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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
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I would just like to add I applied to WFW a few hours before the deadline and made it to final interview for direct tc so don’t lose hope!!
Congrats! Can I ask when you were invited to the Davis Polk Interview?I have an interview with Davis Polk and a Cleary AC next week- would be very thankful for advice on either!
I am assuming that if people have got passed the second round of the application process and I haven't had a response yet to the initial application then its a rejection. If theres no sign that anyones application has moved forward I'm assuming I'll hear back some point this month
Congrats!!I have an interview with Davis Polk and a Cleary AC next week- would be very thankful for advice on either!
Congrats!! 🥳I have an interview with Davis Polk and a Cleary AC next week- would be very thankful for advice on either!
would you mind saying when you heard what from Cleary? I’ve heard nothing since completing WG. ThanksI have an interview with Davis Polk and a Cleary AC next week- would be very thankful for advice on either!
I have been a lurker for a few months and finally made an account, I have made 10 applications. I am thinking of doing more. Sharing my journey with you all.
For reference, I applied to DP on December 7 (spring and summer VS), and heard back today. I applied to Cleary (spring) at the beginning of November and got the invite yesterday. Good luck everyone!
I have an interview with Davis Polk and a Cleary AC next week- would be very thankful for advice on either!
Does anyone know if firms like Hogan Lovells send all their AC invites in one go or not? I've done their WG but have seen an AC invite for someone who sat it like 12 days after me so am trying to figure out i've been rejected and they haven't sent it yet or not
On their website it mentions they get around 4-5,000 applications across all their different opportunities e.g., HL Lift Off/Launch Pad, VS and Direct TC’s. 🥲
Around 2-300 people get invited to the VS AC across WVS and SVS. I imagine they will read every application and select the best ones and send those invites out as they review. 🤷🏾♂️
They consider applications alongside WGT scores.
@Amma Usman @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu
What is the best way of approaching answers to why law vs why commercial law? I did law undergrad and had debated changing careers until I decided to pursue masters degree in international commercial where I took a practical M&A module which made me realise i wanted to go into commercial law. This is what I have talked about in my applications/VIs and have given this answer regardless of whether I was asked why law or why commercial law. If asked in an interview to elaborate on the difference between the two, how would you suggest approaching an answer to this?
thank you so much in advance!
What is the best way of approaching answers to why law vs why commercial law? I did law undergrad and had debated changing careers until I decided to pursue masters degree in international commercial where I took a practical M&A module which made me realise i wanted to go into commercial law. This is what I have talked about in my applications/VIs and have given this answer regardless of whether I was asked why law or why commercial law. If asked in an interview to elaborate on the difference between the two, how would you suggest approaching an answer to this?
thank you so much in advance!
Has anyone heard back from AG (Addleshaw), Bates Wells, DAC, CMS (for the grad solicitor apprenticeship), and Lewis Silkin?
I have applied for all of them long before the end of October.
For AG = Completed the critical thinking test on the 26th of Oct
For CMS = Completed the WG on the 18th of Oct
For DAC = Completed the VI on the 3rd of Dec
I have heard nothing from Bates Wells - applied on the 10th of Oct; they are supposed to be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
Similar with Lewis Silkin who I applied to on the 23rd of Oct.
I have applied for all of them long before the end of October.
For AG = Completed the critical thinking test on the 26th of Oct
For CMS = Completed the WG on the 18th of Oct
For DAC = Completed the VI on the 3rd of Dec
I have heard nothing from Bates Wells - applied on the 10th of Oct; they are supposed to be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.
Similar with Lewis Silkin who I applied to on the 23rd of Oct.
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Has anyone completed the Simmons and Simmons blended application? Any advice, tips and tricks would be highly appreciated!
I think I saw something about DAC replying quite late, so not before February/March I think... Also, for CMS, consider yourself lucky! I didn't even receive the WG and haven't heard anything yet so there's hope for you!
@Andrei Radu Hi I have another question if you don't mind, please. I made an (unsuccessful after VI) application to CRS last year and for one of their 'demonstrate a time when you have demonstrated this skill/value' type questions in the application form, my example is still the same. It's the most recent work experience. I could change it and use a different example but that would mean using an older experience. Would it be better to do that, even if that means going back as far as 2021? Thanks!
I have another question if you don't mind, please. I made an (unsuccessful after VI) application to CRS last year and for one of their 'demonstrate a time when you have demonstrated this skill/value' type questions in the application form, my example is still the same. It's the most recent work experience. I could change it and use a different example but that would mean using an older experience. Would it be better to do that, even if that means going back as far as 2021? Thanks!
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