TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Bottega_Veneta]

Anyone heard from W&C today? (Post-app)

 

[msclm]

PW WVS <3

 

[cheeseontoast]

PW WVS <3

Huge!!!! Congrats 😊😊

 

[abc124]

Does anyone know how many ACs W&C runs?

 

[elizabethkate]

phew passed DLA Piper WG!

 

[c.t.tc]

Have any Bird & Bird VI invites gone out in past two weeks or so?

 

[c.t.tc]

Also does anyone know if IP is a seat option at travers? I can see that they have an IP and technology practice areas but nothing about which seats are available.

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Covington & Burling open day invite!​

 

[Deleted member 40373]

Is there no chance of no Covington WVS if no response yet?

 

[LawAspirer]

Covington & Burling open day invite!​

Did you apply for the VS?
I'm wondering if they sent out any ACs for their VS

 

[abc124]

Is there no chance of no Covington WVS if no response yet?

I think someone here said grad recruitment said they'd get back to us this week so technically they could still email today or tomorrow

 

[abc124]

Also does anyone know what's Covington's intake per vac scheme? If they take 8-9 trainees per year is it literally just a handful of people? :')

 

[baj5]

I think someone here said grad recruitment said they'd get back to us this week so technically they could still email today or tomorrow

But has anyone actually heard back for an AC?

 

[GT1205H]

should I assume Hogan Lovells PFO for their WVS if I completed the Job Sim on the 3rd of Oct and haven’t heard back yet

 

[abc124]

But has anyone actually heard back for an AC?

Someone asked for AC tips this morning so I think so? I haven't heard back

 

[RJ Ruban]

I went to their insight day on Wednesday. They said the first stage is a short application form to capture grades and eligibility information. The form has a section for any mitigating circumstances too. After this, they send out an SJT + VI (combined).

They assess the application, SJT score and VI together to select who to invite to the AC. Those who do well on the AC will receive a VS offer (both taking place in the Spring so no Summer VS this year). There are 12-15 places per scheme.​

Hey, has anyone got through the second stage of the online assessment for Freshfields? What questions do I need to expect for the HireVue? Are there any commerical awareness questions?

 

[aspringlawyer25]

I think someone here said grad recruitment said they'd get back to us this week so technically they could still email today or tomorrow

Hoping they do so by tomorrow so I know whether to book my trip or not. They're sure taking their time, other firms already making offers.

 

[STEM Student]

Is it at all worth applying to firms like linklaters if you do have a 2.1 overall in first year but some modules at 2.2 (because of mitigating circumstances). Like being realistic do you have a chance.

 

[lelezb1]

Hoping they do so by tomorrow so I know whether to book my trip or not. They're sure taking their time, other firms already making offers.

same. i hope we get to know by tomorrow, so I can book my trip 😭

 

[user55998384]

Simmons AC!

well done!! could i ask how much exposure you have had w the firm?