TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Chris Brown]

For Ropes & Gray "Describe three characteristics that you believe make an outstanding Ropes & Gray lawyer and how that lawyer would drive our business," am I supposed to explain why I think I have these skills even though this isn't specifically asked?

Morning all!
Ropes and Gray. Advice given was variable and nobody seemed to have consensus so I took the opportunity to ask Ropes directly for their input. Maya very kindly came back to me a minute ago with very detailed clarification around what they want. Ultimately, tie back to your own experience IF word count permits without compromising your answer. Hope this helps 🙏
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For the Ropes and Gray question use this as guidance because we were all confused as to whether we needed to link the question back to us as well. 😂

Click on view attachment. The advice is from Maya who is on the grad rec team at Ropes and Gray. 🙂

 

[kokoprep]

Question for anyone who has received a WG from Freshfields - how soon after completing the Online Assesment did you receive the WG?
Thank you so much!

edit: in reference to the direct TC

its out already?

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

Does anyone know for AG if you can be considered for a direct TC if successful at the AC? The app name is 2025 Placement Scheme / 2027 Training Contract / Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship so I am assuming (praying there is that possibility). Is it worth asking their recruitment?

Hiya @Katy12345

This could definitely be a possibility. If you're successful in securing a vacation scheme offer, it’s worth raising this with graduate recruitment to see if there’s flexibility. For now, I’d focus on the assessment centre and securing the vacation scheme first. I had a similar experience at a firm where I couldn't accept the vacation scheme offer, and asked if they would be willing to invite me to interview for the direct training contract. Thankfully, they were willing to consider me for the direct training contract. While it's possible they can reject the request, I've generally found most firms with a direct training contract route are quite accommodating here. At the very least, it’s always worth asking. Best of luck!

 

[Chris Brown]

its out already?

Freshfields are quite fast lmao. Linklaters need to take notes. 👀😂

 

[kokoprep]

Freshfields are very fast lmao. Linklaters need to take notes. 👀😂

you got WG?

 

[avocadob]

Congrats! When did you apply OC?

OC AC and NRF interview!

 

[ashwright]

its out already?

i'm pretty sure i've seen some people that have been invited to take the WG, although i'm not sure whether it's been for vs or tc
i haven't heard back yet

 

[lawaspirant!]

DWF PFO...

 

[RandomFlyer]

Anyone heard from Freshfields post WG for the VS??

I have only seen one person receive an AC and their response was pretty quick so I’m growing a bit concerned haha

For the VS, ACs have been happening since at least the start of this week and definitely continue into next week and probably beyond.

I could only book AC dates within a single week so I would assume they are sending ACs in batches. Adding to that, Freshfields ACs are quite small (~3 people per AC) so its unsurprising that very few people have heard back so far.

 

[Katy12345]

Hiya @Katy12345

This could definitely be a possibility. If you're successful in securing a vacation scheme offer, it’s worth raising this with graduate recruitment to see if there’s flexibility. For now, I’d focus on the assessment centre and securing the vacation scheme first. I had a similar experience at a firm where I couldn't accept the vacation scheme offer, and asked if they would be willing to invite me to interview for the direct training contract. Thankfully, they were willing to consider me for the direct training contract. While it's possible they can reject the request, I've generally found most firms witha direct training contract route to be quite accommodating here. At the very least, it’s always worth asking. Best of luck!

Thank you so much! I have tried to avoid VS where possible as I work in a big 4 consulting firm, it is not a conflict of interest but I just know my request to take unpaid leave and do the scheme would be rejected in an instant and I feel them even knowing would impact my role and career opportunities there! Definitely getting ahead of myself but wanted to check, I appreciate your response 👌

 

[Mace2121]

Reed Smith AC!

 

[Miss Chocolate]

I applied to AG for their spring scheme, did the test and STILL haven't heard anything...wtf like just send me my outcome 😭 I am losing my patience omg

 

[rapunzel]

so many firms getting together today to send PFOs before the weekend

 

[rabialegal]

OC AC and NRF interview!

Congrats! For your NRF interview does the link work to schedule a time?

 

[marisachr]

DWF pfo when the managing partner was my mentor for a uni mentoring scheme and literally coached me on how to write a good application 🤡

 

[LiveLaughLawyer]

I logged into my portal for NRF and saw 'No Longer Under Consideration'. However, I haven't received a rejection email ?
@Jessica Booker Any insight on this please ?

 

[Jessica Booker]

General question about CVs. I have received different advice on how many bullet points/information to include under each experience. Some have recommended to include no more than 2 bullet points and others have said that I am not stelling myself enough. What do you all think?


Could I please have your opinion? @Jessica Booker @Andrei Radu Thank you

I would say 2 bullet points would only be appropriate for short roles (those less than 2 weeks) or roles with very basic responsibilities. Generally, somewhere between 3-8 bullet points is appropriate subject to the nature of the role, how complex it was, how long you did it for, and what you achieved within the role.

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

I logged into my portal for NRF and saw 'No Longer Under Consideration'. However, I haven't received a rejection email ?
@Jessica Booker Any insight on this please ?

Hiya @LiveLaughLawyer

@Jessica Booker would definitely have more insight on this, but it might be worth reaching out to graduate recruitment for clarification. You could send them a quick email asking if they can confirm your application status. I’ve not come across that specific portal update before, so I can understand why it might be a bit confusing. Hopefully, you’ll get some clarity soon.

 

[Jessica Booker]

I logged into my portal for NRF and saw 'No Longer Under Consideration'. However, I haven't received a rejection email ?
@Jessica Booker Any insight on this please ?

I would contact the firm to get clarity on this as I don't know the specifics, but it sounds like you may not have completed a necessary stage and they have withdrawn your application.

 

[Cool pigeon]

Maybe Weil meant to write 20 weeks, not 2... ?