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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25
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@Jessica Booker Hi Jessica,
If I'm due to start my training contract in February 2027, do you have any idea of when would I start the SQE prep course?
If I'm due to start my training contract in February 2027, do you have any idea of when would I start the SQE prep course?
Hey all! I would like to ask for some advice.
This week I got two post AC rejections- White & Case and Fieldfisher. I feel pretty terrible. I have one final AC to go before I am out of options, but needless to say, my confidence is rocked.
This is my first(ish) cycle of applications, but I am graduating and unsure of what I will be able to do afterwards, which is where my question comes in: I fully intend to try another cycle, but what should I do in the meantime? I am graduating from a really top uni and am worried it will look bad if I keep working in hospitality (and maybe even travel for a bit), so I am uncertain.
Any help appreciated! xx
This week I got two post AC rejections- White & Case and Fieldfisher. I feel pretty terrible. I have one final AC to go before I am out of options, but needless to say, my confidence is rocked.
This is my first(ish) cycle of applications, but I am graduating and unsure of what I will be able to do afterwards, which is where my question comes in: I fully intend to try another cycle, but what should I do in the meantime? I am graduating from a really top uni and am worried it will look bad if I keep working in hospitality (and maybe even travel for a bit), so I am uncertain.
Any help appreciated! xx
Damn Paul, Weiss’ revenues and profits have soared massively since last year. I guess their decision to establish a large-scale English Law practice came at the perfect time:
$2.6 billion in revenue, $1.5 billion in equity partner net profits and $7.5 million PPEP are actually insane numbers! 😅😅
$2.6 billion in revenue, $1.5 billion in equity partner net profits and $7.5 million PPEP are actually insane numbers! 😅😅
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Hey guys!
Has anyone completed the Ropes psychometric test before the ac? What should one expect? Any insights would be appreciated.
Has anyone completed the Ropes psychometric test before the ac? What should one expect? Any insights would be appreciated.
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@Ram Sabaratnam @Jessica Booker @Amma Usman @Andrei Radu
Hi all, I have 3 ACs (one next week) and I’ve never done one. I’ve been preparing but I’m particularly stressed about written exercises. I won’t have time to do a mock one before next week.
I would like to ask what documents could be required as a written exercise. I know there’s a client letter, memo, but could you please tell me what else there could be? I need to prepare structure wise.
Additionally, I would like to confirm whether all written exercises must include an executive summary.
Thank you so much in advance. You guys are saving me this cycle!
Hi all, I have 3 ACs (one next week) and I’ve never done one. I’ve been preparing but I’m particularly stressed about written exercises. I won’t have time to do a mock one before next week.
I would like to ask what documents could be required as a written exercise. I know there’s a client letter, memo, but could you please tell me what else there could be? I need to prepare structure wise.
Additionally, I would like to confirm whether all written exercises must include an executive summary.
Thank you so much in advance. You guys are saving me this cycle!
Im sorry about the rejections. You’ve reached so many final stages at some of the most competitive firms, which is great. I’m not a professional but personally, I graduated in 2022, and I’ve not had a good job until last year (law but in my country, not UK) and Ive managed to secure 3 ACs now. I think many people work in hospitality before their TC. I really doubt it could be an issue as there are many transferable skills. I would obviously try to apply for paralegal roles, but I know these are hard to get too (as someone who’s been trying). But imo hospitality isn’t bad. Just my impression of the process btw.
I‘m kind of in the same boat - I was thinking about volunteering abroad (in Africa or SEA)
this would give you the time to travel and discover things while you will also gain a unique selling point for law firms (at least the ones that actually care about you as a person and don’t just treat u like a machine😅) Also, I don’t thinks it’s bad at all to just leave the “career hunt“ for a bit and do smth fun like going abroad - the SQE and Trainee years are known to be hard and maybe you will be able to handle it better than others by being more relaxed !
First off, that much success on your first cycle is really impressive. So, be proud of that.
Secondly, I have worked in the hospitality sector on and off from 14-20, and I have two VS’ (so far
) for this year. It will not make you look bad at all, if anything it’s more to talk about, but i did also make sure to have some legal experience on there - I contacted local high street firms and one of them (out of the twelve or so I contacted, lmao) answered and invited me to shadow one of their department heads for a few weeks. There’s also Citizens Advice or getting involved in your uni’s pro bono work, etc.So, don’t sweat it. You can build up your CV in other ways and, imo, hospitality helps
Shows people skills, which some people (from my experience) sorely lack and is imperative to solicitors.EDIT: I’m on my third cycle for context. I only had a failed A&O AC to show for my second cycle, and I only had one AC in my first cycle (after the success of which, I didn’t manage to convert a VS). So, you’re doing really well to get all of those ACs!!
I graduated from a RG in 2024 and have been working in hospitality full time this year (and went travelling in the first part of the year and even did some initial applications abroad!) Although I haven't secured a TC this cycle yet, I have attended // got in the future multiple ACs which means the hospitality working does not seem to impact negatively!
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I am in a similar position in that I graduated last year (July 2024) from a semi-top RG. Almost all of my work experience has been non-legal. Although I haven’t secured a TC this cycle (yet), I have been able to progress with multiple firms and been invited to partner interviews for Paul, Weiss and Willkie. I guess based on this, and as @slot123 said, working in hospitality or retail does not seem to have had a negative impact on my chances of success with city law firms either! I think travelling is a great addition to an application tbh, especially if you volunteer abroad as well! 🙂
Do you guys think we will hear back from Mishcon first/second week of March for VI outcome? I mean if their ACs are in April...
I have an AC with AG coming up. Any advice/tips or general knowledge about AC's or more specifically the AG one would be support helpful (even what to wear), as this is my first AC and don't know really what to expect!
EXCLUSIVE Gen Z lawyers require ‘more handholding’, says firm
Quiet part out loud
Top US firm says GenZ lawyers require 'more handholding' at work - Legal Cheek
Suggestion appeared in a job ad for Gibson Dunn
www.legalcheek.com
Guys, what are your thoughts on this? (Not trying to stir things up here, I genuinely want to hear thoughts from everyone with a current or future stake in these firms so please keep it friendly hehe)
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