TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[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 : (

 

[A worried graduate]

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

Manchester with London as 2nd choice

 

[wantatc]

Kennedys PFO post AC

 

[Zara.Th]

Anyone heard from w&c post-VI for summer? I completed my VI in January but its not looking great now lol

 

[YW113380]

Is anyone else still waiting to hear back from Sidley post-app?

 

[allenpopi]

Guys i need help. I signed a contract for a vac scheme in the summer but now another firm got back to me and dates overlap.

Do you think it's possible to ask to be considered for a direct tc?

 

[fairbourne]

Hey guys. Is 26/36 a good score for SH SJT? I have no idea haha

 

[tarty23]

nothing yet : (

Am wondering if we have been PFOd or if they’re just taking their time

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

I think everyone has heard back by now, so I think I can make this post: Willkie VS Offer!!! 😅😅​

😩😩😩😳😩🔥🥰😱😍♥️😭🥰🔥😩😳😩🥰🥰😭♥️ Yaaaayyyy!!! Excellent news @Chris Brown – very well done! We’re so pleased for all your hard work - it’s paid off!!! Time to celebrate a little (or a lottle?)!!! 😩😩🔥🥰😭😱😳♥️😩😩🥵🔥🥰😍😍🥰🥰😳♥️♥️😳😍😍🥰✝️🐿️

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

Forsters VS offer! 😁

@James Wakefield:

 

[CupOfTea17]

When did you hear back from them?

I heard back end of last week

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

Guys i need help. I signed a contract for a vac scheme in the summer but now another firm got back to me and dates overlap.

Do you think it's possible to ask to be considered for a direct tc?

Hiya @allenpopi

Congratulations on securing two vacation schemes (such a good problem to have, even though the overlapping dates make it tricky)!

If one of these firms offers an alternative route, such as another scheme date or even a direct training contract application, I think it’s definitely worth reaching out and explaining the situation. You could ask if there's any possibility of considering you through an alternative route or for another scheme date. I've been in a similar position and firms are usually understanding, however it's important to remember that sometimes firms genuinely can’t accommodate these requests, in which case you might ultimately need to make a choice. Either way, I'd encourage you to contact the firm early to discuss your options. Best of luck!

 

[Ram Sabaratnam]

Hi, I just wanted some advice. I am waiting to hear back from PW post interview. I have to schedule a surgery and the scheduling would be depend on the result. Should I email them to ask for an update or just wait it out? Any guidance would be really helpful.

Also congrats to everyone whose gotten VS offers!!

Hiya @student353

Just to add to what @BBsharkk has already said, I think it’s absolutely fine (and sensible!) to send the firm a polite email explaining your situation and asking if they could give you a sense of when you're likely to hear back. I've found myself in similar situations before, and most firms have been very understanding. They've either provided an earlier update/outcome or at least given me clearer timelines so I could make better-informed decisions about other plans. I don't think sending a polite email should negatively affect the outcome, so definitely feel free to reach out.

Good luck! I hope you get positive news soon, and wishing you the best with your surgery!

 

[xere]

I got an email about 10 minutes ago with a telephone interview so I think emails are starting to go out now! Good luck!

Congrats! May I ask what date you completed the assessment and what your stats were please?

 

[elena11]

Gibson Dunn never once got back to me hehehe (VS), anyone still waiting?

Same I applied months ago it's so annoying

 

[fairbourne]

does anyone know how long SH typically take to get back to a candidate after the online assessments?

 

[lilyhayward22]

Has anyone who has done a vac scheme before been asked to complete tests e.g. the WG whilst on the scheme?

 

[jacksollaf]

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! 🙂​

btw @Chris Brown, I haven't been that active on the forum lately so missed a lot of messages have you gotten a reply back from Paul, Weiss; I know you had an AC not too long ago, did they get back? please tell me with an offer!!!

 

[AS24]

I am still waiting to hear back from 2 firms, but I have completed 8 Vis this cycle and only passed one but was rejected after the written exercise. Since completing two Vs two years ago, I have not been able to gain another placement, but only VIs and interviews. I am feeling a bit deflated and defeated, I have never received feedback and do not know what I am doing wrong. I study hard for my VIs and interviews and am a bit lost, I have now finished my Farrer application, however, I do not want to submit it because I feel like am wasting my time. @Ram Sabaratnam, do you have any tips to help move on?