TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Bruce Wayne Attorney at Law]

Has anyone finished the Debevoise App ? If yes, then how ? The app refuses to end there's like 7 questions for 10 TCs what even. But on a serious note how did you end up answering the commercial question specifically the which side would you represent part ?

 

[kukubird]

Has anyone finished the Debevoise App ? If yes, then how ? The app refuses to end there's like 7 questions for 10 TCs what even. But on a serious note how did you end up answering the commercial question specifically the which side would you represent part ?

I know it's genuinely never ending, I've answered that with a litigation case as I thought it would be easier to actually pick and substantiate a side.

 

[Prudentia]

Getting a bit worried that I haven't received Milbank's test yet lol

When did you submit the application?

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

What’s the best approach for putting VS you didn’t manage to convert on your work experience section?

Do firms look at this sideways especially if it was a couple cycles ago

Hi!

Firms generally won't look at this sideways, and I would try not to worry about it too much - they know vacation scheme conversion rates are competitive and that non-conversion doesn't necessarily reflect performance. There are so many factors that go in to making TC decisions, including things such as business need and the overall competitiveness of that cycle - these are things out of your control, so firms aren't going to hold this against you!

It is absolutely fine to include the VS's you didn't convert (and I did for mine) - I would just make sure that you focus on what you did and learned rather than the outcome itself. If it was a couple of cycles ago, I would make sure to show how you have grown since then as they will be more interested in your overall development and reflection.

I hope that helps, and best of luck!

 

[A worried paralegal]

No this is forthe summer vac scheme

Thanks

 

[cutiewiththecontracts]

Has anyone heard back after a VI for White & Case's Spring/Summer Scheme?

 

[llblawstudent]

Has anyone heard back after a VI for White & Case's Spring/Summer Scheme?

When did you apply/get the VI btw?

 

[IWillGetATC]

do you have to do the milbank test before 11:59 pm tonight? or can i still submit an app...

 

[user55998384]

for the bakers work exp section - finding the format weird. probs a stupid q but for this section would you inc societal roles or should you inc it in the work exp section beforre?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Has anyone finished the Debevoise App ? If yes, then how ? The app refuses to end there's like 7 questions for 10 TCs what even. But on a serious note how did you end up answering the commercial question specifically the which side would you represent part ?

I’m on this question atm (left it till last). This app has felt like walking up these stairs cos it’s been non-stop and never ending:

 

[M85672]

When did you submit the application

Tuesday at 23:40

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Out of curiosity - those who made it onto Milbank's stage 2 test, how long did it take to receive an invite?

P.S. Happy new year all! Wishing you all a 2026 full of 'I am delighted to announce...' LinkedIn posts

 

[IWillGetATC]

Tuesday at 23:40

do we have to complete the test by tonight? or is it just a certain number of days post app

 

[sadlawyer01]

Do we need to do Milbank's stage 1 test by 2359 today?? i just submitted my application because it was non-rolling

 

[IWillGetATC]

Do we need to do Milbank's stage 1 test by 2359 today?? i just submitted my application because it was non-rolling

LITERALLY I am confused because people on here seem worried they haven't gotten the test yet so I don't know?? I am hoping not bc I am submitting now

 

[James Wakefield]

Do we need to do Milbank's stage 1 test by 2359 today?? i just submitted my application because it was non-rolling

No you don’t! My deadline is 2nd Jan for example.

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Do we need to do Milbank's stage 1 test by 2359 today?? i just submitted my application because it was non-rolling

I’m pretty sure Milbank has been rolling cos a lot of people have alr received AC invites for Spring and Summer VS (LevFin and Trad). Idk if they’re still actively considering apps but if tests are still being sent out I assume there’s a chance?​

 

[Novaa]

for the bakers work exp section - finding the format weird. probs a stupid q but for this section would you inc societal roles or should you inc it in the work exp section beforre? View attachment 7541

I put anything I was paid for in the section above, then everything else like course representative, mentoring schemes, open days, outreach organisations in the bottom.

 

[sadlawyer01]

I’m pretty sure Milbank has been rolling cos a lot of people alr received ACs for Spring and Summer VSs (LevFin and Trad). Idk if they’re still actively considering apps but if tests are still being sent out I assume there’s a chance?​

on allaboutlaw it says non-rolling

 

[sqe4676]

Does anyone have any insights on Withers' VI? Feel free to message me, thank you!!