Just got pfo from Bird & Bird. I think I applied too late but it's also hard to know what to do better when there is no feedback. I'm feeling very out of sorts now and I'm doubting my other apps. Not quite sure what to do.
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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Has anyone who applied to Mishcon on deadline day received the AI chat link?
completed the HL first stage test last Wednesday and I am still yet to hear back for the 2nd stage test......I might be cooked
There’s been an issue with the mishcon AI chat, I applied the day before the deadline and got the link, but it says it’s expired. I got this email from the early careers team today, might be that the issues meant the link hasn’t been sent to people that applied on the deadline yet
I do yesBakers and WFW VI! Does anyone have any insights to either? (both for London)
Happy to share Macs AC insights
This jumpscare doesn't end 😂 I just got an email from King & Spalding about the invite details, I thought I won't get any today as I didn't apply to B&B and Ashurst LOL
I am in the exact same boat as you, HL is also my dream firm so I really hope it's not a PFO...
Hi does anyone have any advice for bakers VI, would really appreciate it.
Can give advice on Macfarlanes AC, Slaughters AC, freshfields stage two, hogan stage two, Latham stage two and Weil.
Can give advice on Macfarlanes AC, Slaughters AC, freshfields stage two, hogan stage two, Latham stage two and Weil.
Any pfos today from HSF? I got the pass email on 3 December. Hopefully no news is good news?
I have a 2:1 overall with a couple of 2:2 modules as well (with mitigating circumstances) so I’m worried but I had a scholarship at university for my degree (top Russell group) and one year of legal experience (silver circle firm) so I don’t know what to expect and it’s my dream firm.
Also, please can someone suggest me a few firms that are happy with a 2:1 overall and good work experience, are not too strict with grades?
I have a 2:1 overall with a couple of 2:2 modules as well (with mitigating circumstances) so I’m worried but I had a scholarship at university for my degree (top Russell group) and one year of legal experience (silver circle firm) so I don’t know what to expect and it’s my dream firm.
Also, please can someone suggest me a few firms that are happy with a 2:1 overall and good work experience, are not too strict with grades?
which of the law firms which are closing soon is it not worth it for me to apply for due to their rolling basis?
i don’t want to make the same mistake w bird and bird and applying with a solid app but a day or two before the deadline just to be rejected
i don’t want to make the same mistake w bird and bird and applying with a solid app but a day or two before the deadline just to be rejected
I think everyone's waiting till the deadline (tomorrow) to do it! - Scrolling through the forum about past experiences w the VI has me
NGL sorry if this sounds brutal, but firms which pay lower obv won't attract calibre candidates (including stellar grades), unless you have undeniable mitigating circumstances that you can't hinder, eg, you went coma at Hospital ICU, etc. Also, if you aren't part of DEI, your chances are low. If I were you, I'd be realistic not apply to competitive firms like HSFK, though many firms mentioned they'll consider mediocre grades, oftentimes you'll be competing with highly skilled candidates. I don't mean it's impossible, but you must be super lucky if you ended up get it. In the end, you should utilise extra last minute time to build your profile esp if you're still a student, WYATB!Any pfos today from HSF? I got the pass email on 3 December. Hopefully no news is good news?
I have a 2:1 overall with a couple of 2:2 modules as well (with mitigating circumstances) so I’m worried but I had a scholarship at university for my degree (top Russell group) and one year of legal experience (silver circle firm) so I don’t know what to expect and it’s my dream firm.
Also, please can someone suggest me a few firms that are happy with a 2:1 overall and good work experience, are not too strict with grades?
This is complete nonsense. That persons profile is highly attractive to tonnes of firms. HSF Kramer is very strict with the 2:1 consistency but this persons profile will be highly competitive at most firms bar a few.
Not sure why people feel the need to say these things that are just not true.
omg DLA TI invite after passing the WG on 30/10 🫢
ah thank you, I have already done them, hopefully you can help someone else out!
I would disagree with this take. A 2:1 overall is more than sufficient to secure a place at a city firm. My girlfriend recently received an offer at DLA Piper, and she had a couple of 2:2 modules, but achieved a 2:1 overall. Unless the firm explicitly states they look for a high 2:1 and discriminate against any 2:2 modules, you are fine. Firms like Slaughter Cleary, etc, might be tough, but there are plenty you can break into. These firms seek well-rounded individuals. Whilst I agree you should work on your profile, as we all should, you should still put your hat in the ring.
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