TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[AMullin]

just received a Birketts update with a testing link - considering I failed to include the date and name of one my work experience entries on the written app, not sure if it’s automatic ?? That was a pretty big mistake from me lol

I’ve heard nothing back so guessing it’s not automatic 🏆

Edit: Ignore me, getting Birketts mixed up with Bristows, I didn’t apply to Birketts 🤦🏻‍♂️

 

[Afraz Akhtar]

anyone know if you'd be disadvantaged by rescheduling for a later batch of ACs? considering if i should reschedule my spring linklaters AC because i have an exam the day before and this AC came on such short notice. have some practice from another MC AC so not the end of the world if i go next week but obviously feeling like im in a bit of a bind as both the exam and the AC are important to me

Hey @toughluck first of all, congratulations on your AC!

To decide if you'll be at a disadvantage, it is important to consider how many places there are on both schemes. If they are equal, then its highly probable that there isn't much of a risk in changing (if the firm is open to that) but if places on the summer scheme a slightly reduced, or can be filled with some candidates from the spring scheme (due to high competition, last minute changes etc) then it could be slightly disadvantageous. Nevertheless, with firms with big intakes like Linklaters, I think that risk is very minimal and doesn't stand a chance against you if you bring your A game.

In this instance, I would probably ask for a call with graduate recruitment, explain your situation and ask them what they advise/whether it is even possible to change the AC given the short notice. They would probably be pretty open about this so as to give you the best possible chance to perform.

 

[lolasparks]

I just finished the Birketts test ... not looking great for me here

 

[EfficientBag123]

Those who have ACs for baker mckenzie, did your status change on cvmail?

 

[Eeeeeeeek]

Will firms send PFOs out to everyone? Or with some is it a case of just not hearing back?

 

[Afraz Akhtar]

Does anybody have any advice for Milbank AC? It’s my first AC and I’m so nervous 😭

@Afraz Akhtar ?

Hey @sooae congratulations on your first AC! This is an exciting time, you must be over the moon.

I have just written a post on this here https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2025-26.9717/post-235123

Let me know if you have any further questions off the back of that.

Good luck!

 

[c.t.tc]

Has anyone heard from TW post WE for spring? Last year ACs had been released by now...

I was wondering the same thing and found it a bit odd - I would assume that if we don’t hear today it will probably be a Monday job (otherwise I dont see how they‘ll have Time to plan acs before they actually happen)

 

[TortillaTC]

Anything on Sidley’s deadline time??😭

 

[cookedlawstudent]

sorry to hear that - was this for VS or DTC?

VS

 

[ladyhaleinthehouse]

on sidley's application, can we only add 4 work experiences?

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

I have to say of all online tests so far, BCLP felt the most challenging (or maybe just the fact it covered all basis in one test). Then again today I had a headache, and looking at a screen couldnt have helped 😅🫣.

 

[ladyhaleinthehouse]

Anything on Sidley’s deadline time??😭

I am hoping it is 23:59 as I can't see anything saying otherwise. Do you know if we can only add 4 work experiences ?

 

[Rejections PFO]

I am hoping it is 23:59 as I can't see anything saying otherwise. Do you know if we can only add 4 work experiences ?

I didn't seen an option to add any so presumably only 4.

 

[BobThebIlly]

I am hoping it is 23:59 as I can't see anything saying otherwise. Do you know if we can only add 4 work experiences ?

yes, ur only allowed to include 4 slots

 

[TortillaTC]

I am hoping it is 23:59 as I can't see anything saying otherwise. Do you know if we can only add 4 work experiences ?

Yes only 4

 

[zonnonomo]

when firms say their deadline is 23:59 do they mean we gotta send it in by latest 23:58 or is a 23:59 submit fine 🤔

 

[Shaky_Pete]

For written exercises at assessment centres, are these generally handwritten or are laptops ever provided?

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

when firms say their deadline is 23:59 do they mean we gotta send it in by latest 23:58 or is a 23:59 submit fine 🤔

Is there any reason to risk it?

 

[zonnonomo]

For written exercises at assessment centres, are these generally handwritten or are laptops ever provided?

only ever done a handwritten one at milbank and it was more like a worksheet (fill in the blank type rather than WE)

mostly get laptops/ chromebook

 

[zonnonomo]

Is there any reason to risk it?

asking in hindsight, sent an app at 23:59 last night😃