TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[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.

 

[chrisbrown]

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?

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

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

Burges Salmon said they'll get back to candidates on the week of the 24th of Jan, as they've had an 'unprecedented' number of applications.

 

[benb123]

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

I'm in the same boat... the wait is awful

 

[lawyersum]

Not a fan of firms saying they had an ‘unprecedented amount’ or ‘2000’ applications in emails. Really makes us applicants feel like a needle in a very very large haystack. I mean don’t we already know how competitive this process is without them numbering us??! Sorry for the rant guys just had to let it out🫶🏼

 

[Amiyrerose]

Ahh okay! Maybe I should be expecting a pfo

Hopefully we hear back soon!! & cyber and data risk!!

I spoke to them and they said we should here next week about it

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

Not a fan of firms saying they had an ‘unprecedented amount’ or ‘2000’ applications in emails. Really makes us applicants feel like a needle in a very very large haystack. I mean don’t we already know how competitive this process is without them numbering us??! Sorry for the rant guys just had to let it out🫶🏼

I guess it makes the PFOs easier to bear. 2000 applications for Mills & Reeves is insane though. I'd have expected that for a MC/SC firm not a national firm.

 

[lawyersum]

I guess it makes the PFOs easier to bear. 2000 applications for Mills & Reeves is insane though. I'd have expected that for a MC/SC firm not a national firm.

I think they had so many applications because their process was just the application form with grades and personal info, then the test. No long written answers. And yeah I see where you’re coming from, but all I can think is that if there’s 2000 this cycle, there’ll maybe be 3000, 4000 next year etc, just gets harder.

 

[Lawlife5]

I think they had so many applications because their process was just the application form with grades and personal info, then the test. No long written answers. And yeah I see where you’re coming from, but all I can think is that if there’s 2000 this cycle, there’ll maybe be 3000, 4000 next year etc, just gets harder.

They said they got 2000 last year as well lmao