TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Jessica Booker]

Sounds like you're on top of it! Nice to hear

Happy Friday!

It is one of those things were (fortunately) the community will most likely not see what we are doing successfully in this area.

It isn't full-proof though and sometimes things sneak through. But I must stress its really the community that help us achieve our safe and supportive environment more than anything else - they often pick up things we don't and use the report process appropriately.

 

[weupin2025]

hi! what was the interview like? i have one in a week for vac scheme

which scheme is that, summer or spring?

 

[Defnefresko]

Forsters PFO post-VI This is the second rejection I've had this cycle after a video interview and I'm worried because I have another one coming up. If anyone who has progressed after a video interview has any advice for me I would really appreciate it.

 

[trainee4u]

Has anyone heard from SPB? Birmingham office specifically?

PFO @ 1:33pm today! (London)

 

[manifestingthetc]

Weil Post VI PFO, SPB PFO, CRS VI lol

 

[benxi]

Spb pfo post-app

 

[rapunzel]

I've emailed a firm about adjustments and haven't got a reply back yet what should I do? @Jessica Booker

 

[yeezyee]

all these firms are saying “unprecedented levels of applications” and more are really stressing me out 😭😭 i wonder what the sudden surge is?

 

[Katy12345]

Forsters PFO post-VI This is the second rejection I've had this cycle after a video interview and I'm worried because I have another one coming up. If anyone who has progressed after a video interview has any advice for me I would really appreciate it.

I have some advice if that helps, not saying I’m an expert at all but I hope this helps! As a caveat I’ve passed 2/3 I have taken this cycle so far and ones for big 4 where I work now in consulting.

If the question asks about skills you think are key to success as a trainee

Go through each example, explain why it’s key and give an example e.g., attention to detail when reviewing documents/contracts and if there is time link back to you and an example of how you have this skill.

If it’s a competency based question star method is key! At the end if you can link back to how the example will help you succeed as a trainee that’s beneficial too.

Try to look at the camera and smile all you can it can ease your nerves.

 

[Jessica Booker]

I've emailed a firm about adjustments and haven't got a reply back yet what should I do? @Jessica Booker

Do you have a deadline for the assessment or is the assessment scheduled for soon?

 

[TheInevitableTCholder2024/25🙏]

Does anyone have any pre-AC imposter syndrome advice?

I have my first AC on Tuesday & feeling very much like an imposter & I feel it’s affecting my prep.

Realise everyone else in the AC are probably bigger imposters than you think you are. Even the associates themselves have imposter syndromes than you because it never really leaves completely, it just gets smaller and smaller the more senior you get. Also, there were thousand and thousands of applicants and you managed to be the few that got to the AC- if that's not a sign that you're not an imposter then nothing is.

 

[trainee4u]

Vinson & Elkins VS PFO!

 

[rapunzel]

Do you have a deadline for the assessment or is the assessment scheduled for soon?

It's scheduled for soon

 

[sooae]

Vinson & Elkins VS PFO!

Sorry to hear. is this post app or post vi?

 

[EA95]

just received a freshfields tc ac

had a miserable day after my skadden rejection this afternoon, so that was a welcome boost!

Congrats 🎉🎉🎉🎉

 

[legallyells]

CRS VI and Howden VI!

 

[congrades]

SPB pfo, disheartening because I got through to VI last year

 

[Chris Brown]

AKIN VS🍾🥳🎉💅🏾🙂‍↔️💙


I did the AC yesterday. My dream firm fr🥹

Huge congrats! 🥳

 

[EA95]

Kirkland & Ellis TC! Would not have been possible without TCLA so thank you

Big congrats 🎉🎉🎉🎉

 

[Anon Lawyer]

Has anyone heard back from AG - Leeds office at all?