TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[elle woods]

I got analytical/complex thinking and judgement as strengths, and effective communication as weakness/professional development. Progressed to 2nd stage (if not automatic!)

Ah thank you for sharing!! Well done on the second stage! I'm so worried that I won't be progressed haha. I did stage 1 for their open day and didn't make it to stage 2 - but the report I got this time is the exact same as my report for the OD sooo I'm super worried!

 

[Bbhu19]

Taylor Wessing PFO 😭😭

Is this after the Watson glasser?

 

[BM99]

Ah thank you for sharing!! Well done on the second stage! I'm so worried that I won't be progressed haha. I did stage 1 for their open day and didn't make it to stage 2 - but the report I got this time is the exact same as my report for the OD sooo I'm super worried!

No problem. Honestly I think the strengths and weakness (professional developoment) don't matter that much. We never understand how they calculate the scores!

 

[jojo23]

Taylor wessing pfo post wg (for spring) 🙄

 

[elle woods]

No problem. Honestly I think the strengths and weakness (professional developoment) don't matter that much. We never understand how they calculate the scores!

I hope so... 😭 Latham please give me a chance haha

 

[apap]

CMS Pfo earlier today post WG

 

[Lawlawland]

Taylor wessing pfo post wg (for spring) 🙄

Does the result come out immediately like CC WGT?

 

[Amgrad]

Does the result come out immediately like CC WGT?

Obv not, they look again to your profile and essays, and benchmarking yours with others hollistically.

 

[pfoapplicant]

Hi guys! When an application form has no word limit for work experience entries, what would you say would be an appropriate amount to write? For example, I'm finding that briefer work experience entries (e.g. short-term volunteering) tend to take up less than 150 words, whereas more long-term work can often take up more than 200 words. Does this sound sensible?

 

[Pearl3181]

Hi all,

I’m completing my Fieldfisher application and have a question about the “Qualifications” section. Each education entry has two parts:

1. School / Educational Establishment Name, Start Date, End Date
2. Qualification Name (QN), Qualification Type (QT), Qualification Result (QR), Date Obtained

For example, following Freshfields’ format and examples:

• QN: English
• QT: GCSE / A-Level / Degree / Other
• QR: Grade / Level

I’m unsure how to interpret this for my undergraduate degree (BA English, UC Berkeley). Am I meant to list the entire degree as one qualification (e.g., QN: English, QT: Degree, QR: First, Date: 2022) or list each module as a separate qualification? There doesn’t seem to be anywhere else to input modules. I’ve emailed Fieldfisher directly and am waiting for a response, but I wanted to see if anyone here has gone through this and how they did it.


Thanks for any insight!

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Taylor wessing PFO
What an amazing way to start the week😂😂

 

[James Wakefield]

Are these Taylor Wessing PFOs for Spring or Summer?

 

[yk1906]

Are these Taylor Wessing PFOs for Spring or Summer?

Someone above got it for spring

 

[Amgrad]

People who had applied to Slaughter DTC on the last 2 days, did you get any update from them?

2 days? the app has closed for over a week for non law. If you're law the wait time would be longer

 

[Amgrad]

Hi all,

I’m completing my Fieldfisher application and have a question about the “Qualifications” section. Each education entry has two parts:

1. School / Educational Establishment Name, Start Date, End Date
2. Qualification Name (QN), Qualification Type (QT), Qualification Result (QR), Date Obtained

For example, following Freshfields’ format and examples:

• QN: English
• QT: GCSE / A-Level / Degree / Other
• QR: Grade / Level

I’m unsure how to interpret this for my undergraduate degree (BA English, UC Berkeley). Am I meant to list the entire degree as one qualification (e.g., QN: English, QT: Degree, QR: First, Date: 2022) or list each module as a separate qualification? There doesn’t seem to be anywhere else to input modules. I’ve emailed Fieldfisher directly and am waiting for a response, but I wanted to see if anyone here has gone through this and how they did it.


Thanks for any insight!

Someone who passed just told you he doesn't add the module breakdown. I suppose it would be similar to Gowling as they weighted more on test, not hollistic approach. I attended their open day too so can confirm.

 

[Pearl3181]

Someone who passed just told you he doesn't add the module breakdown. I suppose it would be similar to Gowling as they weighted more on test, not hollistic approach. I attended their open day too so can confirm.

Thank you!

 

[wooliewoo]

I submitted on the 6th and still haven't received the test. Have you?

I actually have just received the test so hopefully you have too!

 

[Lawlawland]

2 days? the app has closed for over a week for non law. If you're law the wait time would be longer

Last two days of the application deadline, my bad😂

As in the 26-28 bracket...

 

[yk1906]

Any TW PFOs for summer?

 

[crt1s]

Is it just me or has the process of applying to numerous firms been so demoralising, especially this year? I completely understand that the competition is harsh, but the feeling of having to be perfect during every stage of the long 4-5 stage process for a vac is so draining, not to mention that half the firms won't even read the app you spent hours on unless you pass their benchmark or have specifically what they look for. I am so burnt out already, and having received some rejections I feel quite hopeless of securing a TC by the end of university. What's worse is I don't know whether sacrificing some uni work to do these apps will even be worth it. Good luck to everyone, as this process definitely isn't easy 🙃

It’s been a while since I’ve been on here, but saw this post reshared on LinkedIn and wanted to respond.

While I can’t comment on this years cycle, I can confirm that every year is tough. Demanding applications, unhelpful feedback, endless stages and a lack of transparency from most firms.

It’s a marathon not a sprint. It’s easy to get bogged down by a rejection but as trite as it sounds, you’re only one yes away. I appreciate the eagerness to have a TC lined up straight out of uni. I was the same. While some people do. Not everyone’s route is linear. After uni, I got the paralegal job, developed my skills and as result landed the TC, as I was far more confident and had so much more to speak about in apps/interview.

When I would receive a rejection, it always “use it as fuel” mentality. Even if I didn’t always believe it, everything happens for a reason as a result you’ll end up at a firm that is most suited to you. Be patient and easy on yourself.

My DMs are always open