TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[ashwright]

Hey guys, I was looking to maybe get a bronze/gold membership as im struggling to get past the application stage. Can someone provide more insight as to whats included and if its been beneficial! Thanks so much

I'm on the gold membership & have found it very helpful!
There is so much on offer. Some things which have been really helpful for me:
- Watson Glaser course - helped me go from below 60th percentile to the 95th
- Application review - 1 working day turnaround + you get incredibly detailed feedback
- Premium Chat - allows you to ask quick questions to the moderators + others in a small group chat on TCLA
- Premium Database - access to countless successful + unsuccesful apps to pretty much any firm you can think of; helpful to know if you're on the right track

 

[hmevey]

I'm on the gold membership & have found it very helpful!
There is so much on offer. Some things which have been really helpful for me:
- Watson Glaser course - helped me go from below 60th percentile to the 95th
- Application review - 1 working day turnaround + you get incredibly detailed feedback
- Premium Chat - allows you to ask quick questions to the moderators + others in a small group chat on TCLA
- Premium Database - access to countless successful + unsuccesful apps to pretty much any firm you can think of; helpful to know if you're on the right track

Hey, thank you! It is a bit of an investment so I just wanted to know if other people found it helpful before i splurge! Thank you for your help

 

[NCTC2025]

Has anyone received ac's for hogan lovells summer vac scheme? I applied 7/11 did the test 8/12 and haven't heard anything since

I had one yesterday and I understand that they've only arranged 2 ACs so far which means only 12 ppl have been invited to AC. I believe they interview around 150 for the Summer schemes so I wouldn't worry! There'll likely be more invites made as they arrange more ACs

 

[Olivialee15]

Any movement w Linklaters?
Also - if anyone goes to the event on monday, please can you ask when they're aiming to get back to us 🙏

I have a Links AC on Tuesday, found out mid December. Did go to the open day and we got a fast track link! If anyone has any AC tips please let me know as it's my first ever and I'm not sure what to expect!!! - super nervous 😵 A

Also, does anyone who might've done an Links AC in 2023 or 24 have a crisis email exercise? It doesn't say there will be one on the assessment centre structure information but maybe they want to keep it a surprise?

 

[camrxc]

I have a Links AC on Tuesday, found out mid December. Did go to the open day and we got a fast track link! If anyone has any AC tips please let me know as it's my first ever and I'm not sure what to expect!!! - super nervous 😵

Hey, congrats! Is this for the spring one ?

 

[Olivialee15]

Hey, congrats! Is this for the spring one ?

Thanks, no it's for summer !

 

[ashwright]

I have a Links AC on Tuesday, found out mid December. Did go to the open day and we got a fast track link! If anyone has any AC tips please let me know as it's my first ever and I'm not sure what to expect!!! - super nervous 😵 A

Also, does anyone who might've done an Links AC in 2023 or 24 have a crisis email exercise? It doesn't say there will be one on the assessment centre structure information but maybe they want to keep it a surprise?

Congrats! Wishing you all the best for Tuesday - you will smash it! ❤️

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

For anyone who's applied to Greenberg Traurig, where did you put your grades? I have 22 undergraduate modules so I'm not sure if it'll fit on my CV without some creative formatting

I got an interview last year and I just put my average and the grade for my dissertation, you could put yearly averages too i guess

 

[svb risk management intern]

Does anyone know if Freshfields always has a direct TC line in June/July or if they only open it in specific years?

 

[lawstudent2]

I had one yesterday and I understand that they've only arranged 2 ACs so far which means only 12 ppl have been invited to AC. I believe they interview around 150 for the Summer schemes so I wouldn't worry! There'll likely be more invites made as they arrange more ACs

okay great thanks so not all hope lost then, hope it went well

 

[crt1s]

Does anyone know if Freshfields always has a direct TC line in June/July or if they only open it in specific years?

I believe someone on here said it’s been phased out and replaced by a winter vac scheme starting this year. However, not 100% certain so maybe someone can confirm

 

[kelisi88]

Any news from NRF (post arctic shores) and Cooley...?

 

[S7321]

Anyone heard anything from either Simmons & Simmons post VI, or from Sidley, MoFo or Orrick?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Anyone heard anything from either Simmons & Simmons post VI, or from Sidley, MoFo or Orrick?

I've heard nothing from Orrick or MoFo

 

[RG2025]

Does anyone have advice for the K&E AC please?

 

[Lizzy]

hey when did you find out if u don’t mind me asking?

Dec 22nd

 

[Applebanana425]

I have a Links AC on Tuesday, found out mid December. Did go to the open day and we got a fast track link! If anyone has any AC tips please let me know as it's my first ever and I'm not sure what to expect!!! - super nervous 😵 A

Also, does anyone who might've done an Links AC in 2023 or 24 have a crisis email exercise? It doesn't say there will be one on the assessment centre structure information but maybe they want to keep it a surprise?

Prepare to do the WG again!

 

[member7830]

I have a Links AC on Tuesday, found out mid December. Did go to the open day and we got a fast track link! If anyone has any AC tips please let me know as it's my first ever and I'm not sure what to expect!!! - super nervous 😵 A

Also, does anyone who might've done an Links AC in 2023 or 24 have a crisis email exercise? It doesn't say there will be one on the assessment centre structure information but maybe they want to keep it a surprise?

hi! good luck with the ac!! can I ask which open day you went to and when you heard back? still waiting on my fast track outcome, but assuming its a pfo...

 

[lou1707]

If I haven’t heard back from HFW yet should I consider it a rejection… I’ve seen people saying ACs start in 10 days lol

 

[ashwright]

Hi guys! Do you have any suggestions for showcasing commercial awareness in an application without being overly descriptive? I don't want to sound like I'm listing deals and awards on a firm's website but am not sure how to correctly engage with material when I'm not yet really in the industry..

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