TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[jacksollaf]

Does anyone know whether the Akin test is automatic? Can't seem to find anything online

did anyone receive a test? I applied on the 15th of October and still haven't heard back since the confirmation email...

 

[kokoprep]

Hi - has anyone received test for baker summer?

 

[yasmars]

did anyone receive a test? I applied on the 15th of October and still haven't heard back since the confirmation email...

Yes, some have

 

[AlegalA]

RPC WG! Don't know if it's automatic tho

 

[jacksollaf]

Hi - has anyone received test for baker summer?

Not on this thread I think; have you already??

 

[NJS]

Anyone else receive a Kirkland VI? or should I expect ANOTHER PFO

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

Anyone on here apply to Kirkland for a direct TC and hear back yet?

Not sure if they’re only reviewing vac scheme applications atm or direct tc too

 

[dm_corporate]

Anyone else receive a Kirkland VI? or should I expect ANOTHER PFO

It has only been one working day since the deadline so you might not hear back until next week.

 

[NJS]

It has only been one working day since the deadline so you might not hear back until next week.

That is true, but I also thought they were rolling

 

[seaweed.bond]

RPC WG! Don't know if it's automatic tho

Well done!! I don’t think it’s automatic because their website says this about their application process ‘Timeline’: ‘Selected candidates invited to take the Watson Glaser psychometric test (practice test above)’.

Btw if you don’t mind me asking, when did you apply ?

 

[dm_corporate]

That is true, but I also thought they were rolling

No, they are not rolling. They send out VI's on a rolling basis but not AC invites. I asked this at the open day.

 

[dm_corporate]

Have they sent out all VI invites?

Highly unlikely since the majority of applications will have come in over the Christmas break. I believe around 200 get a VI - we should find out today or next week.

 

[OliverTwist]

Is anyone else having issues applying to Brown Rudnick. The link to VI Desktop has 'no vacancies available', but the TC window is open until end of Jan..?

 

[TCLA Community Assistant]

Do firms always review applications in chronological order of receipt?

No - there can be various methods of how things are reviewed and often it can be quite random based on factors like people’s availability.

 

[lawyersum]

How long did people wait to get their feedback report from the Macfarlanes test?

 

[andrecsaa]

Macfarlanes no, got a low 2:1 with extenuating circumstances and was progressed to AC

Did you progress to AC in this cycle? Could you share when did you apply?

 

[lawyersum]

Did you progress to AC in this cycle? Could you share when did you apply?

99.9% sure they were talking about last cycle as Macf do not recruit on a rolling basis

 

[helloj]

Just received Goodwin VI! Any insights would be much appreciated, I have insights into Willkie and Weil VI!

 

[Tintin06]

we need an update!

Nothing to report since that update. I've reviewed my applications recently though. I think Bakers is a rejection. I also think Cooley is too. Possibly White & Case = rejection. These apps aren't that great, honestly. Feeling more positive about some others.

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

Goodwin vi, wow, I’m shocked!