TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[jamsparkle]

Does anyone know if white & case, sidley austin, covington, and cleary vac schemes are rolling?

Cleary is for vac schemes (but not open day)

 

[Lawlawland]

It's crazy to think that Perkins Coie had their application window only for about 10 days for 2 positions to fill, and I already know about 100+ people have applied for the same. Crazy.

Given they don't sponsor visa yet, IDK what my chances are with them, but man this the most favourite application I've drafted.

 

[anon78365222111]

Has anyone received an Akin AC invite yet? I’ve seen a few people mention that they have. I completed my TI on 30 December, so I’m assuming it’s not a PFO and that they may just need more time given the holiday period.

I’ve only seen one person mention it but I don’t think they’re even giving AC’s yet I did mine 3rd December and I know some that did theirs at the start of December no one has got a reply yet lol

 

[wooliewoo]

Does anyone have any tips for completing VIs? This is the worst stage of the app process for me, and I have yet to pass one lmao. I have improved but I cannot tell what's limiting me e.g., I may be speaking too fast with too much information, maybe I am too robotic etc., Any tips would be greatly appreciated!

 

[iwatchsuits]

Any insight into Milbank's stage 1? Nothing specific needed, just a broad idea of what to be prepared for!

If you have researched the firm, you’re all good! There’s 18 situational questions (iirc) and 2 written questions, 250 words each, 20 mins each. I think you get 1 min and 30 seconds to choose an answer for each situational question.

 

[dlc3266]

Hi guys, for a firm like Perkins where the cover letter length is not specified, would two pages be alright? Especially since they’re asking two separate questions

 

[TortillaTC]

Hello!

Unfortunately, I don't have any specific insights into when people can expect to hear back after completing the online assessment. If it is any consolation, I waited a month between completing my online assessment and receiving an AC invite, so I wouldn't make any assumptions yet! It may just be that it is taking slightly longer due to the holiday period

Thank you!!

 

[NorthernerInLondon]

Weightmans Grad Rec posted on Linkedin that they received 10,237 applications in 2025 (and made 340 offers) 😯

 

[Novaa]

Weightmans Grad Rec posted on Linkedin that they received 10,237 applications in 2025 (and made 340 offers) 😯

I mean love that for them but… 😀

 

[Misty Meanor]

Mandatory anyone heard from Latham for spring post? Coming to terms with the PFO.

 

[Ferran_]

Weightmans Grad Rec posted on Linkedin that they received 10,237 applications in 2025 (and made 340 offers) 😯

where was this posted? surely not 10k applicants, really? Magic Circle firms dont even reach that figure for number of applicants

 

[Suii]

Mills Reeve test invite but will get rejected 2 weeks later as i suck at amberjack tests.

 

[tc2026]

Hi what do ppl put for minimum salary requirement questions? (Perkins Coie)? would really appreciate any guidance here!

 

[NorthernerInLondon]

where was this posted? surely not 10k applicants, really? Magic Circle firms dont even reach that figure for number of applicants

🎉 Happy New Year from Weightmans! 🎉 So, it’s time to reveal the answers to our end-of-year quiz… 👀👇 Drumroll please 🥁 📥 Applications received: 10,237 🤯 📄 Offers made: 340 ✉️ 🎉 Roles… | Cheryl Morris

🎉 Happy New Year from Weightmans! 🎉 So, it’s time to reveal the answers to our end-of-year quiz… 👀👇 Drumroll please 🥁 📥 Applications received: 10,237 🤯 📄 Offers made: 340 ✉️ 🎉 Roles accepted: 259 🥳 If you guessed correctly — congratulations, you clearly know your recruitment stats or you...

www.linkedin.com

 

[johnsmith]

My Reed Smith SJT is easily my worst Amberjack result - hope they still review my VIs as I felt they went well!

 

[Harvey Specter]

My Reed Smith SJT is easily my worst Amberjack result - hope they still review my VIs as I felt they went well!

When did you hear back from them with the SJT and VI invite cos I’ve still heard nothing. It’s defo a PFO atp which sucks but on to the next!​

 

[Jack Falahee]

🎉 Happy New Year from Weightmans! 🎉 So, it’s time to reveal the answers to our end-of-year quiz… 👀👇 Drumroll please 🥁 📥 Applications received: 10,237 🤯 📄 Offers made: 340 ✉️ 🎉 Roles… | Cheryl Morris

🎉 Happy New Year from Weightmans! 🎉 So, it’s time to reveal the answers to our end-of-year quiz… 👀👇 Drumroll please 🥁 📥 Applications received: 10,237 🤯 📄 Offers made: 340 ✉️ 🎉 Roles accepted: 259 🥳 If you guessed correctly — congratulations, you clearly know your recruitment stats or you...

www.linkedin.com

That's probably the whole recruitment stats for FY 2025, I am not surprised 🥱😝 not just TC/VS applicants and offers

 

[Ferran_]

🎉 Happy New Year from Weightmans! 🎉 So, it’s time to reveal the answers to our end-of-year quiz… 👀👇 Drumroll please 🥁 📥 Applications received: 10,237 🤯 📄 Offers made: 340 ✉️ 🎉 Roles… | Cheryl Morris

🎉 Happy New Year from Weightmans! 🎉 So, it’s time to reveal the answers to our end-of-year quiz… 👀👇 Drumroll please 🥁 📥 Applications received: 10,237 🤯 📄 Offers made: 340 ✉️ 🎉 Roles accepted: 259 🥳 If you guessed correctly — congratulations, you clearly know your recruitment stats or you...

www.linkedin.com

The post seems to refer to applications and offers made for senior positions (not early careers)
The person who posted it isn't under Weightman's early careers team and she posts extensively about openings for PQ roles

 

[Jack Falahee]

For those who did the Taylor Wessing written exercise, how many days are you given to complete it?

Did you get invite to TW WE for summer? I thought it'd be mid Jan or next Monday as soonest.

 

[Harvey Specter]

where was this posted? surely not 10k applicants, really? Magic Circle firms dont even reach that figure for number of applicants

Tbf Weightmans do have 10 offices in the UK so it’s probs combined them all together. Maybe it’s 500-1000 per regional office and the rest London?​