TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[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.

 

[bb123]

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

 

[BobThebIlly]

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

I haven’t even received the test invite oh no

 

[lawyersum]

They said they got 2000 last year as well lmao

Seems to be a psychological tool then lol

 

[Wannabe_Lawyer]

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.

That makes sense RE: Mills & Reeves - with how easy it is to submit.

 

[Akimbo001]

Another day of no news here 🥲

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

Can I ask for any tips for the CMS VI?

 

[Gin]

Hey guys is there any points applying for BCLP SVS now?

 

[BobThebIlly]

Should I assume a rejection if I haven’t received a WG invite from Freshfiekds? I applied on the 9th

 

[James Wakefield]

If anyone is up for sharing Reed Smith scores, do message me!

 

[Chris Brown]

Hey guys is there any points applying for BCLP SVS now?

To be honest this is tricky because BCLP’s application for SVS has 4 x 500 word long answer questions (2,000 words overall). 🥲

If you feel that you can write a strong written application I would go for it but with the short time frame left it will definitely take superhero abilities. 🥲

The deadline is the 17th of Jan and BCLP recruits on a rolling basis. I think it’s definitely possible to still apply but it will be a challenge. Best of luck!! 🫡

 

[ipreschern]

If you’ve done a White and Case AC-

1) how long was it?
2) was the written exercise sent before the 45 min interview?

Would appreciate any help- am trying to schedule

 

[Rhohia]

To be honest this is tricky because BCLP’s application for SVS has 4 x 500 word long answer questions (2,000 words overall).

If you feel that you can write a strong written application I would go for it but with the short time frame left it will definitely take superhero abilities.

The deadline is the 17th Jan.

I also read that they said they would likely disregard applications on the deadline day. I think because they think it’s a last attempt and you don’t care for the firm maybe… I won’t apply for this reason

 

[Chris Brown]

I also read that they said they would likely disregard applications on the deadline day. I think because they think it’s a last attempt and you don’t care for the firm maybe… I won’t apply for this reason

It is definitely risky for sure. 💯

I would never want to discourage anyone from applying to any firm but BCLP is a tricky one. 🥲

I have seen people already getting AC offers for the SVS from a few weeks ago.

I guess it comes down to how fast someone can write a good quality application. 🙂

 

[James Wakefield]

It is definitely risky for sure.

I would never want to discourage anyone from applying but BCLP is a tricky one. 🥲

It is true that BCLP seems to be Rolling with a capital ‘R’. Could still be worth a shot though with a strong application.

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Fieldfisher test invite! Would be grateful for any advice!