TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[BealMcAlly]

honestly knowing theres a right answer makes wgs feel like any other school test; i've used clifford chance's practice test in the past to prep + watched others on YT walkthrough some wg questions

unlike SJT/ cappfin tests like wdym rank what you're gonna do in this specific situation when theres a million variables at play and i'm only privy to a voicemail from jack introducing me to a random teammate

I feel you on the SJT/capp tests.

I would almost always ask more questions and I identify with none of the rigid choices provided. 🫠🥴

 

[lawstudent2]

Have you heard back from them?

no but apparently someone has

 

[noahsmiit01]

Just received Kirkland's VI after getting rejected from Skadden 😍

Hi, congrats. When did you apply to Kirkland?

 

[KuriTH]

Anyone heard from CC after VI for DTC?

Last year, Clifford Chance sent AC invitations on the thursday

 

[anon78365222111]

Could I mentioned my positive experience at last years AC if I went to the AC and didn’t pass but had a great time speaking to trainees ext as one of my reasons for why this firm in the video interview or shall I stay away from it. @Abbie Whitlock would appreciate some insight !

 

[anon78365222111]

Also I’m assuming no reply from Weil is good ?

 

[Amgrad]

Also I’m assuming no reply from Weil is good ?

It means we're on reserve list. I am done with this 😭😭😭 the wait has increased my anxiety lol 3 firms in total with potentially others too

 

[Rads]

Willkie PFO, 4 rejections in two days, do not know what to think

 

[anon78365222111]

It means we're on reserve list. I am done with this 😭😭😭 the wait has increased my anxiety lol 3 firms in total with potentially others too

Ahh I absolutely cooked in that video not sure what else they want

 

[yuhhhh]

It means we're on reserve list. I am done with this 😭😭😭 the wait has increased my anxiety lol 3 firms in total with potentially others too

Hmmm, not necessarily.

It might just be that AC invites are getting sent out in waves.

Plus, the only person who is confirmed to have an AC is someone’s friend who isn’t even on this forum.

If there were indeed Weil ACs being sent out (if any have been), people would be out on this forum in droves posting their AC invites.

So I would go take a nice walk under the lovely British sun rather than stressing. I too am on the “reserve list” (if there is one) for Macfarlanes and Weil.

 

[TCLA0322]

Skadden pfo Willkie pfo ES vi invite

 

[radssss]

Hi all, I’ve received the eversheds vi today and would be very grateful for any insight as we only have time till 19th to give it

Thank you

 

[legal18]

3 PFOs today… might cry 😭

 

[Amgrad]

Hmmm, not necessarily.

It might just be that AC invites are getting sent out in waves.

Plus, the only person who is confirmed to have an AC is someone’s friend who isn’t even on this forum.

If there were indeed Weil ACs being sent out (if any have been), people would be out on this forum in droves posting their AC invites.

So I would go take a nice walk under the lovely British sun rather than stressing. I too am on the “reserve list” (if there is one) for Macfarlanes and Weil.

Ahh thank you for reassuring me. I am glad that we're on the same boat. 🥲

Anyone please always update progress here, esp those who hanged up for months to receive news.

 

[Winter]

My friend has

Edit: pls don’t ask me anymore than this because I don’t know anymore than this myself 😭

I think for some firms, Oxbridge students get their AC’s on campus which is probably why your friend does. I heard this was the case for my friend from Cambridge last cycle too!

 

[Amgrad]

I think for some firms, Oxbridge students get their AC’s on campus which is probably why your friend does. I heard this was the case for my friend from Cambridge last cycle too!

War between privilege vs underdog is so reall OMG

 

[elle woods]

I think for some firms, Oxbridge students get their AC’s on campus which is probably why your friend does. I heard this was the case for my friend from Cambridge last cycle too!

??? That’s a bit crazy lol I’ve never heard of that

My friend is from another uni tho so I’m not sure if that’s the case haha but woah that’s some crazy lore

 

[Elsie07777]

So Weil has sent out AC invite already? I have completed VI in Nov and haven't heard back. Should I assume PFO 😭

 

[Sharkfin]

Anyone know the timings of Baker's Vi from past cycles, is it a 2 min response like amberjack or shorter??

 

[Winter]

??? That’s a bit crazy lol I’ve never heard of that

My friend is from another uni tho so I’m not sure if that’s the case haha but woah that’s some crazy lore

Yeah it’s a thing! I actually did the Weil VS last year and didn’t convert but thats what I gathered.