TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Overthinker123!]

Yeah, yesterday! I wouldn't worry too much cause they seem to be doing things in batches? Maybe hold out some hope as some are receiving rejections, and if you haven't, I'd take it as a good sign!! Best of luck X

Thank you . Yeah I'm hoping on it being given out in batches as that's what they have done so far. I think it's just because everything up to the TI has been so fast its been a bit stressful seeing everyone get AC offers and be left with silence. But truly wish you best of luck with the AC, I'm sure you'll smash it!!

 

[plshireme]

I just did Gateley.

It was a little weird because there was a "starter" question, which they said would be reviewed but not marked!?

There were then two further questions were 3 minutes prep, 2 minutes to answer, one a "commercial awareness" and one a personality. Nothing Gateley-specific, although you could potentially link it to them.

amazing thanks!!

reviewed but not marked sounds odd? can't think of what their reasoning for that is

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Does anybody have any advice for individual presentations based on a case study?

 

[Someoneinlaw]

Anyone have advice for a final stage interview. I heard that the interview also includes a case study type scenario which is communicated verbally by interviewers. I’m feeling anxious about this and just generally the interview considering this is such a competitive firm 😭

Hi , congratulations!!!
Can I please confirm when you received an AC invite for Goodwin?

 

[thelawnet]

amazing thanks!!

reviewed but not marked sounds odd? can't think of what their reasoning for that is

I can only see it as an attempt to warm up candidates. By asking an easy question but saying "this will be reviewed", people will put effort in, and by the time the real question comes they may be more focused and less nervous than if you told them "this is junk, nobody will watch it".

 

[w_x0808]

Thank you . Yeah I'm hoping on it being given out in batches as that's what they have done so far. I think it's just because everything up to the TI has been so fast its been a bit stressful seeing everyone get AC offers and be left with silence. But truly wish you best of luck with the AC, I'm sure you'll smash it!!

I know honestly they did it so quick it felt impossible to keep up. Thank you so so much genuinely, I really do pray the start sending more out cause honestly I know like max 4 people who have got it. Don't lose any hope

 

[B97x]

Hi guys just wondering if anyone has heard back from DWF? I’ve not heard a thing and I’m wondering if that means PFO?

 

[Tintin06]

White & Case - any rejections post-app? Still being considered for other schemes. Anyone else in the same boat? They are a dream firm lol.

 

[AnAnonymousDuck]

White & Case - any rejections post-app? Still being considered for other schemes. Anyone else in the same boat? They are a dream firm lol.

just to add onto this, has anyone at all heard from W&C post-AC with offer or rejection?

 

[rapunzel]

Hi guys just wondering if anyone has heard back from DWF? I’ve not heard a thing and I’m wondering if that means PFO?

I received an PFO a week ago so this might mean you are still being considered

 

[weupin2025]

Hi, when did you get the email and when did you apply? Haven’t heard anything yet and getting worried

Hi, received the interview invite on the 3rd of Feb, I applied very late tbh close to the deadline. I don't think theres any reason to be worried yet!

 

[vstchunter]

Can anyone advise on the best way to prepare for Lathams written exercise at AC? Are any of the TCLA exercises appropriate? Cheers

 

[onedayj]

that Willkie WE was... interesting. But just want to remind people that it isn't just the substance of your submission that is assessed. It's also testing how well you communicate! Having spoken to VS candidates last year, they've ALL stressed that point. So all is not lost guys, praying for the best💯

Was there any word count indication on that platform? I could not see my word count but I most probably went over 500 words (which was the number we should've aimed for)!!!

 

[SonghaivAngel]

Was there any word count indication on that platform? I could not see my word count but I most probably went over 500 words (which was the number we should've aimed for)!!!

I ended up around 700 words. Hopefully I don't get marked down for it!

 

[AnAnonymousDuck]

I ended up writing 720 words. Hopefully I don't get marked down for it!

how did u know how many words u wrote? i couldn't see a word count anywhere at all and didnt bother to spend time looking lol

 

[Dogsoooo]

Kirkland PFO 🙈

Same

 

[Hamaaida Khan]

Has anyone done an interview with CMS for their insight scheme?

 

[SonghaivAngel]

how did u know how many words u wrote? i couldn't see a word count anywhere at all and didnt bother to spend time looking lol

I took a picture of my work before the timer went and then pasted the words to google docs

 

[benxi]

It is a pretty relaxed AC compared to others I have had. When you arrive be very proactive and get to know everyone because they might end up in your group. It's better to have already built that sort of rapport beforehand so it makes the group exercise less daunting! Written exercise was an email of a client enquiry about one of their practices. Make sure that you know about their strengths and key practice areas because you will 100% be tested upon this in both the written exercise and interview. In the group exercise we were given a topic to present on with key PESTLE factors to be considered. I did mine last year so I'm not sure if it has changed since but thats my general advice!

Thank you!

 

[Amakaa]

Debevoise open day invite!!🎉