TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[andreilover01]

Skadden interview! Any insight is appreciated

 

[BobThebIlly]

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

 

[👩🏼💼]

Hey! Is anyone else attending the Jones Day Spring VS? I’m already nervous haha

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

@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?

 

[Shandy101]

Has anyone heard from Debevoise?

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Hey! Is anyone else attending the Jones Day Spring VS? I’m already nervous haha

Wait, have you already had your AC? Mine isn't even next week hahah

 

[👩🏼💼]

Wait, have you already had your AC? Mine isn't even next week hahah

Yeah I had mine on Tuesday - when’s yours? I assume they have a few ACs and do it in batches! Is yours for spring too?

 

[sdp1205]

I have the White & case VI coming up — I know lots of people did it already, and would appreciate any tips! Would the questions be more standard competency questions or should i prepare myself?

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Yeah I had mine on Tuesday - when’s yours? I assume they have a few ACs and do it in batches! Is yours for spring too?

First week of February, ahahah, and yes it's for Spring! Would you mind if I DMed you for tips?

 

[Amakaa]

I have the White & case VI coming up — I know lots of people did it already, and would appreciate any tips! Would the questions be more standard competency questions or should i prepare myself?

Congratulations! When did you get your invite

 

[EA95]

HL SVS Offer!! Been rejected by the firm 3 times so this feels incredible!

Congrats 🎉 now go and convert that into a TC. You got this 💪

 

[studentdelaw786]

@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?

 

[👩🏼💼]

First week of February, ahahah, and yes it's for Spring! Would you mind if I DMed you for tips?

Haha oh. I’m sure that it will still be for Spring - they probably only had capacity to take so many in the first AC. And yeah of course! ☺️

 

[NCTC2025]

Congrats 🎉 now go and convert that into a TC. You got this 💪

I've already failed to convert two VS. Third times the charm!

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

I've already failed to convert two VS. Third times the charm!

HL has a very high conversion rate, good luck!

 

[EA95]

I've already failed to convert two VS. Third times the charm!

Good luck, I’m sure you got this one nonetheless.

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

hey! when did you apply to Davis Polk?

submitted my app on the day of the deadline! wbu?

 

[studentdelaw786]

submitted my app on the day of the deadline! wbu?

submitted 5th December!

 

[Miss Chocolate]

@Jessica Booker Hi

Sorry to bother, had a quick question on general application submissions. I just submitted an application that had an online work experience section and resume submission section. I submitted my CV but not a cover letter as it didn't ask for one. Is that an OK approach? Would you recommend submitting cover letters in future if the platform allows multiple submissions. I know it probably would have helped but I didn't have time, so just checking how helpful it would have been to submit a cover letter too.

 

[murm]

Any Kirkland AC insights?