TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[jacksollaf]

Has anyone completed the Stephenson Harwood SJT/video interview? I would appreciate any help. I am happy to share feedback on the video interview or assessment center experiences at Baker McKenzie, White & Case, Linklaters, and Jones Day.

Did they already send them?

 

[Chris Brown]

Did they already send them?

A few of us got sent online assesment invites yesterday, although there may be further batches to come. I guess they are dealing with Spring VS applicants first and Summer VS (1 & 2) afterwards? I applied for all 3 because I’m indecisive. 😂​

 

[User5678]

Hi!
I have a Browne Jacobson TI coming up and I was just wondering if anyone has any tips? I am a non-law final year student and this is my first interview with a law firm! I am really excited, but any tips would be massively appreciated!
(for context it is a 15 minute interview and they say it's to understand our commitment and motivation as well as assess a number of attributes)

Hi, if you don’t mind me asking, which office did you apply to and when did you hear back? Thank you!

 

[lawyersum]

@Chris Brown If you don’t mind sharing, I’m sure we would love a list of your application and interview tips & dos and don’ts that you’ve learnt this cycle. You’ve secured VSs at elite US firms in your first cycle so you of course know what you’re doing! No pressure only if you feel comfortable

 

[jacksollaf]

A few of us got sent online assesment invites yesterday, although there may be further batches to come. I guess they are dealing with Spring VS applicants first and Summer VS (1 & 2) afterwards? I applied for all 3 because I’m indecisive. 😂​

ahh ok, got it thanks! Tbf I applied a few hours before the deadline, so probably will receive it last

 

[Chris Brown]

@Chris Brown If you don’t mind sharing, I’m sure we would love a list of your application and interview tips & dos and don’ts that you’ve learnt this cycle. You’ve secured VSs at elite US firms in your first cycle so you of course know what you’re doing! No pressure only if you feel comfortable

Yeah of course! Once I get through the end of this cycle, I will post a breakdown of my applications and interviews. As it is my first cycle, I can only go based off of my experience this time around. I have a few firms left to hear back from! 🙂​

 

[GeorgiGG]

Yeah of course! Once I get through the end of this cycle, I will post a breakdown of my applications and interviews. As it is my first cycle, I can only go based off of my experience this time around. I have a few firms left to hear back from! 🙂​

Are u a 2nd year law student? Congrats on your success btw.

 

[lawyeringitout]

Is it ok/common to accept a TC offer and then do another VS/TC interview at another firm? + should I avoid telling the second firm that I alr have an accepted TC offer @Jessica Booker @Amma Usman @Andrei Radu

 

[James Wakefield]

Is it ok/common to accept a TC offer and then do another VS/TC interview at another firm? + should I tell the second firm that I alr have an accepted TC offer

Worth looking at the terms of your offer letter for the second VS. If it doesn't say anything about accepting a TC elsewhere, you'll be fine to do the scheme I believe.

 

[A worried graduate]

Hi!
I have a Browne Jacobson TI coming up and I was just wondering if anyone has any tips? I am a non-law final year student and this is my first interview with a law firm! I am really excited, but any tips would be massively appreciated!
(for context it is a 15 minute interview and they say it's to understand our commitment and motivation as well as assess a number of attributes)

Does that mean it's a PFO for the rest of us?

 

[A worried graduate]

Anyone heard from Brabners yet?

I haven't

 

[User5678]

Does that mean it's a PFO for the rest of us?

I wouldn’t assume so just yet! They might have not started getting back to the office you have applied to and apps just closed on 1 march ( i have only seen one person on the thread hear back i guess)
Best of luck!

 

[legallyrach]

Just curious, has Sidley made any post-AC Summer Vac Scheme offers? Had a Spring/Summer AC and wondering if the firm is sorting out Spring first before giving Summer offers

I'm wondering the same thing! Don't know if I should reach out and ask or not

 

[MR10]

Anyone heard from Brabners yet?

they emailed saying they will get back at end of month

 

[A worried graduate]

I wouldn’t assume so just yet! They might have not started getting back to the office you have applied to and apps just closed on 1 march ( i have only seen one person on the thread hear back i guess)
Best of luck!

What office did you apply for?

 

[User5678]

What office did you apply for?

London, you?
I haven’t heard back as well

 

[londonlawyer]

Any Paul, Weiss VS offers today?

 

[thelawstudent]

Any nrf offers come out?

 

[latome19]

Any Paul, Weiss VS offers today?

I would love to be proven wrong, but I feel at this point they are just working on crafting a nicely worded PFO email and maybe setting up a feedback call booking system. I really doubt there are any more VS places available

 

[Itsmelawgirl]

Has anyone heard from Dechert recently?

nothing yet : (