TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[James Wakefield]

Is it worth applying to Withers DTC if you got rejected for the VS? Legit not much has changed in my application except that I will be a paralegal soon, but I doubt one more role is going to improve my application.

A paralegal role could make a big difference! Also if you’re allowed to take the Cappfinity test again, you’ve got that component to have another go at too.

 

[Miss Chocolate]

A paralegal role could make a big difference! Also if you’re allowed to take the Cappfinity test again, you’ve got that component to have another go at too.

Yesss that's so true re the test. The rejection email doesn't give away much as to why I was rejected, whether I met the test threshold or not. Do you think firms would email you your score if you requested it?

 

[LawHopeful1]

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).

I’ll let him know and get back to you!

 

[chlawstudent]

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

Well done! Is this for the London office?

 

[chlawstudent]

Congrats!! Which office, London?

Manchester!

 

[soldofa8]

PMC PFO post AC :/ AC done first week of February.

 

[wantatc]

Did anyone else apply for HCR Law? I just got a first round interview but it mentions that the AC, If successful is in Cheltenham, not sure if this is a mistake on my part where I applied, or if theyre all there

 

[mulan0]

Do you think we could still hear from WBD today?😂

 

[User5678]

Do you think we could still hear from WBD today?😂

Nah no way I guess😂 they said they would “aim” to get back to us today so I think they’re gonna take their time to get back to us tbh😂

 

[James Wakefield]

Nah no way I guess😂 they said they would “aim” to get back to us today so I think they’re gonna take their time to get back to us tbh😂

No offence to the guy on the webinar, but he didn’t instil confidence in me that they are the most organised in terms of their recruitment process.

 

[Olivialee15]

Goodwin PFO post AC lol

 

[TonyStark]

I do not think it will be a disadvantage. Firstly, firms are aware that not all universities offer options for all specialist modules - for instance, because some academics in the department left, my university has not even been able to offer a competition law course this year. As such, there will be no expectation for you to have demonstrated your interest by having done a relevant module. Similarly, firms know that paralegal opportunities are in short supply, particularly in niche practices. As such, they will definitely not expect candidates to have that.

Secondly, and more importantly, the main reason why a module or a paralegal experience would matter here is because they evidence an interest in the practice. However, you can also prove your interest directly, and arguably to a greater effect, by simply showing off your understanding it. In particular, I have found partners are quite impressed when you are able to make comparisons with other practice areas and explain how the legal work done in the one you are interested in is relevantly different.

Hi Andrei,

How would you advise researching how the legal work done in practice areas is different from one another?

 

[T_03]

Goodwin PFO post AC lol

Sigh, same, but at least that's the end of my application cycle, lol

 

[Olivialee15]

Sigh, same, but at least that's the end of my application cycle, lol

A nice gracious Friday evening email is crazy from them

 

[T_03]

A nice gracious Friday evening email is crazy from them

Considering they even sent offers earlier in the day too lol

 

[sapphireoreos]

Anyone heard back from Forsters post-AC?

 

[James Wakefield]

Anyone heard back from Forsters post-AC?

I know someone has got an offer, but maybe the lack of posts on here is because people have been asked not to share.

 

[Heartofglass]

Crazy story. I applied for AMEX summer intern at 10am today and they just sent me a pfo 5min ago. That must be a record for the fastest PFO.

 

[lawstudent2]

People who paid for TCLA premium this year or the TCLA academy / those sorts of paid resources offered, is it worth the money?
I am looking into paying for those sorts of things from august ish onwards to prep for the next application cycle as I couldn't get past ACs this year and want to know if its worth it. Thanks

 

[lillypad321]

Jesus, their NQ salary.

Girl im just trying to get a TC at this point, this game is a warzone