TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Z48]

dont they have a video interview stage before they process for AC?

There’s no VI for Linklaters

 

[LawAspirer]

In which country you did the bachelors in?

I did my bachelors in the Netherlands and then a master in the UK

 

[helloj]

For Reed Smith, it asks about their sectors. Is this the same as their industries? Sorry if this is a dumb question!

 

[BillSikes]

Any point applying to Milbank if the intake is 75% Oxbridge?

Probably not, no.

 

[splash17]

I have heard of some people who have been invited to Linklaters AC for spring and summer already- has anyone here heard back?

I got Links AC invite this morning

 

[helloj]

I got Links AC invite this morning

Congratulations!! When did you apply?

 

[splash17]

Congratulations!! When did you apply?

Thanks! I went to the Open Day and applied through the fast track form on the 21 November.

 

[User5678]

Does kennedys not send a feedback report after their assessment?

For anyone who’s curious it’s SJT and 2 or 3 WG ques from each section!

 

[tomaspessanha]

I got Links AC invite this morning

Congratulations! Spring or summer?

 

[futureTS03]

any update on HSF summer vac scheme? I can only see spring scheme AC invites

 

[Andrei Radu]

Any point applying to Milbank if the intake is 75% Oxbridge?

I would say yes - I remember I was also slightly put off by the stats last year, but I applied, and ended up getting both a VS and a TC offer. Following my VS there over half of the TC offers were made to non-Oxbridge students and several Oxbridge vacation schemers did not convert, so I don't think the firm has a very strong policy in favor of recruiting from those universities. While I think Milbank had a somewhat higher Oxbridge presence than other US firms, it was not to an extent that should dissuade people from applying. During the scheme, I also met trainees and junior associates from a variety of other RG universities, so if you like the firm I think you should just go for it.

 

[Andrei Radu]

For Reed Smith, it asks about their sectors. Is this the same as their industries? Sorry if this is a dumb question!

On a quick look on their website, I would say they are the same. The firm lists categories like 'Financial Services' and 'Entertainment and Media' as industries, but these are the same terms that are use to describe economic 'sectors' firms operate in.

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

just realised i made a grammatical error in my DPW cover letter... how likely am i to be rejected on the basis of this?
@Andrei Radu

 

[sapphireoreos]

any update on HSF summer vac scheme? I can only see spring scheme AC invites

Got a PFO from HSF's summer vac scheme post-test, so I think no news is good news

 

[sapphireoreos]

Yes go for it!

Could I also message you about the application form? Working on an application to Withers and the 60 words word count is stumping me so much

 

[fcac98]

Could I also message you about the application form? Working on an application to Withers and the 60 words word count is stumping me so much

Yeah go for it!

 

[Legalitaly]

any update on HSF summer vac scheme? I can only see spring scheme AC invites

Currently in the same situation!

 

[anonymousowl64]

Hi everyone,

I’ve been invited to a Clifford Chance assessment centre for a training contract.

I’ve read that a significant number of training contract offers go to Spark scheme students. Out of the 100 Clifford Chance offers each year, does anyone know how many are typically left for direct applicants?

What do you think are the chances of success for those of us who didn’t come through Spark? Would appreciate any insight or advice.

Cheers!

 

[Hana ♥]

Has anyone heard from Akin anymore?

 

[legallyad]

Skadden WA ... submitted 3 minutes late and didn't finish all the points of action. Not feeling very optimistic but it was great to get to the next stage for a chance! Best of luck to everyone who did it