TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[C_AJH]

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

I thought so too

 

[C_AJH]

anyone get something from slaughter and may summer vac scheme? i submitted on like 25th nov

submitted for summer at the start of October, got an interview on Nov 26

 

[j8]

Does anyone know if Hogan Lovells is one of those firms that are super particular about earlier grades like GCSEs/ A-Levels?

 

[NJS]

Any tips for CMS video interview?

 

[Tintin06]

Does anyone know if Hogan Lovells is one of those firms that are super particular about earlier grades like GCSEs/ A-Levels?

I’d focus on the Watson Glaser. You can improve your score there. You can’t change A-Levels or GCSEs. Just my two cents on this.

 

[VMS]

Eversheds post VI PFO, did the vac scheme in July and was told it was really close so I should re apply lol, guess not

Sorry to hear about the PFO, I hope you have better luck in your other apps! Could I ask when you did your VI please?

 

[MMy2c]

Hii, I am wondering if anyone is thinking about applying for Freshfield's London Asia TC? I didn't find much information about it so would really appreciate if someone could refer to some relevant resources

 

[Zi48]

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!

 

[lookingforaTC]

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