TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[wrloyst]

Hi,I hope everyone is doing well!

I wanted to ask if anyone had any tips for a Links AC? This is my first ever AC and im quite nervous about it. Im going there with an open mind and genuinely just hoping to enjoy my time at the firm.

In return I can offer insights on Freshfields, Reed Smith and Akin.

Thanks guys, appreciate any tips!

Congrats! May I know if this is for summer/summer vs or for the tc ? All the best!

 

[Jennifer2003]

PFO from Taylor wessing for their Cambridge vac scheme after online assessment (before the WE)

 

[Mikeross750]

Fieldfisher Vac Scheme (Pathways to Practice) AC. Would appreciate any advice.

 

[tc2026]

Passed the benchmark for DLA’s TI so now under the consideration for an AC, 😓any insights on the odds of being picked

congrats !! when did you pass? and is this ldn?

 

[Mikeross750]

Hey congrats! When did you apply/take the test? I applied mid nov and im still waiting to hear back post app

Thank you! I applied in the first week of November and took the test three weeks after that.

 

[summersun]

WFW VI! Finally starting to regularly pass the application stage !

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Drumroll....... the much anticipated Eversheds PFO (london) is heree
And this is a VI I thought I did okay😂

 

[J1234]

Has anyone heard back from TW post WE?

 

[c.t.tc]

Has anyone heard back from TW post WE?

I think we’ll probably hear today or tomorrow

 

[TCLAuser2002]

Another day another chance to hear from Bakers

 

[Bottega_Veneta]

Good Morning people!

Hope today we will hear good news!

In the meantime anyone heard from the following:

Kirkland & Ellis post-app? My delulu mindset is hoping for a last minute VI
Weil post SJT and VI?
Milbank Stage 2 test? I did the test on Tuesday for context

Thanks!🥹🥹

 

[AMullin]

Good start to the day, Clyde & Co test invite and WFW VI!

Applied to both on the 5th.

 

[user123987]

Does anyone have any insights into Clyde and Co’s test and how best to prep? Thanks!

 

[TheSlapDotCom]

PFO'd. No news is good news for HSFK.

sorry can i ask when you heard back?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Akin TI invite!! I sat the online test on Tuesday. I’m gna pass out wtf is happening lmao??!!​

 

[TCLAuser2002]

Akin TI invite!! I sat the online test on Tuesday. I’m gna pass out wtf is happening lmao??!!​

Yes they reply in 24h after the test for TI

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Does anyone have any insights into Clyde and Co’s test and how best to prep? Thanks!

untimed SJT, timed but non-time-restrained WG test. Doing practice tests could be beneficial beforehand, but also ensuring calmness during the tests.

 

[anon78365222111]

Akin TI invite!! I sat the online test on Tuesday. I’m gna pass out wtf is happening lmao??!!​

You deserve it 🤝hopefully see you at the AC

 

[TCLAuser2002]

You deserve it 🤝hopefully see you at the AC

You got an AC with Akin? If yes when did you complete your TI

 

[User2640]

untimed SJT, timed but non-time-restrained WG test. Doing practice tests could be beneficial beforehand, but also ensuring calmness during the tests.

sorry can I ask what does "timed but non-time-restrained WG test" mean? Is it timed or untimed but the time you take will be recorded