TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Legallywhatever]

Ah maybe try to explain to grad rec?

Gosh I feel like it would be silly to even try...

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Gosh I feel like it would be silly to even try...

I had issues with vantage before and it was reported by quite some people and the firm opened the application again

 

[Legallywhatever]

I had issues with vantage before and it was reported by quite some people and the firm opened the application again

Ah I guess there is nothing to lose by asking so I will do that

 

[flower1]

Hello @Afraz Akhtar
I'm aware that premium members have 1 free application review per month, but I'm struggling to find where to upload my application

Also, if a cover letter doesn't specify word count or number of pages, how long should it be, and what sections should we include?

Thank you

 

[startupgeek]

friday now... may the god of ACs grace us all today...

 

[ttso]

For anyone who has done the OC test, do you receive your mark/feedback report? Or is it only seen by grad rec?

 

[Donna Paulsen]

For anyone who has done the OC test, do you receive your mark/feedback report? Or is it only seen by grad rec?

I did mine in October and didn't get a feedback report

 

[tjeya26]

i hate vantage and i hate myself hahaha stupid thing didn't load and my application did not get sumbitted

I am in the same exact position as you😭

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

I am in the same exact position as you😭

If more people raise this maybe they'll let your application in!

 

[Harvey Specter]

We should start a petition to get Vantage/Candid ATS fixed so that people can get apps in. I think TCLA LLP will support it pro bono. We can gather outside Rare’s office on Monday like:

 

[fTS3002]

Has Weil sent out ACs for summer as well?

 

[Harvey Specter]

Has Weil sent out ACs for summer as well?

Weil only have two spring vac schemes this year so there isn’t a summer vac scheme:

Spring scheme 1: Mon 23 March - Thurs 2 Apr
Spring scheme 2: Tues 7 Apr - Fri 17 Apr.

ACs have been sent in batches so idk if they’ve all been sent out there could be more otw tom.​

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

We should start a petition to get Vantage/Candid ATS fixed so that people can get apps in. I think TCLA LLP will support it pro bono. We can gather outside Rare’s office on Monday like:

By contrast I love AllHires it’s much easier to navigate and loads much quicker

 

[solicitor_2028]

help why is BCLP app a literal essay writing exercise😭500 words for each question is DIABOLICAL!!!! I need some insight on whether it is still worth applying so close to the deadline (tomorrow)??

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

help why is BCLP app a literal essay writing exercise😭500 words for each question is DIABOLICAL!!!! I need some insight on whether it is still worth applying so close to the deadline (tomorrow)??

It’s rolling but you can submit a vac scheme and direct tc, which closes much later, in the same recruitment cycle so wouldn’t hurt your chances to submit it now!

 

[Wanda Maximoff]

By contrast I love AllHires it’s much easier to navigate and loads much quicker

Agreed - AllHires + MyLocker is such a smooth submission process !

 

[user123987]

Is covingtons deadline noon or midnight tomorrow ?

 

[Meg_Thee_Applicant]

help why is BCLP app a literal essay writing exercise😭500 words for each question is DIABOLICAL!!!! I need some insight on whether it is still worth applying so close to the deadline (tomorrow)??

nah yolo, im doing it now too, just popped a redbull LETS GOoOOOoOooOooOoOOOO

 

[Donna Paulsen]

nah yolo, im doing it now too, just popped a redbull LETS GOoOOOoOooOooOoOOOO

Your username 😭 😭 😍

 

[Harvey Specter]

Is covingtons deadline noon or midnight tomorrow ?