TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

bubblebobaprincess

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Jun 15, 2024
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Macs AC - anyone got any advice for the group negotiation? Would appreciate any insight
They really like applicants that make sure everyone in their group is heard, so if someone is a little quieter, ask them their thoughts

Don’t be nervous to ask for some time (a quick break) to discuss with your teams if the negotiation seems to be ramping up

Make sure to be one of the people keeping an eye on time and loudly stating this; “5 minutes left…”

Ensure that you come to an agreement/settlement THAT is the most important thing than your group being the “winner”

Good luck!
 

BreadandButter

Active Member
Jan 7, 2025
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10 applications made

Reed Smith SJT + VI
Akin AC
Goodwin VI
Weil VI
W&C VI
Dechert Written Task
Willkie Written Task
CMS VI
Linklaters
HSF Test

Wondering if I should do freshfields? I missed Slaughter and May, A&O and Clifford Chance. I’m not sure what others firms to look at. I would like to stick to US.
Rejected by CMS.

Got Reed Smith AC and HSF AC.

Applied to Macfarlanes but I forgot, it; received an AC today.

11 applications, 4 AC's and 1 rejection.
 

andrewk

Standard Member
Nov 17, 2024
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They really like applicants that make sure everyone in their group is heard, so if someone is a little quieter, ask them their thoughts

Don’t be nervous to ask for some time (a quick break) to discuss with your teams if the negotiation seems to be ramping up

Make sure to be one of the people keeping an eye on time and loudly stating this; “5 minutes left…”

Ensure that you come to an agreement/settlement THAT is the most important thing than your group being the “winner”

Good luck!
That's very helpful, thanks so much!!
 
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NCTC2025

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  • Nov 27, 2022
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    They have probably only just began sending AC’s out to people. 🙂

    The deadline was 3rd of January and they’re also non-rolling. 🫡

    It’s too early to assume PFO imo.
    Agreed! They might have randomly divided the applications between their team to review instead of doing it in chronological order. Its not over til you get the rejection email!
     

    Reem2024

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  • Oct 26, 2024
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    Do you remember if there was an option to choose whether you wanted Spring or Summer Vac? Because when I applied, it was just 'Vacation Scheme 2025' with no option to choose the scheme I wanted
    Same- my app is for ‘vacation scheme 2025’ and I don’t really remember picking but on their website it says they run 3 schemes and I think you selected your preference when applying.

    I assume they selected Spring (I think I selected summer 2 but I genuinely can’t remember the application form)

     
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