TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[BillSikes]

Mills Reeve rejection

 

[studenttolawyer]

hi i’m still waiting for the assessment for VS. do you mind telling me when you submitted your app?

If this helps, I also submitted the WG. I submitted my application on the 2nd of Jan and received WG invitation on the 6th.

 

[tcla02]

If this helps, I also submitted the WG. I submitted my application on the 2nd of Jan and received WG invitation on the 6th.

thank you i can’t lie im a bit scared that they’re taking too long to send it. maybe i should just assume a PFO and move on

 

[VacSchemer]

For the Freshfields app, there is a work experience section as part of the vantage form but there is also space for a CV to be uploaded (optionally). Would it make sense to do both since it just stick to one of them?

 

[Aspiringsolicitor01]

Mills and Reeve PFO

 

[Chris Brown]

Nope on the vac scheme for HL, and I completed the application and WG.

Same here I applied around mid Dec and did the WGT just before xmas and haven’t heard anything since. 🤷🏾‍♂️

 

[Alessio1642]

Nope on the vac scheme for HL, and I completed the application and WG.

For the Freshfields app, there is a work experience section as part of the vantage form but there is also space for a CV to be uploaded (optionally). Would it make sense to do both since it just stick to one of them?

I would do both. I did both for K&E and received a VI invite so assuredly there’s no issue. As such, I think the same for Freshfields is fine.

 

[a1024]

@Andrei Radu @Amma Usman @Ram Sabaratnam @Jessica Booker As a premier law firm, how do you think Paul, Weiss maintains its competitive advantage? (300)

Hi! How would you recommend structuring an answer for this question? Also, would you have any tips on how to research specific things about the firm to answer it?

 

[studenttolawyer]

thank you i can’t lie im a bit scared that they’re taking too long to send it. maybe i should just assume a PFO and move on

I am quite certain that WG is a part of their screening process. They said during the Open Day that they only review the application after you pass the test. I wouldn't assume a PFO just yet. However, moving on and not thinking too much about it is, in my opinion, a good approach.

 

[Chris Brown]

I am quite certain that WG is a part of their screening process. They said during the Open Day that they only review the application after you pass the test. I wouldn't assume a PFO just yet. However, moving on and not thinking too much about it is, in my opinion, a good approach.

thank you i can’t lie im a bit scared that they’re taking too long to send it. maybe i should just assume a PFO and move on

I also read on this forum somewhere that they send the WGT in batches and begin to screen applications before the deadline. 🙂

For that reason, it might just be they are doing both at the same time now. I wouldn’t assume a PFO just yet.

HL do receive around 4,000+ applications a year so I guess it’s just a waiting game atm. 🫡

 

[elsx]

Ideally, put all this law-related experience (open days, events etc) in the work experience section.

I think extracurriculars are for leisure activities, positions, and (sometimes) awards

Hi
I have never thought about adding those for firms I did not do the open day/event for.
Do you add them all or make a selection (and if so how.... I am so confused 😅)

 

[LawLawLawLawLaw]

i applied for mishcon back in late november and havent heard anything since - i've seen some people mention VIs - should i assume PFO?

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

Hi
I have never thought about adding those for firms I did not do the open day/event for.
Do you add them all or make a selection (and if so how.... I am so confused 😅)

Hi, it’s probably best to group them all under one experience entry.

Vac schemes should be their own work experience section. But open days and events can be grouped together.

Highlighting all the events and open days that you’ve attended (even at other firms) helps show your commitment to a career in law.

You can also expand on what you enjoyed to then strengthen your interest in the firm that you’re applying to.

Hope this helps!

 

[elsx]

Hi, it’s probably best to group them all under one experience entry.

Vac schemes should be their own work experience section. But open days and events can be grouped together.

Highlighting all the events and open days that you’ve attended (even at other firms) helps show your commitment to a career in law.

You can also expand on what you enjoyed to then strengthen your interest in the firm that you applying to.

Hope this helps!

Thank you ! I will do that from now on

 

[kokoprep]

Did sidley send out AC for spring summer?

 

[Akimbo001]

i applied for mishcon back in late november and havent heard anything since - i've seen some people mention VIs - should i assume PFO?

I got a PFO from MdR a while ago, so if you haven't heard anything, perhaps they are still considering you.

 

[mariistm]

Another day of no news here 🥲

Waiting to hear from: CMS post VI, Links, Hogan Lovells, Birketts, Kennedy post VI, Burges Salmon, NRF.

 

[bubblebobaprincess]

Anyone completed Freshfeilds WG? I need to discuss how it went 😂 I thought you were allowed 40mins not 30???

How did it go?

 

[hmarsden]

Has anyone heard back from DLA Piper for manchester at all? feels like ive been waiting for years😭

 

[bubblebobaprincess]

@Andrei Radu @Jessica Booker @Amma Usman

Do you have a rough idea of what percentage of applications are shortlisted for MC law firms?