TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Donna Paulsen]

Milbank stage 1 test completed! (don't judge, I'm a night owl)
Wasn't as bad as I thought 😁 🤞 now back to the Covington application...

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Milbank stage 1 test completed! (don't judge, I'm a night owl)
Wasn't as bad as I thought 😁 🤞

I’m not a morning person or a night owl so I have to eeny meeny miny moe between both options every day just so I can get stuff done like:​

 

[Donna Paulsen]

I’m not a morning person or a night owl so I have to eeny meeny miny moe between both options every day just so I can get stuff done like:​

What about the afternoon? 😝

 

[zonnonomo]

noo don't think that - I think K&E do ACs on an ad hoc basis...it sounds like it anyways. I heard that last year they were doing ACs into Feb. So maybe they're inviting in batches. Or putting people on hold. From what I know, it seems like they have only invited people to 1 AC, meaning it's probably only been 12 people. There will defo be more ACs!!

ehm my uni also may or may not have sent a letter to firms asking them to stop taking students during term time since a lot of us were missing sessions to go to open days lol. This is a stretch but... so maybe they're doing us first to ensure it doesn't clash with term time. No clue if that's truly the case though.

elle !!!! congratulations ❤️❤️ so stoked about your ac, will be rooting for u

 

[Afuturetrainee]

Gibson Dunn AC!

Congratulations nina

 

[Afuturetrainee]

Guys it's been Radio Silence from every single firm I applied to. Is it worth emailing grad rec. I have only gotten three post app PFO’s, and for the rest nothing.
Is it maybe because I applied to mostly summer schemes?

No VI, tests, etc

And some of them have given others PFO’s too, but I've heard nothing. This is a good sign right?

 

[Afuturetrainee]

HAS ANYONE HEARD BACK FROM SIDLEY FOR SPRING/SUMMER!!!!?

These firms are making me crash out😔☹️🫩

 

[Bread]

Guys it's been Radio Silence from every single firm I applied to. Is it worth emailing grad rec. I have only gotten three post app PFO’s, and for the rest nothing.
Is it maybe because I applied to mostly summer schemes?

No VI, tests, etc

And some of them have given others PFO’s too, but I've heard nothing. This is a good sign right?

it is definitely because you have applied to summer schemes. winter vac schemes have basically just now finished taking place.

 

[futuretraineeihope]

Anyone heard post VI for Gowling or Dentons?

 

[EfficientBag123]

Anything from Baker McKenzie post VI anyone??

 

[martianmcfly]

Bird & Bird AC!! This is my first ever AC invite and I’m so excited! Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated.

 

[赐给我tc]

hi guys dla ti invite! I would appreciate any insights on this!! I can offer successful CC first stage invitation (essay) and vi insights (they rarely change the questions) or CMS vi insights
I also did an assessment centre at PMC, which I can offer insights with or any general tips! Thanks!

 

[Ronaldo04]

Dear @Afraz Akhtar how would you go about approaching this question: Please tell us about interests and activities you pursue and positions of responsibility that are relevant for the role. Max 300 words

 

[Novaa]

Love when your office forces you to work during Christmas but it’s QUIET, I can draft applications instead of procrastinate 😍😍

 

[Ijustwanttobealawyer]

Does anyone know if it’s still worth applying to Sidley?

 

[sqe4676]

Hi guys! - I've applied for Baker McKenzie's vac scheme and don't really know what to expect. I've heard that they have both a Watson Glaser and their own internal test, is this correct or is it just the one? I've also heard that their video interviews are also a bit different to other firms - if anyone could share any insights on their experiences I would be really grateful and am happy to do the same for Weil, feel free to PM me

 

[Bread]

If a firm asks for a company/organisation reference but you don’t think it’s appropriate to provide one, is it ok to provide two academic references

 

[BealMcAlly]

Hi guys! - I've applied for Baker McKenzie's vac scheme and don't really know what to expect. I've heard that they have both a Watson Glaser and their own internal test, is this correct or is it just the one? I've also heard that their video interviews are also a bit different to other firms - if anyone could share any insights on their experiences I would be really grateful and am happy to do the same for Weil, feel free to PM me

I thought they use Amberjack, or SHL.

 

[Sharkfin]

Hi guys! - I've applied for Baker McKenzie's vac scheme and don't really know what to expect. I've heard that they have both a Watson Glaser and their own internal test, is this correct or is it just the one? I've also heard that their video interviews are also a bit different to other firms - if anyone could share any insights on their experiences I would be really grateful and am happy to do the same for Weil, feel free to PM me

There wasn't a WG in the application stage, just a selective amberjack, and then the VI
Whether there's a wg in the AC / later on Idk but I do doubt it.

And ICL the VI is horrific, Godspeed 🙏 🙏

 

[floral.tcla]

hi guys dla ti invite! I would appreciate any insights on this!! I can offer successful CC first stage invitation (essay) and vi insights (they rarely change the questions) or CMS vi insights
I also did an assessment centre at PMC, which I can offer insights with or any general tips! Thanks!

congrats and same!