TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[VacSchemer]

Congratulations. Same here!!

Huge congratulations🩵

 

[Jessica Booker]

This is what I thought. But a recent AC I did, only one other person wore a tie - and they looked great. Everyone else was button down. All of my previous ACs I’ve always been the one guy wearing a tie😭I’m scared of being that guy

It’s very easy to take a tie off and put it in a pocket or bag. I’d generally say wear and tie and you can take it off if you feel like the odd one out.

 

[Jessica Booker]

May I ask what year most people are in on this forum? I am a graduate and have not secured anything this cycle... should I be giving up?

If I remember correctly we have seen people secure TCs after their seventh cycle.

I would say 2-3 cycles is the most common. Enough people do secure something in their first VS/TC cycle, but even many of them had technically been applying to first year programmes, so it could be argued that they are actually in their second cycle when they get around to VS applications.

 

[Kakaboo]

Hello, does anyone know of any firms that accept direct TC applications (that are still open) when you haven’t done a vacation scheme? I’ve done other law related pro bono work etc but this is my first round applying for TC’s. TIA

 

[gazdgazd11]

Hello, does anyone know of any firms that accept direct TC applications (that are still open) when you haven’t done a vacation scheme? I’ve done other law related pro bono work etc but this is my first round applying for TC’s. TIA

My friend secured her tc at pinsent like this. Many people do I believe.

 

[legallyells]

howden next stage HR interview, post VI!!

 

[Apple]

This is what I thought. But a recent AC I did, only one other person wore a tie - and they looked great. Everyone else was button down. All of my previous ACs I’ve always been the one guy wearing a tie😭I’m scared of being that guy

Much better to be the only person wearing a tie than the only one rocking button down lol.

 

[Aspiringcommercialsolicitor1]

A NRF PFO post VI and a Howden telephone Interview received within minutes of each other🫠

 

[Someoneinlaw]

Hello guys, I have a question please 🙋🏽‍♀️
I managed to get an associate agree to jump on a call with me some time before my assessment centre and I’m just thinking how I can make the most of the call which is going to be about 30mins max. I did not think they will agree to a call to be honest cause I know these commercial lawyers are very busy! But now that they have , I’m really careful of not making them feel like I wasted their time by asking them something I could have just googled! I also don’t want to ask anything too specific about the assessment centre. Suggestions on what to ask them will be very appreciated!
Ps:it’s a virtual meeting over teams!
Many thanks ☺️

 

[AlegalA]

Got the same thing!

I did email them regarding an update about a week and a half ago and haven't heard back so they might still be considering applications 🤞

I also ended up emailing them about an update but have not heard back either. Will keep you both informed if I hear anything!!

 

[AlegalA]

It's on the portal where you did the test, under the third section called result I think.

You gem thank you so much!

Just had a look- 95th percentile babyyy✨

 

[👩🎓]

I also ended up emailing them about an update but have not heard back either. Will keep you both informed if I hear anything!!

Me too, I will let you both know if they reply back.

 

[MR10]

anyone who did the SPB VI how did it go? and do you think they will take ur written application into account too?

 

[wqueens8]

Mixed bag for my WBD score: high for both verbal and numerical, but 3 and 4 for grit and applied intellect 7 and 9 for the other two. No idea if that’s anywhere close to getting an AC but we’ll all find out together soon I guess

completely different firm, but I got the exact same scores for Baker McKenzie and got progressed to the next stage, so don't lose hope!

 

[lolololol]

for WBD i got 20/36 and high for both applied and numerical intellect, can't tell if thats good or not

 

[desperateTCseeker1998]

ML PFO and no feedback option…

 

[Chris Brown]

for WBD i got 20/36 and high for both applied and numerical intellect, can't tell if thats good or not

I’m not sure what WBD benchmark is, but for Paul, Weiss, the vast majority of us who got invited to interview scored between 20-24 on the SJT pillars and mid/high on both verbal and numerical intellect. I think your scores are solid tbh! Best of luck for WBD! 🙂​

 

[Someoneinlaw]

The way I get around it is by doing more, usually. If I get a rejection then I try to send off another app the same week so I know I have another one out there, and that normally makes me feel better.

I found it harder this cycle than the last two. After a rejection from a firm I did an AC with last cycle, I just couldn't get out of bed for a day I was that down. I've said it before on here, but the way I pick myself back up is by thinking of life as a wheel of fortune - sometimes you're at the bottom, sometimes you're at the top, but the wheel NEVER stops spinning. At one point, logically, you HAVE to be on top.

Also, cut yourself some slack. It takes a lot of energy to do all these applications. Celebrate the small successes (eg just getting an application out there) and have a dance around the kitchen or something. Sounds silly, but the little things really help

Love your analogy of the wheel

 

[dolchii]

NRF pfo, feeling dejected

 

[elsx]

OC In person AC!! This is my first one so any advice on group exercises and panel interview would be welcome ! I honeslty could cry this is one of my top three firms!