TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[sofffff123]

Hi, does anyone know how long Pinsent Masons usually take to get back to applicants post-AC?

I’m not sure but I haven’t heard back yet and did mine in mid Feb

 

[Broadwater]

I have an AC coming up next week and something’s been playing on my mind. I’ve had absolutely no contact with the firm through events or law fairs. I did try connecting with trainees/associates on LinkedIn, but most of them didn’t really accept my connection request. For context, I did my undergrad abroad and while I did attend virtual law fairs, I haven’t really interacted with this firm specifically. Would this really detrimental to my chances of being successful in the AC?

Nope I got a VS then a TC without speaking to anyone prior

 

[NCTC2025]

I have an AC coming up next week and something’s been playing on my mind. I’ve had absolutely no contact with the firm through events or law fairs. I did try connecting with trainees/associates on LinkedIn, but most of them didn’t really accept my connection request. For context, I did my undergrad abroad and while I did attend virtual law fairs, I haven’t really interacted with this firm specifically. Would this really detrimental to my chances of being successful in the AC?

I received two VS offers with firms of which I had no prior interaction. I would say the depth of your research into the firm is much more important to your chances of being successful!

 

[fcac98]

Has anyone heard from Gateley Reading office? They sent out an email a few weeks ago that we should hear back by the 27th but I have radio silence.

anyone also heard from Harbottle and Lewis after the initial application?

 

[baj5]

WBD is really keeping us in agony till the last day of the week…

 

[juanitasimi]

WBD is really keeping us in agony till the last day of the week…

getting scared lol

 

[legallady123]

getting scared lol

Where did they say they would get back to us this week? I don’t think any of my emails mention that 🥲

 

[bb123]

I’m not sure but I haven’t heard back yet and did mine in mid Feb

I also did mine back in Feb. From what I understand, Pinsent's do all their assessment centres for all offices and then send out all offers at once. I saw someone had an AC with them this week so I'm assuming that they're still ongoing. Last year offers were made the first week in March so I'm excepting to hear back within the next week or so. Keeping my fingers crossed!!!

 

[legallady123]

I think they have communicated with everyone by now, so I can this: Cooley VS Offer!! 🥳

Thanks to this forum/the TCLA for being so supportive!

It’s still sinking in that I’ve managed to secure a VS at a top firm! Will have to keep pinching myself, I’m so excited! 😁

Well done 🥳

 

[James Wakefield]

Well done 🥳

Thank you!

 

[summerk27]

Has anyone heard from Gateley Reading office? They sent out an email a few weeks ago that we should hear back by the 27th but I have radio silence.

anyone also heard from Harbottle and Lewis after the initial application?

Yeah i got a PFO a few days ago because I emailed them for an update!

 

[summerk27]

Did anyone get a feedback report from IM post AC and what feedback did you guys get?

 

[Chris Brown]

I think they have communicated with everyone by now, so I can announce this: Cooley VS Offer!! 🥳

Thanks to this forum/the TCLA for being so supportive!

It’s still sinking in that I’ve managed to secure a VS at a top firm! Will have to keep pinching myself, I’m so excited! 😁

Huge congrats matey! 🥳🐐​

 

[Mug Fan]

Has anyone heard from Gateley Reading office? They sent out an email a few weeks ago that we should hear back by the 27th but I have radio silence.

anyone also heard from Harbottle and Lewis after the initial application?

I got a PFO on Monday post VI (a VI I didn’t complete because I decided I didn’t want to proceed with the firm after all). It was obviously automated though because there was no reference to the fact I didn’t do it!

 

[James Wakefield]

Huge congrats matey! 🥳🐐​

Keeping my fingers crossed you get some good news very soon Chris. 🤞

 

[GeorgiGG]

DACB ac London office

How did you confirm your attendance? I texted them twice but did not receive a confirmation of my attendance.

 

[legallycurly]

How did you confirm your attendance? I texted them twice but did not receive a confirmation of my attendance.

Hey, I didn't text them; I just replied to the same email. They said we have time until COB today so I wouldn't be worried about not receiving a confirmation just yet.

 

[GeorgiGG]

Hey, I didn't text them; I just replied to the same email. They said we have time until COB today so I wouldn't be worried about not receiving a confirmation just yet.

Thank you!
Did the same. I'm just worried why they didn't send us a confirmation email with the details and structure of the AC day.

 

[Starfish31]

Just got a call from Goodwin!

 

[helloj]

Just got a call from Goodwin!

hey when did you do your interview if you dont mind me asking? also congratulations thats amazinggg