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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

Chris Brown

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Thank you!

So I applied quite early on as I submitted both my VS and my Liftoff application at the same time. I believe it was in October. As for the AC, I did it yesterday and the grad rec initially told me I would hear back in 2 weeks but the partner called me today!

But as I have previously commented on this forum, when I got the AC offer there were only two options and the Grad Rec confirmed they had only arranged two ACs so far yesterday meaning only 12 ppl had gotten invited. She said there would be a lot more in the coming weeks so don't worry! If anyone gets invited to an AC, feel free to dm me for some insight.

Edit: I got rejected from liftoff but still made it onto the VS so don't worry if you're in the same boat!
Thank you for this I really appreciate it. 🫡

The partner must have been impressed to have called the next day!! 😎

I’m surprised there has only been two AC’s so far given the deadline passed two weeks ago. 😭

There’s definitely hope left for those of us that applied closer to the deadline! 💀
 
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Chris Brown

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Does anyone know if Skadden makes offers on a rolling basis? I chose Feb 03 which is the last slot.
I didn’t apply to Skadden but I remember at one of their events the grad rec manager said they have a limit on the number of people who make it to each stage:

250 written exercise, 120 partner interview and 70 for vacation scheme (15-20 per VS).

I imagine they would wait until everyone had done their interview before making all of their VS offers, especially as they have 4 VS’s (two in spring and two in summer).

Best of luck for the interview!!
 
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BobThebIlly

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Thank you!

So I applied quite early on as I submitted both my VS and my Liftoff application at the same time. I believe it was in October. As for the AC, I did it yesterday and the grad rec initially told me I would hear back in 2 weeks but the partner called me today!

But as I have previously commented on this forum, when I got the AC offer there were only two options and the Grad Rec confirmed they had only arranged two ACs so far yesterday meaning only 12 ppl had gotten invited. She said there would be a lot more in the coming weeks so don't worry! If anyone gets invited to an AC, feel free to dm me for some insight.

Edit: I got rejected from liftoff but still made it onto the VS so don't worry if you're in the same boat!
Huge congratulations!!!

I also got rejected from lift Off and I’m still waiting to know if I made it to the AC. I did complete their first year scheme so I hope it’s not doom and gloom lol
 
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badmintonflyinginsect

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@Andrei Radu Hi Andrei! I haven’t heard back from DPW at all. I reached out to the GR about the status of my application but they said they’re still considering applications - which I’m not sure about since I’ve heard they tend to hold their interviews over a smaller time period (one week) and the first round began this Monday.

Do you reckon I should just assume a PFO for my own mental peace?
 
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studentdelaw786

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@Andrei Radu Hi Andrei! I haven’t heard back from DPW at all. I reached out to the GR about the status of my application but they said they’re still considering applications - which I’m not sure about since I’ve heard they tend to hold their interviews over a smaller time period (one week) and the first round began this Monday.

Do you reckon I should just assume a PFO for my own mental peace?
hey! when did you apply to Davis Polk?
 

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