TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[arbitrationfan]

Yeah it kind of puts me off applying. Going to their open day today and it feels like a bit of a waste to apply for a vac scheme..

I have mostly 2:1s and 1sts..i have 1x 2:2 in first year, 1x 2:2 in second year and a 3rd in second year with mitigatinc circumstances. I have a feeling they will just automaticallt reject me regardless of the reason.

Similar uni grades, met the benchmark and still haven't had a rejection. I wouldn't dismiss yourself just yet.

 

[opticskibidi]

W&C VI! anyone have any tips

 

[BealMcAlly]

Similar uni grades, met the benchmark and still haven't had a rejection. I wouldn't dismiss yourself just yet.

I hope you're right and hope you receive good news.

Do we know if this was the same before the merger?

 

[LawAspirer]

Any

Anyone else who met the benchmark for HSF Winter VS not heard back yet? Saw a few PFO and AC invites yesterday

Same here. Meeting benchmark email on 29th and still haven't heard anything

 

[LawAspirer]

I also got the W&C invite! Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

Do you mind sharing when you applied?

 

[arbitrationfan]

Any

Same here. Meeting benchmark email on 29th and still haven't heard anything

Same date and same boat. Fingers crossed!

 

[nbjani]

W&C VI! anyone have any tips

Nice! Is this for wvs or spring/summer?

 

[johnsmith]

Well done to everyone with W&C! I changed my app from VS to TC after submitting so have until June to wait 😆 bit jealous of everyone’s excitement!

 

[floral.tcla]

how bad is it to ask for a VI extension... im on holiday lol or do I just try and firm it

can you not just record it from your room/accom?

 

[AspiringSolicitor1804]

Anyone heard from Paul, Weiss Winter?

 

[Joey green]

Do you mind sharing when you applied?

I did the test last Friday

 

[Maddy]

Should I consider rejection from HL if I have not received any test after doing my HL first test on 10th October?

 

[sooae]

I did the test last Friday

Hi! Is it for WVS or Spring/Summer?

 

[Shahenshah]

Has anyone heard back from Gibson Dunn? Ever since I did their personality test I haven't heard anything back.

And HSF Kramer Digital Open Day? I've seen some report PFOs for the Disputes Open Day!

 

[Shahenshah]

Also, got an AC coming up at Jones Day, my first ever, not sure what to expect when it comes to case study interviews, so any and all advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[johnsmith]

how bad is it to ask for a VI extension... im on holiday lol or do I just try and firm it

I’d definitely just try and get it done from where you are.

 

[anon78365222111]

Same date and same boat. Fingers crossed!

lol same date and same boat too! Maybe they forgot everyone that got an email on the 29th

 

[safari3]

Hi all! How long do you have to wait for the TW assessment after submitting an application?

 

[c.t.tc]

Hi all! How long do you have to wait for the TW assessment after submitting an application?

It is selective so not everyone is sent it, but if it does get sent I think it's about a two week wait minimum? Since it's the last few days of the application window for Spring they might be quite backlogged though - hope that helps!

 

[p2bv]

anyone heard from DLA piper after being told they passed WG