TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Maria56]

Factssss, feel like I gave a VI of a lifetime sigh

I even went to their networking dinner through my uni so veeery upsetting indeed

 

[FutureAntitrustLawyer]

Has anyone heard from Baker McKenzie (spring) this week? I am starting to lose my mind

 

[TCLAuser2002]

Has anyone heard from Baker McKenzie (spring) this week? I am starting to lose my mind

I gave up , won't ask about Bakers anymore

 

[Bread]

Has anyone heard from Baker McKenzie (spring) this week? I am starting to lose my mind

Building on this, does baker mckenzie actually send out rejections? haven't seen any pfos for any stage on here

 

[anon78365222111]

I gave up , won't ask about Bakers anymore

Yeah same

 

[shays]

WFW PFO

sorry to hear that! is this post application? or post VI?

 

[abc124]

Travers says candidates with a disability who 'meet the minimum criteria for the role' will be invited to interview. Do they mean grade requirements? Or are there other minimum requirements they may be referring to, e.g. work experience etc?

 

[Sharkfin]

ES PFO for London

 

[abc124]

Oh right, that makes sense, it did feel a bit too good to be true :') thanks!

 

[Deleted member 43346]

Anyone heard from DLA Piper Manchester for an AC?

 

[trainee4u]

Travers says candidates with a disability who 'meet the minimum criteria for the role' will be invited to interview. Do they mean grade requirements? Or are there other minimum requirements they may be referring to, e.g. work experience etc?

I would be wary of this. IME it doesn't mean anything. Unless you need particular special arrangements I would be careful about disclosing.

It tends to translate into "if you meet the score you are guaranteed an interview". However, it's not clear how that is different from any other candidate. It's not a "we will interview all candidates who declare a disability".

 

[Carrington Lane]

Hi guys, do you know how long after test does White & Case send you the VI? It's for summer.
I applied on 25th Dec and haven't heard anything since. I know @elle woods got it in a few days but I've never reached VI with them so I don't know what to expect.

 

[legalbeast]

I have done Clyde’s online assessmen yesterday and did not get the VI invite so should I assume pfo?

pg

Denton’s AC a few days before FLK2

Is this for spring vac if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[abc124]

I would be wary of this. IME it doesn't mean anything. Unless you need particular special arrangements I would be careful about disclosing.

It tends to translate into "if you meet the score you are guaranteed an interview". However, it's not clear how that is different from any other candidate. It's not a "we will interview all candidates who declare a disability".

Yeah you're right, I usually do disclose disability because I need extra time but yeah I'll just ignore this, thanks

 

[Legal12345]

Is Birketts test automatic?

 

[Z48]

Yeah you're right, I usually do disclose disability because I need extra time but yeah I'll just ignore this, thanks

I would say go for it, there’s nothing to lose. I got an interview through the disability guarantee last year.

I think there is a difference as outside the scheme not everyone that meets the basic benchmark will necessarily get an interview.

 

[spamelinazoid]

Has anyone heard anything post test from Reed Smith? PFOs or AC invites?

 

[abc124]

I would say go for it, there’s nothing to lose. I got an interview through the guarantee last year.

I think there is a difference as outside the scheme not everyone that meets the basic benchmark will get an interview.

Oh wow that’s good to hear!! Do you need to email them saying you wish to be considered or idk state it somewhere? Or is it automatic upon disclosing disability?