TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

LawJ

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Does anyone know which firm this could have been?
Macfarlanes have rescinded some TCs from trainees that failed the SQE.
 

Livelaughlove

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Hey everyone, I did an interview for a scheme last Thursday and was told I should hear back the result on Friday. I haven’t heard anything since, should I follow up or just leave it? I’ve been offered another internship and have to give my dates to them soon so it’d be useful to know if I got the vac scheme or not.
 

Ram Sabaratnam

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Hi all, I am completing a vac scheme application and it asks: What recent developments in the legal industry do you believe could impact our business? What are the potential benefits and challenges associated? I have identified an area that I want to pursue, namely real estate law. I am struggling however to know where to start in researching recent developements that I feel will impact it. Any advice?

Hiya @lawaspirant!

I think it depends on the firm and the types of real estate matters they typically advise on. The work done by real estate-focused law firms can vary significantly depending on whether they primarily advise property owners, occupiers, developers, investors, or others. Your answer may also depend on whether the firm specialises in commercial or residential property.

I’d start by identifying the firm's key strengths and then researching news stories or trends affecting relevant areas/segments of the real estate sector. It’s also worth looking at client-focused publications from major real estate law firms, such as BCLP. If you let me know which firm you're applying to, I can put together a list of real estate headlines and trends that might be useful.
 

AQ

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Hi TCLA community, i've always been a lurker but decided to put out a post to untangle my thoughts for anyone happy to read it. I've graduated from uni last year and have been unsuccessful in the application cycle again this year - I got to two ACs but unfortunately did not get through with either but I got much further than last year (a win!). Of course, I'm not planning to give up and will be trying again in September but I am just at a loss at this point in time.

Although I still want to be a commercial solicitor, i'm very much interested in the media and entertainment industry and find it difficult to articulate 'why this firm' or 'why me' when a lot of my experiences lean towards hobbies linking to the creative industries and less so towards the main industries that many city firms cater to, like finance, real estate, energy etc and the creative sector is often not a main selling point of the firm (although I have applied to places like Harbottle and Wiggin - i was also unsuccessful or am still waiting). Does anyone have any advice on articulating this interest without the mistake of coming across too focused on only one sector? and any stories of encouragement would be appreciated too :) or if anyone is up for a general chat navigating this process together
 

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