TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Deleted member 43292]

Does anybody know how long W&C typically take to respond after application? I applied kinda late in the game, have they started doing VI already?

They have - ppl have been doing them since a month or two ago already

 

[aspiringlawyer5]

Is my application form not fully loaded for Squire Patton Boggs or is there actually just one written question for the vacation scheme? Just realised the deadline is tomorrow lol

 

[BobThebIlly]

Has anyone requested reasonable adjustments for the Goodwin video interview?

I’ve been told by Early Careers that I need to apply the adjustments through the interview portal itself, and that they’ll approve it there, but I’m honestly not sure where or how to do that on the platform. If I start the assessment to request adjustments from there, will it automatically start the interview?

Any help would be appreciated

 

[Indigo71]

Is it too late to apply to W&C summer ?

 

[anonymous.15]

Spring for both?

YUP

 

[TCGrad1642]

Praying and manifesting for good news tomorrow guys! Let’s hope we all hear smth!

 

[legal18]

Is my application form not fully loaded for Squire Patton Boggs or is there actually just one written question for the vacation scheme? Just realised the deadline is tomorrow lol

what's the question and word limit??

 

[SamiyaJ]

Has anyone requested reasonable adjustments for the Goodwin video interview?

I’ve been told by Early Careers that I need to apply the adjustments through the interview portal itself, and that they’ll approve it there, but I’m honestly not sure where or how to do that on the platform. If I start the assessment to request adjustments from there, will it automatically start the interview?

Any help would be appreciated

Hey,

When you click “Start Assessment”, it’ll take you to the intro page where you have an option to withdraw, or request reasonable adjustments!

I haven’t requested any so not sure what happens once you click on it.

Best of luck x

 

[radssss]

Is it too late to apply to W&C summer ?

Never too late
Give it a shot if you have time!

 

[alphabravocharlie]

Hopefully grad Rec feeling energised tomorrow, my dead inbox killing me, I reckon emails start flowing on the 7th

 

[radssss]

Manifesting good news for everyone from tomorrow!!🤞🏻

 

[LaDiva]

If a firm says it's applications close on the 5th of January, can we assume this means at 23:59 5th January and not 00:00?

Well, I hope its the former, I want to apply for Birketts on their deadline tomorrow!

 

[Lord Sumption]

If a firm says it's applications close on the 5th of January, can we assume this means at 23:59 5th January and not 00:00?

Sorry if I sound stupid, but what is the difference? Like do you mean 5th Jan at midday or like the 12 O'Clock - the evening one that comes after 11pm time lol?

 

[Novaa]

Sorry if I sound stupid, but what is the difference? Like do you mean 5th Jan at midday or like the 12 O'Clock - the evening one that comes after 11pm time lol?

I think they mean, one minute after 4th Jan (00:00am) and the last minute of the 5th Jan (23:59pm)

I’m going to be so shy if I just jumped in and misunderstood LOOL

 

[M85672]

This might sound silly, but hypothetically if you received a vac scheme offer and you were then unable to complete the scheme because of some sort of clash - whether personal or professional - would you be able to ask a firm if you can just straight up sit the TC interview instead?

 

[radssss]

This might sound silly, but hypothetically if you received a vac scheme offer and you were then unable to complete the scheme because of some sort of clash - whether personal or professional - would you be able to ask a firm if you can just straight up sit the TC interview instead?

They might change your scheme dates (example-spring to summer or summer to spring) or ask you to find a replacement yourself whom you can swap with (tcla really helps here and usually works) Otherwise, you may be able to shift to a direct tc route and take any additional assessments required if the firm allows this(they may refuse as well). I also believe the reason should be valid (such as term dates and scheme dates clash or medical emergency) so that you are not disadvantaged .

 

[AMullin]

Hill Dickinson VI done, got 6,6,7,7 on the Amberjack with mid for verbal and numerical reasoning - who knows if that's good enough.

Was planning on doing NRF VI tonight as well but too drained after all that - gonna be rushing before the deadline in the morning! 😂

 

[yuhhhh]

Hill Dickinson VI done, got 6,6,7,7 on the Amberjack with mid for verbal and numerical reasoning - who knows if that's good enough.

Was planning on doing NRF VI tonight as well but too drained after all that - gonna be rushing before the deadline in the morning! 😂

What’s that buddy?

 

[rjh2001]

Hey @rjh2001 it’s a good start to focus on their strong sectors and suggest a new office in an emerging market – to be honest, it’s probably how I would approach the answer too, and I agree it is best to focus on one sector/office location here. As for the explanation as to how their office locations support their work and client relationships, you’re right that the reasons you provided are general but they are true and most likely the key reasons many firms actually do this to begin with (other than tax efficiency).

However, even with general points I think you can still shape your answer to become more specific to PMC, I would focus on where it is their office locations are – Piraeus and Antibes are very specific cities, that other firms who have a shipping focus may not have a presence in. What is it about these locations that made it a prime spot for PMC? Leverage that sort of analysis to think about how this is benefitting their workstreams and client relations.

Hi Afraz,

Thank you so much, this is really helpful!

Rory.