TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[LH4]

Hi,
I hope everyone is doing well this application cycle. I have two questions:
1. How long after submitting Mischon's AI chat interview did you receive a rejection/progression? Not sure how i'm feeling about it, I felt confident and got all the examples in I wanted during the actual chat but the video question.. ran out of time and only got through 1.5 of my points before getting cut off. Does anyone have any insight into maybe my odds for this?

2. Has anyone heard back from Paul, Weiss yet?

Thanks!

 

[tcla02]

??? surely Weil hosts more ACs than 3 days worth of them right???

Why did someone say they send them out just once? They haven't replied to me yet about the dates ahh

that was me! im sorry to everyone I misled I swear I got the info from someone who looked at last year's invites and said they send it in one go. icl good to know there is still some hope

 

[jojo23]

What's a good phrase to use when you don't know the answer to something in an AC? @Afraz Akhtar

"Why are you asking me about a news story, dont you get paid enough to know this shit"

 

[fTS3002]

hello to all those with bakers sjts… would you mind sharing when you applied

on the day of the deadline!

 

[sjm251102]

Burges Salmon holding email… said they will let us know by the end of this week…. Ugh

 

[emma1203]

Can i ask if those with Cooley WGs applied for spring or summer?

 

[J_12]

for those who wrote TS cover letters - how many words did you write? not sure if anything more than 600-700 words is too much

 

[James Wakefield]

My spate of luck has come to an end- 4 implied PFOs today, sad times!

 

[hawkins19]

hello to all those with bakers sjts… would you mind sharing when you applied

I just received test (London, Summer) and I applied October 24th! Hope thats helpful

 

[lolololol]

i haven’t heard back from any firms since before christmas i am going insane i feel like

 

[T. Rainee]

Burges Salmon holding email… said they will let us know by the end of this week…. Ugh

Is this for the Bristol or Edinburgh office?

 

[Jessica Pearson]

Addleshaw Goddard (AG) Voice Interview invite!

First time getting to the third stage, so not sure what to expect - I'd be immensely grateful for any insights.

Don't have any VI insights to trade, but will happily send application materials or experience with online tests for any of the various firms I've applied to if you drop me a message - have passed all stage 2 tests so far to my knowledge.

Hiya congrats! is this for the london office?

 

[c.t.tc]

TW AC!!!!!

 

[Afraz Akhtar]

for those who wrote TS cover letters - how many words did you write? not sure if anything more than 600-700 words is too much

Hi @Jonny_12 as there is a 1,000 word limit, you're good. I understand there is some speculation as to whether that's appropriate, but there is a set limit for a reason. If the firm wanted any less, they would ask for less. Now, although you have 1,000 words, you don't have to use all of them - the trick is to be concise and succinct with your points. If you can the same thing in less words, without compromising on the analysis/detail, then do so - I'm sure it would look very favourable. Good luck!

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Ima need everybody to do an AC dance for tomorrow (inbox still silent 😅🫣)

 

[Dannie]

for those who wrote TS cover letters - how many words did you write? not sure if anything more than 600-700 words is too much

I wrote 1000, and submitted it, am I cooked..

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

I wrote 1000, and submitted it, am I cooked..

Same here I wrote exactly 1,000 words cos it said 1,000 words so I just assumed that we needed to write exactly 1,000 words, am I also cooked…

 

[EfficientBag123]

I wrote 1000, and submitted it, am I cooked..

Ibr I did the same. I always just use the word limit. It’s your chance to really sell yourself. Especially in a process which only has a cover letter and interview.

 

[EfficientBag123]

Same here I wrote exactly 1,000 words cos it said 1,000 words so I just assumed that we needed to write exactly 1,000 words, am I also cooked…

Nah I did the same. They shouldn’t advertise a 1000 word limit if they aren’t prepared to read 1000 word cover letters.

 

[EfficientBag123]

Has anyone heard anything from baker mckenzie this week for the spring scheme ?/ do you think it is sensible to just assume a PFO? The waiting is so painful 😶

They sent out a bunch of ACs last week. I’m assuming PFO.