TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[Chris Brown]

Stephenson Harwood virtual assessment invite!!! I think I applied like 1-2 days before the deadline, for Spring, Summer 1 and Summer 2. 🙂​

 

[abbiewhitlock03]

Huge congrats! Am waiting to hear back, when did u apply?

Thank you! I applied on the deadline, and for Spring + Summer 1.

 

[abbiewhitlock03]

To my knowledge, they review applications first and then successful applicants get the test invite. 🙂​

Awesome, thank you!

(Congratulations on the PW VS btw!)

 

[jojo23]

Good news: stephenson harwood test invite (i needed some good news)

Bad news: my laptop finally packed up and died after 11 years so, i can't actually do the test🤣



✨️✨️Perfectly balanced as all things should be✨️✨️

Jokes aside, I don't suppose anyone has advice for sjt's and vid interviews? After my abysmal reed smith one I need the advice

 

[BobThebIlly]

Does anyone know when SH stop inviting people to the VI? I haven't heard anything from them since I submitted my initial app

 

[Sophie101]

Still waiting to hear from PW, assuming its a rejection?

 

[Mara]

Still waiting to hear from PW, assuming its a rejection?

Same, I am genuinely so perplexed as to why some people got ghosted post test

 

[jojo23]

Stephenson Harwood virtual assessment invite!!! I think I applied like 1-2 days before the deadline, for Spring, Summer 1 and Summer 2. 🙂​

I think you should change your name to Jose Mourinho at this point, you're the 🐐 🤣
Also, congrats on PW. You deserve it!

 

[BBsharkk]

Still waiting to hear from PW, assuming its a rejection?

Some of us who did the interview are still waiting to hear back. It seems like most VS offers (if not all) have been given out. So they might just be doing PFOs in a batch soon.

 

[yueyueer]

Same, I am genuinely so perplexed as to why some people got ghosted post test

At this point I think it’s possible that they’re waiting to see if spaces are actually filled — e.g.: people may drop out from the VS for various reasons. But yeah more than likely PFO

 

[Ash4202]

anyone on the paul hastings x comcast scheme?

 

[TCLA0322]

SH test invite！Apply really close to ddl. Finally get some updates!

 

[fairbourne]

SH invite! Happy to exchange insights!

 

[legalxp2]

What is the position on accepting accommodation from a firm even if you don't need it? considering grad rec would know my address from my application would it be looked down upon? @Jessica Booker would appreciate some insight

 

[James Wakefield]

Are many people still waiting on Forsters?

 

[User5678]

Fair to assume a pfo if i have not been sent the SH assessment? (Applied on the deadline day)

 

[Chris Brown]

Fair to assume a pfo if i have not been sent the SH assessment? (Applied on the deadline day)

Nah not at all man! They most likely will send them in batches and/or might be prioritising Spring VS first. Don’t assume PFO just yet! Best of luck for SH. 🙂​

 

[BobThebIlly]

Nah not at all man! They most likely will send them in batches and/or might be prioritising Spring VS first. Don’t assume PFO just yet! Best of luck for SH. 🙂​

That’s reassured me too thanks Chris breezy

Also huge congrats on PW and good luck with SH’s assessment 🙏🙏

 

[zoobla20]

While in general direct TC applications are more competitive than VS applications, I think you should go for it. I know people with similar levels of legal experience who managed to secure TCs in this way - perhaps partly because most people concentrate all of their applications efforts in the VS cycle and ignore summer opportunities, thus making them comparatively less competitive. Just make sure to select firms that are know to recruit substantial numbers from the direct track and ideally ones who do not explicitly state that they expect applicants to have substantial legal work experience.

Finally, although this is slightly unrelated, if you find yourself starting another VS applications cycle next year, I would definitely advise you to target more than 8 firms (unless you have very specific practice area interests or time limit issues). I think the "it's a numbers game" saying holds to some extent and that you therefore want to submit as many high quality applications as possible.

Thanks Andrei, I appreciate the advice I only started applying in Jan 2025 because of SQE 1 time constraints but will definitely try to apply for more next year.

 

[Wompycapy]

Is this for spring or summer, I’m still waiting post app/test for spring and don’t know whether they’re still running ACs at this point.

I don't even know if they have started running ACs atp lol (excluding fast-track ACs in Jan/early Feb).