TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Hamaaida Khan]

Hey congratulations!!! When did you receive the invite and could you please tell me when did you apply? It would be a great help because I still haven’t heard from them

Hi! I applied on the 7th and got the VI invitation on the 16th

 

[vr36]

Hi!

Has anyone done the Weil interview and willing to share insights? Happy to swap info for White & Case VI and AC, Mayer Brown job sim, Mishcon VI, Willkie VI, or Jones Day partner interview.

 

[futuretrainee!]

out of interest what other firms have this policy (that you can't reapply after having been rejected)?

Travers Smith! If you get through to an interview you can never reapply - I am not sure if that's route specific though, i.e., you may be able reapply for a DTC if you interviewed for a vac scheme

 

[futuretrainee!]

I'd honestly appreciate a thread of some sorts about this (in case I have to do a 2nd cycle of applications) - it feels like several firms have this as a policy and don't disclose it.

I think they have to - make sure to check their early careers FAQs as that's usually where it's noted or at the very least you'll be asked to get in touch with grad rec to discuss reapplication.

 

[Chill_solicitor]

Hey, just wondering if anyone’s heard back from HSF since the online assessment x

 

[jta227]

I think they have to - make sure to check their early careers FAQs as that's usually where it's noted or at the very least you'll be asked to get in touch with grad rec to discuss reapplication.

I feel like I've heard enough credible stories to have a suspicion that many firms treat a subsequent application more harshly (that's not to say it's impossible to get in), even if their FAQ page states "you are free to reapply"

 

[0livia.pope]

procrastinating the Baker VI 😞

 

[andrecsaa]

out of interest what other firms have this policy (that you can't reapply after having been rejected)?

Travers Smith! If you get through to an interview you are never reapply - I am not sure if thats route specific though, i.e., you may be able reapply for a DTC if you interviewed for a vac scheme

I think you cannot apply for a direct TC. From Travers Smith's website:

Can I reapply if my application isn’t successful?

If your application is unsuccessful at the application stage, then you are eligible to reapply.
Unfortunately, if you attend an interview or vacation scheme and are unsuccessful you are ineligible to reapply.

 

[kokoprep]

procrastinating the Baker VI 😞

Is this Spring? Good Luck!

 

[0livia.pope]

Is this Spring? Good Luck!

Yes! Thank you - absolutely despise VIs

 

[futuretrainee!]

I think you cannot apply for a direct TC. From Travers Smith's website:

Can I reapply if my application isn’t successful?

If your application is unsuccessful at the application stage, then you are eligible to reapply.
Unfortunately, if you attend an interview or vacation scheme and are unsuccessful you are ineligible to reapply.

They do have a direct TC option! check this link: https://www.traverssmith.com/join-us/graduate-recruitment/application-process/

 

[wqueens8]

has anyone does Simmons and Simmons blended assessment yet?

 

[futuretrainee!]

I feel like I've heard enough credible stories to have a suspicion that many firms treat a subsequent application more harshly (that's not to say it's impossible to get in), even if their FAQ page states "you are free to reapply"

As a re-applicant, I can confirm that I have never made it past the application stage for firms I went to assessment centres with :/

 

[hmarsden]

Has anyone got any insight on the Pinsent Masons blended assessment/VI? VI are what I'm worst at so I'm terrified to take it😭 (general VI tips are also welcome, any help is much appreciated!!!)

 

[Adithi]

Has anyone got any insight on the Pinsent Masons blended assessment/VI? VI are what I'm worst at so I'm terrified to take it😭 (general VI tips are also welcome, any help is much appreciated!!!)

Did you hear back from Pinsent Masons?

 

[hmarsden]

Did you hear back from Pinsent Masons?

I've just applied, so doing their blended assessment asap

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

I've just applied, so doing their blended assessment asap

Hiya I did mine a while ago, but I remember it being the cappfinity style SJT+Critical Thinking+Numerical component type test. There's also a case study component where you have to write a note of advice, as well as 2 VI questions that were motivational + competency (I think). But you can log in and out of the platform and take as long as you like with the case study/VI questions. So, I wouldn't stress too much.

 

[Babablacksheep]

procrastinating the Baker VI 😞

Does anyone have any insights on this?

 

[jta227]

Has anyone got any insight on the Pinsent Masons blended assessment/VI? VI are what I'm worst at so I'm terrified to take it😭 (general VI tips are also welcome, any help is much appreciated!!!)

Will DM you in a bit. (Just posting so I remember to)

Edit: done

 

[m12]

has anyone done the baker vi and can shed some light on how many questions/prep time etc? tqqq much appreciated