TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[ilikelaw]

Hello people,

Do you know when we will hear back from Paul Weiss? Also, has anyone heard back from BCLP after completing their test?

I haven't heard from BCLP yet

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Guys, any DLA AC Insights?

 

[anon78365222111]

Hello people,

Do you know when we will hear back from Paul Weiss? Also, has anyone heard back from BCLP after completing their test?

Nope I even emailed and got no response lol

 

[Dannie]

linklaters AC! somehow! Any advice would be so so appreciated — already 0/2 on ACs this cycle :/

when did you apply?

 

[johnsmith]

Hello people,

Do you know when we will hear back from Paul Weiss? Also, has anyone heard back from BCLP after completing their test?

No on the P, W front.

Yes, on BCLP Spring VS, has interview and then booking AC for late Jan.

 

[boots pharmacy]

Hi all, has anyone checked with Winston & Strawn GR to see if they are still taking applications? Given the merger news.

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

Is there a thread that says which law firms have no application questions? I know quite a few do an automatic SJT/WG but I can't find a list. Just thought I might as well submit an app for those and give the tests a shot

 

[Lawyergyal123!]

Has anyone heard back from bakers ?

 

[boots pharmacy]

Is there a thread that says which law firms have no application questions? I know quite a few do an automatic SJT/WG but I can't find a list. Just thought I might as well submit an app for those and give the tests a shot

Off the top of my head:
Links
FF
Weil
Milbank

 

[boots pharmacy]

Another day with no Reed Smith response is killing me

No response is good; PFO's have been sent out. Best of luck.

 

[legal18]

Was about to submit AG... then realised the deadline was noon

 

[QuillandCounsel]

Does anyone know if we ever receive any clarification on the AG test scores or how we did before an invitation or PFO?

 

[Afraz Akhtar]

for w&c work experience section, if the role is current, do we have to put something for the duration box or the end date box.. it says the fields are mandatory but like i'm still working at these places (with no current intention to leave)

@ilikelaw this is strange, it usually allows you to tick whether the job is current, in which case it wouldn't require an end date. If that isn't the case here, and its an open text box, I'd just write 'Present" and if its a date box, then write today's date.

 

[manifestingthetc]

Is RPC's test automatic? and if not, would they look at your app alongside the test results? or the test only? maybe the test since the firm used WGT previously? curious to know thoughts here

 

[ilikelaw]

@ilikelaw this is strange, it usually allows you to tick whether the job is current, in which case it wouldn't require an end date. If that isn't the case here, and its an open text box, I'd just write 'Present" and if its a date box, then write today's date.

yes that is what I was thinking, thank you!

 

[Afraz Akhtar]

@Abbie Whitlock @Afraz Akhtar SJT: You are a trainee and have a meeting starting in 5 minutes and there is an error in work you must present to a client, alongside your supervisor. What do you do if you catch your supervisor 5 mins prior and what would you do if you only identify the error mid client meeting?

@alphabravocharlie well.. I'd obviously panic and look over my shoulder because I know the SRA is lurking somewhere. Jokes aside, I would flag this to the supervisor as soon as I get a chance, if I know the solution I'd let them know that too and if not, ask them for some help and see if we could possible push back the meeting a little while. If the issue was noticed during the client meeting, to be honest I would probably take the supervisor to the side to double check or send them a message on teams, where this isn't possible, I would flag everyones attention to the mistake and rectify it there and then.

Honesty and early detection is key here, as embarrassing and awkward as it may be.

 

[legallybrunnette]

Just did the Dechert WE. Does anyone have any idea how long they take to get back to us?

Do you have any tips? Its my first WE. Thank you!

 

[KuriTH]

Has anyone heard back from bakers ?

Yep, received an email for baker mckenzie spring vacation scheme a couple hours ago

 

[legallybrunnette]

Received Dechert WE today

Same boat. How are you planning on preparing?

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

Just wanted to get thoughts on how you guys would approach this scenario " You are new to your role and have just come out of your meeting. A manager from a different department approaches you to say that they liked your ideas and they think it would be beneficial for others to hear. They invite you to join a call with other colleagues. What are you most and least likely to do?"

A Politely decline as you are new to the role.
B Politely decline but recommend a more experienced colleague to share your ideas.
C Accept the call as you enjoy sharing your ideas with others.
D Thank the manager for the opportunity but explain you would need to check with your manager first.

I was toying between C and D, before eventually going for D as most likely. Initially I thought C would show more initiave? But then, as in the scenario you are new to the role, your manager may have things planned that might clash with the call etc. I know sometimes with the manager scenario it sounds like you are unsure of yourself and keep asking for reassurance (kind of like asking your teacher if you can go to the toilet).