TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[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!

 

[kokoprep]

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

Hey when did you submit your VI and when did you hear back with AC? Could you please share?

 

[Kakaboo]

Fieldfisher PFO post test