TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Lawlawland]

Thanks so much!! I think maybe if I accept the fact this process might take a few years maybe it'll be easier. I'm not sure what I could do in those years but i'm sure there must be more than what i'm imagining (going back to hospitality ?..)

Good luck this year!! I hope everything looks up for you too, it's nice to feel less alone!

I would suggest you to keep applying for Paralegal roles (Mishcon and Simmons always has one thing or another open) while you're working your temporary job. Being a research assistant etc etc at Uni speaks volume too (it helps my cause).

There's always a way!
But, I really hope you don't have to do any of that and find your way into big law! Best wishes

 

[jojo23]

Congratssss! Was this for London?

Thank youu! Yess it was for london

 

[svb risk management intern]

Milbank, Latham and Macfarlanes Second stage rejections all in the space of 16 hours what a day

Stay strong and get sh*tfaced

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Passed the DLA TI benchmark by some holy asspull

Ayy congrats rkid! Next stop DLA AC. ​

 

[TheSlapDotCom]

Mishcon SJT too!

omgg is this for their summer vs?

 

[nbjani]

good j*b guys!!!!! when did you do your TI

also im basically certain that DLA would be able to accommodate your request to change your AC date, seeing how theyre a mammoth who host several ACs each year

Thanks! I did mine weds morning.

 

[nbjani]

Congrats !! Can I ask what office this is for

London!

 

[switchingup]

Re-post: was in mod jail!

Hi everyone! First time posting here, although I've been lurking without an account for ages lol. I'm a career changer, and this is my first application cycle.

I'm posting the vacation schemes I've applied for with dates. Hope this helps with timelines! I'll try my best to keep this updated, but working full-time + juggling these apps is no joke lol. Bear with me!

• Bird & Bird: applied 10th Dec (probs too late lol)
  • No further communication as of 19th Dec
• DLA Piper (London): applied 19th Nov
  • Received WG invite: 26th Nov
  • Took WG: 29th Nov - scored 'Strength to leverage' for assumptions and arguments, 'Further exploration' for Critical thinking, and 'Opportunity for development' for conclusions. My worst performance on any WG! Don't take these tests when exhausted.
    • Report came immediately after completing the assessment
  • Received what vaguely resembles a passed benchmark email: 1st Dec
  • Portal updated to (paraphrase) "We're enjoying getting to know you": 4th Dec
  • Portal updated to "Thank you for your interest in DLA Piper. We are fully considering the information provided": 9th Dec
  • No further communication as of 19th Dec
• HSF Kramer (Spring VS): applied 1st Dec
  • Received assessment: 1st Dec
  • Took assessment: 5th Dec - scored 'balanced' for technical expertise and 'moderate fit' for the rest lol
    • Report came immediately after completing the assessment
  • Reached benchmark: 8th Dec
  • No further communication as of 19th Dec
• Linklaters: applied 1st Dec
  • Received assessment: 1st Dec
    • Took assessment: 3rd Dec - scored highest in 'Resilience' and 'Motivation,' lowest in 'Resource and Work Management'
    • Report came one day after completing the assessment
  • Received WG invite: 3rd Dec
  • Application under review email: 4th Dec
  • Second holding email from recruiters: 15th Dec (everyone received this)
  • No further communication as of 19th Dec
• Reed Smith: applied 14th Dec
  • No further communication as of 19th Dec
• Simmons & Simmons: applied 14th Dec (last-minute app, also probs too late )
  • Received assessment: 14th Dec
  • Took assessment: 15th Dec - scored high verbal/numerical expertise, 8 (Self) / 8 (Commercial) / 4 (People) loool
    • Report came immediately after completing the assessment
  • No further communication as of 19th Dec
• Willkie: applied 10th Dec
  • PFO 17th Dec

Pending: Covington

I've also applied to the following firms DTC: CC, CMS, Freshfields, Slaughter and May (pending: Ashurst, Lewis Silkin, and W&C). I've added updated on these apps in the DTC thread.

Best of luck to everyone

 

[lolololol]

is the mishcon sjt automatic? and what’s the difference between sjt with cappfinity and others?

 

[svb risk management intern]

Mishcon SJT! But why is this an amberjack

 

[dannyp123]

Anyone got a Mishcon SJT for the Cambridge Office?

 

[svb risk management intern]

Also can anyone confirm if AG is rolling, as I see someone got an invite to stage 2?

 

[dannyp123]

Also can anyone confirm if AG is rolling, as I see someone got an invite to stage 2?

They are deffo rolling, although haven't got a TI either

 

[c.t.tc]

omgg is this for their summer vs?

Spring for me!

 

[ChambersLoading]

If anyone has any insight to the White & Case VI, pleaseee pm me. I can help with Weil, Mayer Brown, Reed Smith, Latham, CMS, and many more.

 

[Deleted member 43292]

Jaysen's trough of sorrow email came just at the right time

it's like he can read our minds (oh wait, he lowkey can)

 

[ttlaw12344]

I haven't found out about MDR yet, did the AI test 28/11... should I take that as PFO?

 

[whywhy88]

Does anyone have any tips for Mayer Brown's assessment? I believe it is amberjack and I haven't done one of those before but based on this forum everyone seems to hate amberjack any tips appreciated x

 

[Trophy]

Jaysen's trough of sorrow email came just at the right time

it's like he can read our minds (oh wait, he lowkey can)

What does this mean?

 

[_hashirm1]

I haven't found out about MDR yet, did the AI test 28/11... should I take that as PFO?

I haven't received anything from MDR yet either – maybe they are sending the SJTs in batches.