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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

Gin

Active Member
Dec 26, 2023
17
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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!! 🫡
Thanks that's really helpful. I think it's fair not to send out the last-minute application since they are rolling. Would definitely apply earlier next year 😭
 
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bubblebobaprincess

Standard Member
Jun 15, 2024
8
24
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

Star Member
Jan 7, 2025
34
110
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

Active Member
Nov 17, 2024
10
24
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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