If I didn’t receive a Linklaters AC invite by now, is there still hope? Is there still another batch incoming? When did people most recently get invited?
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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Hello! I am not sure about it as I just applied yesterday, so I can't say as I haven't been progressed.
But what I saw from someone's thread which was cited from the email it could not be automatic.
Be aware that Milbank is stricter to grade as they don't ask any questions for the essay.
If you have any mitigating circumstances don't be hesitate to apply.
Hi!
It's purely SJT and Critical thinking for the first test.
You can study from the resources provided on their website.
Hi everyone, I have a question regarding my university grades and how this factors in for applying to firms.
My official degree classification is a 2.1, however my breakdown percentage is a 58%. My university does not calculate the official percentage and so that number isn’t present on my certificate or transcript. For the overall result section it just says 2.1. Therefore, when applying to firms that ask for breakdowns (my 1st and 2nd year grades aren’t great but I picked it up in my final year and secured a 2.1), what should I do? I know I should rule out MC/US firms.
Am I okay to apply to firms with a 2.1 requirement? What do I do if they ask for a percentage even though my official grade/classification is a 2.1? Do I just put N/A?
For further context: I have solid work experience. I have completed a vacation scheme, interned with another international firm for 6 weeks and completed an AC for a TC based on my performance with them, and completed other corporate experience too. Will this outrank the low percentage?
My official degree classification is a 2.1, however my breakdown percentage is a 58%. My university does not calculate the official percentage and so that number isn’t present on my certificate or transcript. For the overall result section it just says 2.1. Therefore, when applying to firms that ask for breakdowns (my 1st and 2nd year grades aren’t great but I picked it up in my final year and secured a 2.1), what should I do? I know I should rule out MC/US firms.
Am I okay to apply to firms with a 2.1 requirement? What do I do if they ask for a percentage even though my official grade/classification is a 2.1? Do I just put N/A?
For further context: I have solid work experience. I have completed a vacation scheme, interned with another international firm for 6 weeks and completed an AC for a TC based on my performance with them, and completed other corporate experience too. Will this outrank the low percentage?
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Skadden open evening invite!
You end up with like scales but no clear info on what passing looks like - example below from Mayer Brown report.
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Wow, Macfarlanes moves fast. Just got an invite to their second-stage simulated test. Completed the first stage test this morning. Does anyone have any insight on how best to prepare for the simulation and what to expect?
Check my last post, you can see my MB results.Do you mind sharing your feedback - not so sure if I have done well or badly(feel free to PM me)
Reed Smith">@Abbie - Reed Smith Can you please share if possible how many questions we can expect for Reed Smith's Video Interview?
I submitted a vac scheme application to a firm but realised I made a big mistake. I forgot to remove the placeholder text “(just explain briefly here)” in the section where I was meant to explain my mitigating circumstances for my grades.
What should I do? Should I email grad rec to ask them to withdraw my application, or ask if I can access it again to add more to my explanation about my mitigating circumstances? If I do the latter, I was thinking of framing it not as a mistake, but more as wanting to elaborate on how these circumstances affected my grades and how I’ve improved since.
How likely are they to accept a request like that? Could this lead to an automatic rejection?
I’ve been to quite a few of their events (open day and virtual), and grad rec knows me, so I’m hoping that might help. The deadline for the vac scheme isn’t until early December, so there’s still time.
Any advice would be really appreciated! @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu
What should I do? Should I email grad rec to ask them to withdraw my application, or ask if I can access it again to add more to my explanation about my mitigating circumstances? If I do the latter, I was thinking of framing it not as a mistake, but more as wanting to elaborate on how these circumstances affected my grades and how I’ve improved since.
How likely are they to accept a request like that? Could this lead to an automatic rejection?
I’ve been to quite a few of their events (open day and virtual), and grad rec knows me, so I’m hoping that might help. The deadline for the vac scheme isn’t until early December, so there’s still time.
Any advice would be really appreciated! @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu
I am very surprised that they gave you two days!
Good luck with the prep! Let me know if you want to pop on a call and discuss anything today.
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