TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Jessica Booker]

Do people use "drafting" or "draughting" in their answers? I know "draughting" is the correct British English spelling but it just looks so weird, and I don't know if it's actually that common practice?

Draughting is not the correct term for writing something. Although draughting is the correct UK English spelling, it has various meanings but none are association with writing. Most of the definitions relate to the movement or air or liquid.

 

[Audric_T]

Hopeful for 2025 - Honestly TCLA has been a Godsend, a blessing with so much useful guidance and support.

I applied for 1 VAC scheme with DLA and managed to secure a place on the summer internship - hopefully, a TC to come.

I accepted an offer and contract for a paralegal role at an international firm.

I hope everyone reaches their goal and target.

 

[Ricky]

Mayer Brown AC Invite!! Any advice on it would be helpful!!

When did you complete the job simulator?


AG voice interview invite! Applied 25/12.

 

[futureTS03]

When did you complete the job simulator?


AG voice interview invite! Applied 25/12.

Hi I completed mine on the 20th December!

Congrats on the AG voice interview

 

[lolololol]

has anyone heard back from addleshaw goddard mcr office?

 

[futureTS03]

Congrats, I still haven't heard after first round of tests. How early did you apply / complete test and Job sim?

Applied 29/10
Job sim 20/12

 

[dm_corporate]

Applied 29/10
Job sim 20/12

Do you think I applied too late ( 23/11, completed tests - 11/12, heard nothing after )

 

[Ricky]

Hi I completed mine on the 20th December!

Congrats on the AG voice interview

Thank you.

Ah, okay, I did mine on the 18th 😭.

 

[Tclarocks123]

How long does Simmons give you to complete the tests ? ie is it before the deadline or after you submit?

 

[fcac98]

Hopeful for 2025 - Honestly TCLA has been a Godsend, a blessing with so much useful guidance and support.

I applied for 1 VAC scheme with DLA and managed to secure a place on the summer internship - hopefully, a TC to come.

I accepted an offer and contract for a paralegal role at an international firm.

I hope everyone reaches their goal and target.

I've been struggling securing a paralegal position, despite applying to a lot of firms. Do you mind if I private messaged you for advice on these applications?

 

[svb risk management intern]

Hi TCLA Team! Welcome back

I got an invite to the Kirkland VI (received it 2/01, applied on 31/12), and wanted to know what I can do to prepare for the motivational aspect of the question. I read through @Andrei Radu's guide for competency interview preparation already!

I understand it is 1 to 1.5 minutes long, and historically, all of my points have taken longer than that to articulate it. Furthermore, I find Kirkland attractive for 2 practice areas and its diversity, but the time limit suggests that 3 points would be difficult to articulate. My general structure is Point-CV Evidence-Analysis of Evidence-Firm specific interest-link. I am not sure if this being too long is the issue, but would love to know what I can do to ensure I get a cohesive answer to Kirkland!

Other than that, articulating and tone wise, is there anything I can do to make my answer better?

Thank you in advance!

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Goodwin. vI!

 

[andreilover01]

just got W&C VI invite!! Any and all advice is appreciated. I submitted Mayer Brown and Gibson Dunn way back in October, and just saw a couple people on this forum get progressed. Safe to assume its a PFO?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

just got W&C VI invite!! Any and all advice is appreciated. I submitted Mayer Brown and Gibson Dunn way back in October, and just saw a couple people on this forum get progressed. Safe to assume its a PFO?

Hey congrats on the W&C!! Did u apply. For spring?

 

[81104]

Mayer Brown AC Invite!! Any advice on it would be helpful!!

Hey! Was this for Spring or Summer VS?

 

[jacksollaf]

just got W&C VI invite!! Any and all advice is appreciated. I submitted Mayer Brown and Gibson Dunn way back in October, and just saw a couple people on this forum get progressed. Safe to assume its a PFO?

Congrats! Was that summer or spring?

 

[tiredtree]

I have an interview with Slaughter and May next week and trying to speedrun my current affairs knowledge and ability to debate / have a coherent viewpoint. Does anyone have any general advice for the interview? I'm also a History student so I'm also prepping for questions like 'Why not politics/academia/banking' and when I get asked what my favourite module is.

For what it's worth, I'm from an Oxbridge background but still quite nervous about the nature of the interview where they can pick up on any topic/theme you mention + ask random questions on it.

Also, is it safe to assume PFO from HSF and Latham & Watkins if I haven't heard back yet? I did go to the Latham Open Day but had to rush my VS application. Passed HSF test benchmark on 9th Dec.

 

[bibss]

White & Case VI invite!

 

[futureTS03]

Hey! Was this for Spring or Summer VS?

This is for spring

 

[user9809]

White & Case VI invite!

Congrats! When did you apply?