TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[sooae]

Hiya @SamiyaJ

This is usually the time when many people start prepping their direct training contract applications. Some firms, like Baker McKenzie, are already reviewing direct training contract applications on a rolling basis, but lots of others will wait until after the deadline. If you have some spare time, it could be really helpful to look back at your previous applications and see if there’s anything you can improve or tweak.

I’d definitely recommend applying to Farrer & Co, since they take a good chunk of their trainees directly from this application route. You might also want to consider applying to include Ashurst, BCLP, Freshfields, Shoosmiths, and White & Case. I'd also recommend applying to any open days or insight events that might still be open. Some firms hold these events later in the year, and I think they're a great way to get a feel for the firms and their culture before applying.

If you have more questions or need any help, let us know. Good luck!

Hi Ram,

Apologies if this has been asked before, but would you recommend someone with no legal experience yet to apply for DTC?

 

[ChloeC]

Arnold & Porter PFO :<

 

[Jessica Booker]

is ur grade/ percentile score for a Watson Glaser determined by how fast you do it? should I be looking to use the full time or complete it quickly?

It can be but for most firms I would say it isn't and they just provide a time limit to complete the test, and often that time limit is quite limited/not generous. Some firms have the assessment completely untimed too which would mean no time element is calculated.

So in short it would be very rare for a percentile score to factor in timings.

 

[Aww06]

Has anyone heard back from aspiring solicitors for their ethnicity pathway placement scheme with Stephenson Harwood? Their last email said they’ll get back to us by the 7th of this month

 

[lawstudent2]

Has anyone heard from Burges Salmon about an AC feedback call, I received an out of office email response and nothing since. Just wondering if that is everyones experience or if I need to email someone else.

 

[maymays]

Anyone have a clue when we should more or less expect an answer from Mishcon?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Any1 know how long SPB takes to get back to us post AC, I know it was only last week lol

 

[gazdgazd11]

Any1 know how long SPB takes to get back to us post AC, I know it was only last week lol

They told us mid april

 

[👩🎓]

Does anyone know when Hill Dickinson get back to you after the VI?

 

[EA95]

Has anyone applied for Stephenson Harwood for their VS and heard back?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

They told us mid april

Crazy, compared to the forum from last year some ppl got their VS offers for SPB from 15th March onwards

 

[gazdgazd11]

Crazy, compared to the forum from last year some ppl got their VS offers for SPB from 15th March onwards

Didn’t they tell you this as well at the AC?

 

[g.cl.2020344]

Didn’t they tell you this as well at the AC?

They mentioned April but not mid april

 

[johnnysins]

Anybody heard back from V&E post-AC?

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

They mentioned April but not mid april

Yes mid-April to allow the ACs to take place at all offices and for decisions to be made for all offices and results at same time was what they said.

 

[rlw123]

Yes mid-April to allow the ACs to take place at all offices and for decisions to be made for all offices and results at same time was what they said.

Hi can I check for those who did the AC, was there a presentation included as part of the written exercise?

 

[1tcplease]

Has anyone heard back from aspiring solicitors for their ethnicity pathway placement scheme with Stephenson Harwood? Their last email said they’ll get back to us by the 7th of this month

Nope I haven't heard back as well unfortunately, I'm guessing those who made it through got a reply back?

 

[gazdgazd11]

Hi can I check for those who did the AC, was there a presentation included as part of the written exercise?

No

 

[rlw123]

No

Thanks! How did you all find it? I have it this Thursday and want to make sure I’m looking at the right stuff when prepping

 

[Amakaa]

Reed Smith Post AC PFO 😔