TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[applicant3000]

If grad rec said they'd get back to me 'by Christmas' post-AC but they still haven't (the AC was a month ago), is it worth emailing them? @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu I would appreciate any advice!

 

[Novaa]

HSF Kramer PFO 🥲🥲💔 Omgg I thought it would be good news

Update: It’s going to be okay! ONTO THE NEXT 😙✌️

 

[BealMcAlly]

Does anyone know how many questions are in the Bakers VI?

I heard either 3 or 4 with 30s prep time.

 

[sixsevenislife]

does anyone have advice for mishcon test please

 

[M123]

How do Written Exercises work? Is it a standardised process where everyone who is invited does it at the exact same time, or is it staggered? Any insight to this would be appreciated if I was to be invited to one!

 

[Harvey Specter]

Can I ask if your at a Russel group or oxbridge?

Northern Russell Group uni, non-Oxbridge. I flag as contextual in my UCAS apps to unis.​

 

[i really like clouds :)]

should i be worried if i applied to MDR and haven't got the test yet? ai chatbot completed on 20/11 but i haven't heard anything since

 

[Lawlawland]

TW PFO after that godawful test. Sad coz it's genuine one of the best applications I've ever drafted smh.

 

[JasmineM9]

Any news today from Kirkland? For those who have not received the VI? Is it safe to assume a pfo or they are likely sending in batches?

 

[jessicapearson]

TW PFO after that godawful test. Sad coz it's genuine one of the best applications I've ever drafted smh.

How long ago did you complete the test?

 

[Lawlawland]

How long ago did you complete the test?

On the 19th!

 

[RVD23]

Does anyone have Kennedys vi questions? Can exchange with Latham/CC/Macfarlanes

PM'd you

 

[anonymous31415]

Hi, I just got the Latham AC but have never done an AC before, does anyone have any tips on ACs or Latham?
They would be much appreciated! Thank you so much

 

[BobThebIlly]

YESSS GOWLING VI

I thought it was a PFO bc I was supposed to hear back on 12/12. I emailed grad recruitment this morning asking for a status update and that’s when I got my VI

So gassed. If anyone has any tips please let me know!

 

[DavidJC]

About to submit Sidley and I got jumpscared by an extra question about extra curriculars in the Work Experience section so I guess it's back to drafting for a couple hours 😭

 

[Lawlawland]

@Jaysen such a cool Christmas snow animation Lmao.

I was first worried thinking my screen is being funny 😂

 

[Jaysen]

@Jaysen such a cool Christmas snow animation Lmao.

I was first worried thinking my screen is being funny 😂

Haha, I'm glad you like it. Let me know if the snowflakes get in the way of posting!

 

[elle woods]

@Jaysen such a cool Christmas snow animation Lmao.

I was first worried thinking my screen is being funny 😂

LMAO wait I thought my screen was dropping dandruff or smth 😂 this is so cute
Aww the snowcaps on the pfps haha

 

[Dannie]

hsfk pfo spring applied on deadline. merry xmas i suppose. I thought id get through bc I got it checked, knew the writing was strong, high 2:1 from top russel group + lots of interesting work experience and have done ACs elsewhere

 

[JasmineM9]

hsfk pfo spring applied on deadline. merry xmas i suppose. I thought id get through bc I got it checked, knew the writing was strong, high 2:1 from top russel group + lots of interesting work experience and have done ACs elsewhere

I am sorry to hear this, applications are always very unpredictable! The right firm will recognise your potential! 😊🤞