TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[zbizzle]

Anyone else not received anything from Addleshaw Goddard since taking the critical thinking test? I took it early November

I took the test in early December and just received VI today

 

[cjwx]

guys am i cooked if i mentioned one sentence about an international secondment opportunity to a certain office in a 'why this firm' question. I did still manage to mention two other points about the firm and my interaction with the London office.

What firm is this and why would this be an issue? I’m genuinely asking? As long as you mentioned why that excites you I’m not sure what the problem would be. I know a lot of firms have international secondments but, many don’t and if you mention other things specific about the firm I’m sure that should be fine.

 

[DesperateForVac]

I got a pfo from dentons in the middle of my reed smith vi .💀💀

Was this after VI?

 

[SamiyaJ]

Reed Smith PFO. I kind of saw it coming tbh.

Sorry to hear this is this post application or post blended assessment?

 

[SamiyaJ]

Thank you! Submitted my app mid December and completed my Blended Assessment yesterday

Congrats! You must’ve smashed the test/interview to receive the invite the very next day. Do you mind sharing what your pillars were like? Best of luck!

 

[jojo23]

Was this after VI?

Lmao no, post application...
I wasn't shocked

 

[lawyerletsgo]

anyone who has done the WFW / watson farley vi --> is the commercial question based on legal industry challenges or more open ended like tell us about a news story?

 

[lawyersum]

What firm is this and why would this be an issue? I’m genuinely asking? As long as you mentioned why that excites you I’m not sure what the problem would be. I know a lot of firms have international secondments but, many don’t and if you mention other things specific about the firm I’m sure that should be fine.

sorry just to clear it up - i saw an earlier post on the forum from Jessica mentioning that we should focus on work the London does in our answers, so I just wondered whether that sentence would make my commitment to the London office of this firm seem a bit shaky/unserious - but I’m hoping like you said that the other parts of my answer make up for it.

 

[hawkins19]

Does anyone know any firms that are still open for Vac scheme applications and are not rolling?

 

[rocky2451]

Bakers SJT

 

[BillSikes]

Does anyone know what SPB test is please?

 

[fxy]

Anyone have insights regarding reed smith vi?

I have completed the interview not heard anything back - Has anyone heard anything

 

[fxy]

RPC AC!

Hey if you don't mind sharing when did you send your application in?

 

[fxy]

Hi, I did it a few weeks ago so I don't have very strong memories but from what I remember you had to be quite concise because they asked you one question with a few sub questions each time (if I am wrong anyone can correct me).

hey how long did they take to get back to you after the VI

 

[elsx]

hey how long did they take to get back to you after the VI

They haven't so far ...

 

[fxy]

Anyone know around what time period Freshfields gives out its WG test for the vac scheme?

They gave me mine today and I applied around mid December

 

[fxy]

Has anyone heard from Macfarlanes yet? I scored lowest in credibility - don't know if anyone else also had this?

haven't heard back either

 

[Legalgirl]

Is it safe to assume Davis Polk PFO? Crying in the club rn...

 

[Arbiter141]

Has anyone received word on Latham for the summer vac scheme post app?

 

[Chris Brown]

Does anyone know any firms that are still open for Vac scheme applications and are not rolling?

I think some US firms are e.g., Orrick and Ropes and Gray. Their deadline is 31st Jan and they’re non-rolling.

Stephenson Harwood is open but not sure if they are rolling or non-rolling. This deadline is 28th of Feb for both Spring and Summer VS.

Spring VS starts in April so not sure if they meant 28th Jan. 🤷🏾‍♂️

I’d say it worth double checking if you are going for the Spring VS. 🙂​