. I'm just really nervous tbh, i know they test more commercial awareness and general abilities but then also some of the questions on glassdoor are stressing me out. Someone said they got asked "what makes GD different to Cleary and Linklaters?" Is this likely to be cos that applicant said they also applied to those firms, or just randomly? Because I could answer that compared to other firms i applied to but definitely not with random ones. Does anyone have advice?

I would assume they were asked to compare to those firms cos that’s where they applied to. When did you apply to GD?

 

[AI212121]

I would assume they were asked to compare to those firms cos that’s where they applied to. When did you apply to GD?

I applied on 08/09, got an invite for a first stage interview 22/11, had it on Tuesday, then got a response today.

 

[emma.d]

Could attending a competitive open day go under this: Please tell us about your achievements and positions of responsibility. (500 words)

 

[Deleted member 37508]

if anyone has the done the Dechert written exercise and is able to provide any tips, please PM me! Applied 4/11

Have you been invited for the spring?