TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Jessica Booker]

I'm so glad I'm not alone in this. It was also one of my top firms, and am really disappointed tbh. Dyu think its aa rejection and we are just being ignored? It seems ridiculous to me to make offers for vac schemes before looking at all applications. @Jessica Booker would it be possible for you to explain this recruitment process? Thank you

Recruiting on a rolling basis can lead to offers being made before all applications are reviewed. This is how it has worked at many of the firms I have worked for or with that do rolling recruitment.

For those who applied early and have not heard back, it can be that your application is effectively on hold while they review other applications - some firms do not reject some candidates outright but will hold their application and see what the remaining quality of applicants are before deciding. However, not hearing back from a rolling firm can also be down to human/technical errors - candidates sometimes miss email correspondence, recruiters can mistakenly process applications without sending email notifications. Therefore it maybe worthwhile following up with firms that are rolling recruitment but that you have not heard back from in sometime to get an update on the status of your application (assuming you cannot check the system yourself for this update).

 

[g.cl.2020344]

any1 heard from Winston and Strawn?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Recruiting on a rolling basis can lead to offers being made before all applications are reviewed. This is how it has worked at many of the firms I have worked for or with that do rolling recruitment.

For those who applied early and have not heard back, it can be that your application is effectively on hold while they review other applications - some firms do not reject some candidates outright but will hold their application and see what the remaining quality of applicants are before deciding. However, not hearing back from a rolling firm can also be down to human/technical errors - candidates sometimes miss email correspondence, recruiters can mistakenly process applications without sending email notifications. Therefore it maybe worthwhile following up with firms that are rolling recruitment but that you have not heard back from in sometime to get an update on the status of your application (assuming you cannot check the system yourself for this update).

Thanks Jessica, this is really helpful as I was beginning to think my application had got lost or I had been forgotten about!

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Has anyone received news from Burges Salmon post-ac?

 

[YS391]

Has anyone heard from Wedlake Bell post app? I know two people got interviews on Friday but was wondering if anyone else had got anything so far this week.

Yep I got rejected yesterday.

 

[helenaskelton]

Anyone heard from mishcon?

 

[Jessica Booker]

Thanks Jessica, this is really helpful as I was beginning to think my application had got lost or I had been forgotten about!

This can easily happen, so probably worthwhile following up.

 

[Bread]

any1 heard from Winston and Strawn?

Nothing, and getting ghosted by HR as well :/

 

[AlegalA]

For people that applied to PMC but have not heard back - what is the "last update" date for your application on their website? Mine is 04/01, which is the day after the deadline, and idk if that just means they processed my app or if it means they had my answer of PFO/next stage on the 4th?? (In which case it's deffo a PFO but could've been informed ages ago)

 

[VVV]

Anyone know how long W&C takes post AC? Also how many people do they tend to interview per spot? Had a shocking one yesterday. Went in thinking it is meant to be one of the more straightforward AC's.

 

[Alessio1642]

Anyone heard from mishcon?

Not yet! Hoping and praying haha

 

[Alessio1642]

Does anyone have any idea about how the rest of PW will work? Is it a likely PFO now? When are people’s interviews for and are they online or in person? TYSM!!

 

[baj5]

Man I’m just so tired. I’ve heard nothing from Orrick, I now see K&L are handing out interviews and I still haven’t heard. I am so so demoralised with all these PFOs. I felt like those two were my best apps. I lowkey wanna give up

 

[Leveraged]

Paul Weiss AC/interview!

 

[Chris Brown]

Paul Weiss AC/interview

Congrats matey! 🥳

 

[Alessio1642]

Paul Weiss AC/interview!

Huge news! Congrats!

 

[Bread]

What’s going on with all these firms ghosting applicants? It’s low-key insensitive in my opinion. I haven’t dealt with it myself (yet) but I can imagine how demotivating and demoralising it can be for people that are getting ghosted (for no reason). 🥲

These firms all ask for communication skills but can’t communicate a simple application outcome, which is almost always a generic automated email anyway. Apologies for my small rant lmao. 😂​

In W&S's case, they can't even confirm an application receipt 😅

 

[trainee4u]

Got a great email:
Subject: Deadline Approaching
from: [email protected]

Hi Trainee4u,

We are pleased to see you have started your application with us for the Vacation Scheme 2025. We wanted to send a reminder that the deadline is the 28th February. We wish you all the best in your application.
Best wishes,

Graduate Recruitment Team

No indication of who it is from, lol.

 

[Joshyf10]

I know someone already asked it today but has anyone heard back from goodwin post partner interview

 

[EA95]

Paul Weiss AC/interview!

Congratulations 🎉🎉🎉