TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[g.cl.2020344]

I completed mine on the 29th of December but still haven't heard back; and from the thread, I haven't seen anyone progress yet.

I did my VI on the 27th not sure what the next stage would be- I think AC

 

[jacksollaf]

I did my VI on the 27th not sure what the next stage would be- I think AC

Yes, the next stage is an AC I think.. On their website, they call it "selection day" (https://www.eversheds-sutherland.co...age/students-and-recent-graduates/recruitment):

"The recruitment process for both the vacation scheme and training contract comprises:

Stage 1: An application form to be completed online. We ask for information about you: your qualifications, languages and any relevant work experience. We also have some strengths-based questions exploring situations you have faced or could face in the role, your response to these situations and what energises you about them.

We are proud to be using the REALrating Contextual Recruitment System, which helps us ensure fairness and equality in our application reviews. As a firm we are committed to fostering a more inclusive and equitable hiring process. REALrating provides us with information to assess applicants’ academic achievements accurately and fairly, as well as within the context of their educational and personal circumstances.

Stage 2: A video interview with strengths-based questions exploring situations you have faced or could face in the role, your response to these situations and what energises you about them. The video interview is not ‘live’ and you will record your answers in response to the questions presented. You will not have an opportunity to pause the video or re-record your answers. The video itself will be approximately 10 minutes in length and will ask you strengths-based questions.

Stage 3: Selection day includes a strengths-based interview and two exercises, helping us assess not just what you can do, but what you have the potential to do and what you are energised by. Further details will be provided nearer the time of your selection day."

 

[User5678]

Just to check you spelt it Forsters on your app!

Hahaha omg, good attention to detail! Yes I did, I have a supermarket in my home town called foresters so it’s my phone autocorrect😂😂😭

 

[floral.tcla]

any advice for applying to Linklater's open day?

 

[JessicaTC27]

Any advice for the willkie VI?

Congrats!! When did you apply and when is your VI set to take place and did they offer multiple dates to choose from? (I’m thinking of applying next year)

 

[JessicaTC27]

Hey everyone, I've just received a Willkie VI invite! A big win for me, so I would really appreciate any insights or advice please (I am yet to successfully pass a VI stage...) thank you

Congrats!! When did you apply and when is your VI set to take place and did they offer multiple dates to choose from? (I’m thinking of applying next year)

 

[yasmars]

Congrats!! When did you apply and when is your VI set to take place and did they offer multiple dates to choose from? (I’m thinking of applying next year)

They give you one week to submit it upon receiving an invite the VI

 

[jacksollaf]

Is it ok if we use abbreviations for firms while writing cover letters or answers to questions... For instance, is it ok if we say "White & Case" once and then the subsequent ones employ the abbreviation "W&C", or do they mind?

Other examples, HL for Hogan Lovells, S&C for Sullivan & Cromwell, L&W for Latham & Watkins, etc..

 

[James Wakefield]

Is it ok if we use abbreviations for firms while writing cover letters or answers to questions... For instance, is it ok if we say "White & Case" once and then the subsequent ones employ the abbreviation "W&C", or do they mind?

Other examples, HL for Hogan Lovells, S&C for Sullivan & Cromwell, L&W for Latham & Watkins, etc..

Probably fine but I’d check what abbreviation they use (if you can find it through research).

For example Trowers & Hamlins seem to be ‘Trowers’ rather than T&H.

 

[spade]

Is it ok if we use abbreviations for firms while writing cover letters or answers to questions... For instance, is it ok if we say "White & Case" once and then the subsequent ones employ the abbreviation "W&C", or do they mind?

Other examples, HL for Hogan Lovells, S&C for Sullivan & Cromwell, L&W for Latham & Watkins, etc..

i've done it all the time and been fine! i always write out the full name then in brackets the abbreviation when first mentioning it
for latham & watkins tho, i'd choose latham over l&w bc i've heard far more people just say latham, but that might just be a personal preference

 

[Jessica Booker]

Is it ok if we use abbreviations for firms while writing cover letters or answers to questions... For instance, is it ok if we say "White & Case" once and then the subsequent ones employ the abbreviation "W&C", or do they mind?

Other examples, HL for Hogan Lovells, S&C for Sullivan & Cromwell, L&W for Latham & Watkins, etc..

This varies from firm to firm.

For instance, Latham & Watkins can just be referred to as Latham rather than L&W. The firm themselves shorten it to Latham on their website.

If a firm’s name is only two words like Hogan Lovells, I don’t think it needs to be shortened.

 

[Laylaaa]

Slaughter and May - PFO. Low 2:1 in all Oxbridge modules, banging CV + cover letter. Will improve for next cycle because tbh I know that they focus a lot on grades.

Can I please ask when you applied and if this was for the summer vac scheme?

 

[walterwhite]

That Debevoise application was a marathon, I am so burnt out looool

 

[kevin28394]

hey everyone, I'd really appreciate any insights on the wilkie VI, it's my first this cycle so I have no idea what to expect

 

[LauraWilliams256]

Any tips for Reed Smith VI and SJT?

 

[Gin]

hi guys I just got the Kirkland & Ellis VI. Any tips? Tysm )

 

[user9809]

Any tips for Reed Smith VI and SJT?

When did you apply?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

hi guys I just got the Kirkland & Ellis VI. Any tips? Tysm )

Congrats~! When did u apply?

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

Any tips for Reed Smith VI and SJT?

When did you receive it and when did you apply?

 

[lawyersum]

Any tips for Reed Smith test + VI? Applied 10 Dec and received test yesterday evening x