TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[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!!

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

It's officially 01/01 2026. Happy new year everyone!! May you granted wishes for your new resolution this year.

Me: Manifesting a TC for 28 Apps sent this cycle, but 0 AC , 6 PFOs, 7 progressed, but the rests are ghosting me

 

[Bottega_Veneta]

Happy new year everyone!!!! May 2026 bring us our dream TCs

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Happy new year TCLA gang! May 2026 be the year we all secure our dream TCs!

 

[svb risk management intern]

Happy New Year TCLA fam! I hope everyone is having a fun night and enjoying the show, wherever that may be

 

[Deleted member 43292]

Happy new year TCLA LLP!!!
May this year be filled with offers for everyone!~~

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

I’m lowkey beginning to sound like a broken record but has anybody heard from these firms, especially around these dates:

Dechert Spring VS post app (applied 1 Dec)
Goodwin post app (after the first batch of VIs)
Akin post app (applied 13 Dec)
Weil post SJT and VI (test 14 Dec, VI 17 Dec)
Reed Smith post app (applied 19 Dec)
Milbank Summer Trad VS post SJT (test 17 Dec)​

We're on the same boat for RS, the same day of submission yet not received the test invite/PFO.
My Goodwin is for TC so don't know whether they sent all invites or in batches.
My Dechert is for summer and applied 15/12, no WE invite
Milbank Lev Finance track, still no second invite yet, 1st test 23/10
And for my Weil, I submitted the test in 24/11 yet no PFO, though I had 24 points on Amberjack

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Happy new year my lovelies!!

2025 RECAP
Applications: 16
PFOs: 2
Selective VI: 1
Selective SJT: 1

Really going to push myself to apply to at least 5 more firms, aiming for 10 but I don’t want to risk quality and depth. We can do this!!

 

[user55998384]

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.

thank u sm!!

 

[M85672]

I hope everybody has a blessed year, and one where you all reap the fruits of your endurance in this process!

On the topic of this process lol, just out of curiosity how does a voice interview work? Is it simply the same as pre-recorded VI except theres no camera? Would people say its easier or harder (generally) than a VI?

Thanks

 

[CharlesT47]

Any tips for Akin AC or for Dechert WE? For the WE, which resources should I use to prepare?

 

[lalalailovelife]

does anyone know what time the baker mckenzie VS app is due?