TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[A worried graduate]

Yeah true! I am looking at inhouse TCs but they seem few and far between

Bupa might be open

In-house is usually a GSA rather than a TC

 

[floral.tcla]

They called me the next day

Congrats! Please could you share some advice on passing Linklater's AC

 

[Ruth A]

Anyone who has PW interviews this week can you ask if they will send out any additional set of interviews?

you could shoot them an email, just for confirmation

 

[jacksollaf]

TCLA have a DTC deadlines thread (see below) and Legal Cheek have a deadlines calendar as well (see below):

Training Contract Deadlines 2024/25 (Training Starting in 2027)

Hey friends! We have put together a list of firms currently recruiting trainees via the direct training contract application route. We hope this makes things easier for those of you looking to apply, especially if you aren’t able to do a vacation scheme. The list below is mainly for training...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

Key Deadlines Calendar - Legal Cheek

Law firm and chambers application deadlines

www.legalcheek.com

Thank you!!!!

 

[jacksollaf]

Training contract deadlines | Law training contracts

If you are looking for law training contracts, you need to have a strong grasp of when your target firms have their training contract deadlines! This page is designed to provide a list of firms’ deadlines for training contract applications.

www.lawcareers.net

is the biggest list I think?

thank you!!

 

[Kk288]

Hi,
I am currently in the process of picking the practice area I would like to sit in during my vacation scheme. I understand that this is a personal choice but I’m honestly not sure how to approach this. I have a few considerations such as which practice areas I’m most interested in and which I’ve done modules in, but not sure if it is better to do one I have knowledge in or one I’m interested in and would like to develop more knowledge.
Sorry for the ramble and I understand that there is probably not a right way to go about it but would love any input!
Thanks so much

 

[NCTC2025]

Been radio silence for a while now...given its already March, hoping firms are replying this week if at all

 

[tkl24]

anyone heard from PMC (Penningtons) post AC yet?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

when do we think MoFo and Winston & Strawn will get back to us post-app?

 

[rapunzel]

Hi,
I am currently in the process of picking the practice area I would like to sit in during my vacation scheme. I understand that this is a personal choice but I’m honestly not sure how to approach this. I have a few considerations such as which practice areas I’m most interested in and which I’ve done modules in, but not sure if it is better to do one I have knowledge in or one I’m interested in and would like to develop more knowledge.
Sorry for the ramble and I understand that there is probably not a right way to go about it but would love any input!
Thanks so much

I would say it's great to do a seat in one you don't know much about as it's an amazing opportunity for you to learn and showcase that you are willing to go beyond your comfort zone. That being said when I previously selected an area I had knowledge in I didn't get to sit there because it was so busy and a very active practice group of the firm. I was put into a group I had no idea about but still enjoyed it regardless. It's really important to have an open mind because changes can happen to the seats you have selected for the vacation scheme!

Hope this helps!

 

[amy2602]

when do we think MoFo and Winston & Strawn will get back to us post-app?

I haven't heard a thing from MoFo since submitting my app in January and I think it was the best one I have written this season... hopefully soon to put me out of my misery in March, but I have heard of people getting VI invitations in March too!!!!

 

[Kk288]

I would say it's great to do a seat in one you don't know much about as it's an amazing opportunity for you to learn and showcase that you are willing to go beyond your comfort zone. That being said when I previously selected an area I had knowledge in I didn't get to sit there because it was so busy and a very active practice group of the firm. I was put into a group I had no idea about but still enjoyed it regardless. It's really important to have an open mind because changes can happen to the seats you have selected for the vacation scheme!

Hope this helps!

Thanks so much this is really helpful!

 

[MR10]

anyone applied to brabners

 

[James Wakefield]

Hi,
I am currently in the process of picking the practice area I would like to sit in during my vacation scheme. I understand that this is a personal choice but I’m honestly not sure how to approach this. I have a few considerations such as which practice areas I’m most interested in and which I’ve done modules in, but not sure if it is better to do one I have knowledge in or one I’m interested in and would like to develop more knowledge.
Sorry for the ramble and I understand that there is probably not a right way to go about it but would love any input!
Thanks so much

I’m going to be a bit of a strategist and say look at what the firm does, and which areas are busiest at the moment if you can. You can use this alongside a list of seats you think you’ll like!

After all, law firm businesses, and it may help your case if you show interest in a growth area for them or one of the biggest teams.

 

[Lapistuskin]

hi everyone! has anyone heard from Paul, Weiss? I did their online test but haven't heard ever since

 

[Chris Brown]

hi everyone! has anyone heard from Paul, Weiss? I did their online test but haven't heard ever since

They began sending interview invites out from 14th Feb (Valentine’s Day) and I believe their interviews will finish at the end of this week. A lot of us have heard back post test (either PFO or interview invite), but there’s also a lot of people who haven’t heard anything at all, so I don’t know what is happening for those of you that are in the middle (no response at all). 🥲​

 

[g.cl.2020344]

I haven't heard a thing from MoFo since submitting my app in January and I think it was the best one I have written this season... hopefully soon to put me out of my misery in March, but I have heard of people getting VI invitations in March too!!!!

wow its interesting how some firms only start stage 2 when others r giving out vac scheme offers!!

 

[Chris Brown]

when do we think MoFo and Winston & Strawn will get back to us post-app?

I haven't heard a thing from MoFo since submitting my app in January and I think it was the best one I have written this season... hopefully soon to put me out of my misery in March, but I have heard of people getting VI invitations in March too!!!!

I have seen people post on the forum with AC and interview invites from MoFo, from around early to mid Feb. I’ve also seen people say MoFo tend to air applicants. I’m not sure about Winston & Strawn though to be honest. 🥲🥲​

 

[sibs23]

Hi,
I am currently in the process of picking the practice area I would like to sit in during my vacation scheme. I understand that this is a personal choice but I’m honestly not sure how to approach this. I have a few considerations such as which practice areas I’m most interested in and which I’ve done modules in, but not sure if it is better to do one I have knowledge in or one I’m interested in and would like to develop more knowledge.
Sorry for the ramble and I understand that there is probably not a right way to go about it but would love any input!
Thanks so much

Personally, I have gone for the one I am most likely to enjoy and do well in, rather than take a chance on a more "random" or less familiar choice. It depends a lot on the firm, but often a lot of your feedback will come from your department so it's important to impress them. I think still keep open minded because there's no guarantee you'll get the seat you'll want, but at the end of the day, the TC is the end goal so think about which seat will help you to sell yourself in the best way.

 

[sibs23]

I have seen people post on the forum with AC and interview invites from MoFo, from around early to mid Feb. I’ve also seen people say MoFo tend to air applicants. I’m not sure about Winston & Strawn though to be honest. 🥲🥲​

I got the Winston WG end of March last year if that helps