TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Jessica Booker]

Is it a disadvantage to only have one vacation scheme? Would having multiple vacation schemes make a candidate more appealing/stand out more especially when firms are deciding on who to convert to a TC post VS?

Your performance on the vacation scheme is going to decide whether you get an offer or not, not how many vacation schemes you have done elsewhere.

The only disadvantage of having one vacation scheme is that you only have one opportunity to convert, while people with multiple offers will have 2 or more chances to convert.

 

[legallyells]

has anyone heard from CRS or WBD yet??

 

[theruleofno]

can I tell the firm that has offered me a VS that I can no longer do their VS because I am doing a different VS or should I make up some other reason? I am hoping this firm can move me to direct TC

Don’t make up anything. Just politely thank them for the opportunity but inform them you are no longer able to attend.

 

[Jessica Booker]

can I tell the firm that has offered me a VS that I can no longer do their VS because I am doing a different VS or should I make up some other reason? I am hoping this firm can move me to direct TC

There is no point in lying about it. If you want to keep in contact with the firm they are going to find out you did another scheme anyway (especially if you want to be put forward for a direct TC process), and if you don’t want to keep in contact with the firm, it really doesn’t matter why you are reneging on them.

 

[Olivialee15]

Just got a call from Goodwin!

Huge congrats!! Could I ask whether this was for spring or summer?

 

[Zaraa.x]

With DSARs do you send it to early recruitment and just ask for information/feedback pertaining to your vac scheme application?

 

[User5678]

Don’t think WBD is getting back to us today

 

[LawHopeful1]

If Travers has made me wait this long just to reject me it’s gonna hit hard 🫠

 

[Jessica Booker]

With DSARs do you send it to early recruitment and just ask for information/feedback pertaining to your vac scheme application?

This post might be helpful about subject access requests

Thread 'Using A Subject Access Request for Law Firm Feedback'
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ct-access-request-for-law-firm-feedback.3292/

 

[LawHopeful1]

Hi, @Jessica Booker and anyone else that can help give some insight!



A close friend is looking for some insight and advice. He’s been offered a place on the following vac schemes:

White & Case ME: 7-18th April or 23 June - 4 July

HSF: he has already accepted this one, 7-17th April

CC ME: 16-27th June.



Problem is, CC don’t have any dates other than this scheme. HSF has a summer one in July. So he’s not sure if it’s ok to email HSF and ask them to move him to the summer scheme.

He’s also wondering if it’s risky or okay to ask W&C if he can switch the scheme to a U.K. scheme/TC interview if he’s unable to reschedule other schemes.



Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Zaraa.x]

This post might be helpful about subject access requests

Thread 'Using A Subject Access Request for Law Firm Feedback'
https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ct-access-request-for-law-firm-feedback.3292/

Thank you!!

 

[delarse]

Sidley pfo

 

[wantatc]

CRS VS, received last week but ask not to disclose until now!

 

[AS24]

CRS VS, received last week but ask not to disclose until now!

Congrats, may I ask you for which office?

 

[User5678]

Withers dtc test invite! does anyone know if this is automatic?

Very grateful if someone can provide tips and let me know what the test contains!

 

[floral.tcla]

anyone heard from HL???

 

[Zara.Th]

Anyone heard from W&C for summer post-VI?

 

[lynwang]

Applying for a paralegal role and was wondering if anyone knows what is an Investment Hour application form?

 

[lina.b]

Hi, @Jessica Booker and anyone else that can help give some insight!



A close friend is looking for some insight and advice. He’s been offered a place on the following vac schemes:

White & Case ME: 7-18th April or 23 June - 4 July

HSF: he has already accepted this one, 7-17th April

CC ME: 16-27th June.



Problem is, CC don’t have any dates other than this scheme. HSF has a summer one in July. So he’s not sure if it’s ok to email HSF and ask them to move him to the summer scheme.

He’s also wondering if it’s risky or okay to ask W&C if he can switch the scheme to a U.K. scheme/TC interview if he’s unable to reschedule other schemes.



Any advice would be appreciated.

Hey, I know the spaces for the summer HSF scheme are not filled. Also i am currently on the summer scheme and would like to swap with someone for the spring one so if he would still like to switch to summer he could swap with me (if thats possible with grad rec).

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

Is it a disadvantage to only have one vacation scheme? Would having multiple vacation schemes make a candidate more appealing/stand out more especially when firms are deciding on who to convert to a TC post VS?

Hiya @thelegalstudent

Just to add to what @Jessica Booker and @trainee4u have already said, I want to emphasise that what really matters is making the most of the opportunity and performing as well as you can on the vacation scheme. Securing a vacation scheme in itself is incredibly competitive, and if you’re in a position where you need to apply for direct training contracts or additional schemes, having one already under your belt shows that you’re a strong candidate. I only secured one vacation scheme in my first cycle, and although it didn’t result in a training contract offer, it was highly instrumental in my second application cycle. I was able to demonstrate to future firms what I had learned from the experience, and how my motivations had deepened. This is ultimately what helped me secure multiple offers during my second cycle.

While having multiple vacation schemes gives you more chances to secure a training contract, plenty of people still don’t convert them, often for reasons outside of their control. What’s important is that you treat your vacation scheme as a valuable learning experience (both in terms of developing your skills and understanding whether the firm is right for you). Good luck with your vacation scheme!