TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[kokoprep]

Has anyone heard back from Sidely Spring/Summer?

 

[Shandy101]

When did it come in?

Mine came in at 17:49

 

[Szofi66]

Did Goodwin close already?? I thought it was midnight. Their site says applications have now closed.

 

[yasmars]

Did Goodwin close already?? I thought it was midnight. Their site says applications have now closed.

Closed at 5pm.

 

[The-PFO-Collector]

Did Goodwin close already?? I thought it was midnight. Their site says applications have now closed.

5pm

 

[asplawyer100]

Anyone know if it’s possible to find the Mayer Brown simulation VI questions?

 

[murm]

During the insight evening, they mentioned 250 applicants- but yes, still a lot. Then they'll pick the top 100 or 120 (I can’t remember exactly) to advance to the next stage.

Written exercise - 250
Interview - 120
Vac scheme - 70

 

[C_AJH]

Hi, just wondering if there was any point in applying to Davis Polk given the deadline is on the 19th.

non rolling so why not

 

[NJS]

Skadden PFO... had it TCLA-reviewed too...
Kind of interesting given how I went from securing a vac scheme having zero commercial knowledge in my first cycle to getting rejected by absolutely everything in my 3rd cycle...

I'm in the exact same boat lol

 

[gazdgazd11]

is there a point applying to Wilkie or too late?

 

[Cara888]

Has anyone heard back from Sidely Spring/Summer?

I still haven’t heard back about the Winter one 🤣

 

[Tcvspfo]

Seeing a lot of Skadden pfo. I did not apply for them but know how devasting the rejection can be.

Skadden have missed out on a great candidate so don't let that silly PFO affect you and you might get a VS at their competitor so think of it as it is their loss.

Skadden pfo you will forget about it in a few weeks time and think lof it as a positive to make a few other apps and we are all in this together.

 

[Mug Fan]

Same! Jesus, I'm not complaining but literally everyone sent invites at once today. Weil, RS, Skadden and MB

I got BCLP Online Test through this morning and Reed Smith VI this evening. Talk about buses! Is MB Mayer Brown? Haven't anything from them...

 

[theonecompetant]

That Ashurst test was dreadful. How is the report telling me that my strength is also an "area for development"?

 

[futuretrainee2503]

Seeing a lot of Skadden pfo. I did not apply for them but know how devasting the rejection can be.

Skadden have missed out on a great candidate so don't let that silly PFO affect you and you might get a VS at their competitor so think of it as it is their loss.

Skadden pfo you will forget about it in a few weeks time and think lof it as a positive to make a few other apps and we are all in this together.

Wish you drafted the Skadden pfo email 😂 This is so sweet of you! The email was kind of rude for no reason. This is what I needed Thanks for being kind

 

[Niabpatel8]

Does anyone have any info about the Reed Smith VI?? just got the email through this evening

 

[BBsharkk]

I'm in the exact same boat lol

I'm not usually the one to complain about rejections, just perplexed at what could've possibly gone wrong. Added multiple internships to my CV, went to ASCAC, attended their online open day twice, spoke to their trainees, had my application reviewed....etc.

I don't know if my mid 2:1 law degree at a top RG uni was the dealbreaker, but would be much more content if they simply say they strongly prefer Oxbridge students or those with a first-class degree. I really don't mind law firms being openly and honestly elitist, but saying you're diverse and acting like it are completely different things...

 

[C_AJH]

Has anyone heard back from Sidely Spring/Summer?

I emailed and they said expect a response in January

 

[Tattyasha]

I'm not usually the one to complain about rejections, just perplexed at what could've possibly gone wrong. Added multiple internships to my CV, went to ASCAC, attended their online open day twice, spoke to their trainees, had my application reviewed....etc.

I don't know if my mid 2:1 law degree at a top RG uni was the dealbreaker, but would be much more content if they simply say they strongly prefer Oxbridge students or those with a first-class degree. I really don't mind law firms being openly and honestly elitist, but saying you're diverse and acting like it are completely different things...

If it helps I have really naff grades and did my degree from home, scraping a 2:1, have BCC at A Level and awful GCSEs. Degree was through the uni of London international but still, not oxbridge. I also went to insight evening last year and was rejected but managed to progress this cycle.
I totally get the hurt as I’ve been there myself but don’t underestimate how competitive it is. Some of this is a numbers game and comes down to luck. Keep going, you’re doing brilliantly 🌟

 

[Shandy101]

I'm not usually the one to complain about rejections, just perplexed at what could've possibly gone wrong. Added multiple internships to my CV, went to ASCAC, attended their online open day twice, spoke to their trainees, had my application reviewed....etc.

I don't know if my mid 2:1 law degree at a top RG uni was the dealbreaker, but would be much more content if they simply say they strongly prefer Oxbridge students or those with a first-class degree. I really don't mind law firms being openly and honestly elitist, but saying you're diverse and acting like it are completely different things...

I think you should definitively reflect on this after the cycle. You have other apps in play and you need to remain in the positive headspace to continue with those. I got rejected by post app Weil in 2022, 23 and for direct TC. This time, I've got a VI with the exact same experience and grades I applied with before- mid-2:1 from an RG Uni, so stay positive things will happen for you. I also got Skadden with those grades. I got a 59 in Crim law in the first year, too 😂😂.