TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

[AS24]

Although I did not pass one of my last VIs, I have been invited to an AC for Mishcon Summer vs.
I want to thank @Amma Usman and @Ram Sabaratnam for their support. This is a journey where emotions go up and down. Resilience is key!

@Amma Usman and @Ram Sabaratnam can I ask you for some tips regarding how to best prepare for the interview?

How would you suggest strategising my commercial awareness preparation? I have mostly attended interviews at US firms and I feel like Mishcon's international strategy is a bit different and should filter the news accordingly. Additionally, the firm's expertise is great but cases and deals might be a bit different in terms of size.

I also remember that TCLA has a database of questions for AC, I have been looking everywhere but cannot find it, could anyone help me find it?

Once again, thank you guys!

 

[lawyer195]

I don't think they have sent any PFOs yet, but they have invited more people for interviews for Summer VS next week.
At least over half of the offers have been made and they are likely reviewing for the last couple of spots for summer.
For the rest of us waiting to hear back post-interview, the best case scenario is we're put on something akin to a waiting list. The worst (and more likely) case scenario is that they are simply waiting to reject us in a single batch when all the interviews are done.

Thank you! it is all a bit last minute isn't it!

 

[g.cl.2020344]

gibson dunn invited me to a zoom interview…. i forgot i applied 😭😭 was there no sjt or VI or anything??

has anyone got insights because ive been very much incredibly not thinking about law firms in over a month….

can give insight on hsf + freshfields ACs

Hey huge congrats! When did u apply? I applied 2nd Sept and still waiting… even did their first year insight day lol

 

[toad92]

Hey huge congrats! When did u apply? I applied 2nd Sept and still waiting… even did their first year insight day lol

thank uu i applied on the deadline, so almost 2 months ago now !

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

CRS post-VI rejection (for vac scheme)

 

[chlawstudent]

CRS post-VI rejection (for vac scheme)

I’m so sorry to hear this, what office was this for?

 

[toad92]

SH SJT invite!!

congrats and good luck !! did u apply for spring/summer?

i havent got anything yet and only applied for summer😿 quite sad as i went to the open day and was pleased with my app, and i checked the box telling them i qualify for the offer an interview disability scheme

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Just got an email from WFW Grac Rec after being rejected from the video interview asking me if I want a feedback call on my performance? Is this normal?

I didn't get any email like this

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

I’m so sorry to hear this, what office was this for?

London

 

[student353]

I don't think they have sent any PFOs yet, but they have invited more people for interviews for Summer VS next week.
At least over half of the offers have been made and they are likely reviewing for the last couple of spots for summer.
For the rest of us waiting to hear back post-interview, the best case scenario is we're put on something akin to a waiting list. The worst (and more likely) case scenario is that they are simply waiting to reject us in a single batch when all the interviews are done.

The only thing that gives me (slight) hope about the waiting list prospect is that PW never got back to regarding my appointment which means if they had a set list of rejections, it would have been logical to get back to me (again this is me being hopeful). I think they want to make sure they get the full picture before sending out final offers (hopefully, but again rejections most likely)

 

[thelegalstudent]

Hi, are the Accelerator sessions recorded if we are unable to attend the live sessions?

 

[BBsharkk]

The only thing that gives me (slight) hope about the waiting list prospect is that PW never got back to regarding my appointment which means if they had a set list of rejections, it would have been logical to get back to me (again this is me being hopeful). I think they want to make sure they get the full picture before sending out final offers (hopefully, but again rejections most likely)

Yes, from a purely common sense perspective I see no point of them stalling or even inviting more ppl for interview if they feel like the ones who interviewed (likely to be a ballpark of 50-60 ppl) are good enough to fill the 20 places across 2 VS.
The inference here is that they feel most of those they interviewed were not "good enough", hence the decision to invite more for interviews. The reason they haven't sent PFOs out straight away is because it's literally the first time they're sending out PFOs and having only one interview stage means there's not enough data points or benchmark for them to reject the ones who score the lowest immediately, especially when almost all interviewees get different partners for their interviews - it's incredibly subjective.

 

[fxy]

Hello,
I have an interview with CRS coming up and I understand that the firm has a strong presence in private wealth but also in corporate and commercial clients.
@Amma Usman, @Andrei Radu, @Ram Sabaratnam, I would really appreciate any tips on how to show commercial awareness, as that is where I feel I have been let down in previous ACs

 

[Jessica Booker]

Hi, are the Accelerator sessions recorded if we are unable to attend the live sessions?

Yes - any of the sessions will be recorded and available to Gold subscribers.

 

[Chris Brown]

Has anyone heard from Teacher Stern today?

This is the strangest firm name I have come across so far what the hell. 😂

Foot Anstey, Bird & Bird and Burges Salmon are also pretty interesting name choices. 🥲​

 

[gazdgazd11]

Hello,
I have an interview with CRS coming up and I understand that the firm has a strong presence in private wealth but also in corporate and commercial clients.
@Amma Usman, @Andrei Radu, @Ram Sabaratnam, I would really appreciate any tips on how to show commercial awareness, as that is where I feel I have been let down in previous ACs

Hey is this for direct TC? Or VS?

 

[A worried graduate]

This is the strangest firm name I have come across so far what the hell. 😂

Foot Anstey, Bird & Bird and Burges Salmon are also pretty interesting name choices. 🥲​

Bonus points for Poole Alcock (childish humour) and a tiny firm called Macfarlane and Co

 

[A worried graduate]

Has anyone who applied to the london office for wbd or browne Jacobson tc/vs heard back yet?

One person got a telephone interview for BJ but most haven’t heard

 

[User5678]

One person got a telephone interview for BJ but most haven’t heard

I’m tired of waiting (not blaming the firms but I’m literally waking up in the middle of my sleep and refreshing emails in the morning😂😂😂😂) need some good news (or just any news/update atp to stay motivated to do dtc apps😭😭)

On that note, does anybody know if rwk Goodman vi was automatic because I don’t think I put my best app in due to time constraints but received a vi and am now worried that they might go through the app and the vi together all at once and didn’t review the app before sending the vi😔

 

[TCseeker101]

Anyone else still waiting for CRS (London) and massively overthinking. Maybe they’re reviewing in batches? I have a feeling there’s been some offers but also just seen a PFO ☹️