TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[jacksollaf]

Was your HSF application for the Spring VS or Summer? I applied for Summer.

I submitted my HSF application on the 1st of Dec and passed the benchmark on the 3rd of Dec and I also have not heard back at all.

I wonder if HSF goes through Spring VS applications first and then the Summer ones.

I read somewhere on this forum that HSF get back to people in batches and review strong applications a few times before making final AC offers as they recieve 1000’s of applications.

Not sure whether to assume PFO.

No no, it's way too early to determine if it's a PFO for HSF summer:

1) I haven't seen anyone receive an AC invite for the summer
2) They might start sending out AC invites for Spring; summer seems a tiny bit too early (probably end of Jan...)
3) I also applied fo the summer and passed the benchmark so I am praying that it's not a PFO

 

[jacksollaf]

White & Case VI invite!

Congrats! Was that for the summer or spring?

 

[Anonymousxyz]

Could anyone share some insight as to how long the response time is per question for the Weil VI?

 

[Chris Brown]

No no, it's way too early to determine if it's a PFO for HSF summer:

1) I haven't seen anyone receive an AC invite for the summer
2) They might start sending out AC invites for Spring; summer seems a tiny bit too early (probably end of Jan...)
3) I also applied fo the summer and passed the benchmark so I am praying that it's not a PFO

That’s what I am hoping is the case because I have seen a fair amount of AC offers from HSF on the forum but only for their spring vs.

I haven’t seen any people receive AC offers for summer vs yet.

Normally the AC’s run through to February for the summer vs but I hope we get a response by mid to end Jan so we have time to prepare if we are successful.

If not I’m cooked 😂😂

 

[trainee4u]

Goodwin. vI!

Have you done it yet? Just wondering whether it's a "here's your question, you have 90 seconds to think of an answer" (so you need to be prepped in advance) or a "here's the first question, you can record the answer whenever you're ready" type of vi.

 

[Legalstalker]

For those who got the Goodwin VI I did the vac scheme last year. There was no VI element, this is the first year.

I am happy to answer any questions anyone has about the firm and wishing you all the best with the VI 🥳​

 

[trainee4u]

Did anyone who got the Goodwin VI apply close to the deadline?

applied at 16:56 on the last day (the deadline was 17:00).

 

[sack]

Kirkland & Ellis vi invite, apply close to ddl, any insights would be appreciated

 

[futuretrainee8482]

Hi - Can someone who has completed the W&C VI, please share insights on DM. I can share information for Linklaters, HSF, AOS, and Sidley.

 

[DesperateForVac]

Has anyone heard back from Clyde and Co Vac scheme?

 

[futuretrainee8482]

Hi - Would anyone here be able to help me out with rare recruitment candidate review forms?

 

[sjr22]

For those who got the Goodwin VI I did the vac scheme last year. There was no VI element, this is the first year.

I am happy to answer any questions anyone has about the firm and wishing you all the best with the VI 🥳​

Yep even the grad rec website doesnt mention a VI, just an interview

Does anyone have insight (maybe someone attended an open day) on the app process?

 

[trainee4u]

Has anyone heard back from Clyde and Co Vac scheme?

I got a reply saying "you are not eligible". Apparently graduates can't apply, lol.

 

[Legalstalker]

There was an interview last year before the scheme, it is the same as last year.

How are you telling me it is the same when I said it wasn’t?

Last year it was application > live interview on zoom > VS offer.

There was no prerecorded interview.

 

[jacksollaf]

Has anyone heard back from Clyde and Co Vac scheme?

Strangely they spammed me with 7 emails saying exactly the same thing, which by the way does not make sense because I already applied and did the test (which they say we will have to do again if successful on the 7th of Jan... really confused, anyone has a take on this?? 😂 😂 😂 )

"Hi [...],

We are delighted that you have started an application for the London Summer Vacation Scheme role.

Please be reminded that our application window closes at 11.59pm GMT Monday 6th January.

[...]

If you meet the eligibility criteria, you will be sent a link to complete our Cappfinity digital assessment on Tuesday 7th January. You will then have 5-days to complete this. Please note, we are unable to extend this deadline as we have a short timeframe to shortlist for all our roles.

[...]"

Should I contact them or something ???

 

[Laylaaa]

Was your HSF application for the Spring VS or Summer? I applied for Summer.

I submitted my HSF application on the 1st of Dec and passed the benchmark on the 3rd of Dec and I also have not heard back at all.

I wonder if HSF goes through Spring VS applications first and then the Summer ones.

I read somewhere on this forum that HSF get back to people in batches and review strong applications a few times before making final AC offers as they recieve 1000’s of applications.

Not sure whether to assume PFO.

I don’t think you should assume that. I applied spring and I just got an AC invite, so it might still take a bit before they start to send out invites for summer.

 

[Chris Brown]

I don’t think you should assume that. I applied spring and I just got an AC invite, so it might still take a bit before they start to send out invites for summer.

Congrats on your AC invite. Best of luck with it I’m sure you will do amazing!! 😀

Can I ask when did you apply and when did you take the SJT test / get confirmation that you had met or passed the benchmark. 🙂

 

[Lizzie_Sullivan]

For firm applications like CMS
that ask you about any resits you have taken, does that automatically put you out of the running if you had? I did a few resits over the course of university (2nd and 3rd year) but it was in my undergraduate degree which was not Scots Law for sickness and bereavement reasons- thanks COVID. I know the answer will probably be it depends but I am sure my reasons are not especially compelling considering everyone experienced much of the same thing and potentially did not have resits?

 

[TC_2024]

Anyone heard anything back from Gowling post VI last month?

 

[S7321]

I am a prospective career changer who has applied for several VS this week (Macs, Simmons, Reed Smith and NRF). I have a first-class degree from Oxford in History and have worked in public affairs for well-known technology companies for the last 4 years (graduated 2020).

Do I have a realistic shot of getting an interview or AC? I've tried to link my strong interest in the technology industry to this sector in law, and I think I've done a fairly good job covering transferrable skills in my applications too. Is my lack of pre-existing legal experience likely to be a big issue?