TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[trainee4u]

God, you guys are catty...

Me at bottom right on the zoom proceedings.

 

[LaDiva]

Foot Anstey - any insights on their 4, yes ,four, VI questions??!!! I've just completed the first bit, now onto the VI, which, in general, I absolutely adore...NOT!!! Any help is greatly appreciated!!!

PS: I must add that, unlike some veterans in here, it's my first cycle, so I don't really have much to offer in exchange, except my deepest gratitutes!! Oh, actually, I can offer 2nd stage for Macfarlanes and, huhm, no that's it for now

 

[kukubird]

LC about Cleary: "Trainees have flexibility in their areas of work[...] and on qualification [...] can choose to work overseas if they so desire."

What exactly does that mean?

Link: https://www.legalcheek.com/firm/cleary-gottlieb-steen-hamilton/

From my internship at the firm, so I may be wrong. Trainees typically aren’t placed in seats and can get work from across departments.

They have quite a few internationally qualified lawyers working in the London office and I assume from the wording it’s also possible to move as an England&Wales qualified lawyer.

 

[trainee4u]

?

just the "in your 20s" comment. I wish!

 

[jojo23]

 

[spamelinazoid]

just the "in your 20s" comment. I wish!

Well thats just a generalization, but - a lot of candidates are fresh faced grads/still uni students with 0 experience in the real world. This is probably one of the harshest introductions to adult jobs… and borderline a humiliation ritual for a group of people who are likely still trying to figure out how to pay an energy bill

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

I'm on to the partner interview!

They are super competitive tho...

Has anyone heard back from Batman & Robin? I sent my app in mid Sept and lowkey I think they’re completely airing me. Should I assume PFO?

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Foot Anstey - any insights on their 4, yes ,four, VI questions??!!! I've just completed the first bit, now onto the VI, which, in general, I absolutely adore...NOT!!! Any help is greatly appreciated!!!

PS: I must add that, unlike some veterans in here, it's my first cycle, so I don't really have much to offer in exchange, except my deepest gratitutes!! Oh, actually, I can offer 2nd stage for Macfarlanes and, huhm, no that's it for now

Also wondering!

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Has anyone heard back from Batman & Robin? I sent my app in mid Sept and lowkey I think they’re completely airing me. Should I assume PFO?

Bro you don't want to work there.
Trainee schedule is crazy and they are always in litigation with Joker LLP

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Bro you don't want to work there.
Trainee schedule is crazy and they are always in litigation with Joker LLP

Damn good point there lad. I’m thinking of applying to Fast & Furious. Does anyone know if they’re any better than Batman & Robin? Also is it a rolling or non-rolling deadline? Please help. ​

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Foot Anstey - any insights on their 4, yes ,four, VI questions??!!! I've just completed the first bit, now onto the VI, which, in general, I absolutely adore...NOT!!! Any help is greatly appreciated!!!

PS: I must add that, unlike some veterans in here, it's my first cycle, so I don't really have much to offer in exchange, except my deepest gratitutes!! Oh, actually, I can offer 2nd stage for Macfarlanes and, huhm, no that's it for now

Also, do you know if I'd be able to do the test now and the VI at a later date? I want to get the test out of the way and spend a bit more time preparing for the VI

 

[jojo23]

You post was referencing the adjustment meme someone posted which started between myself and another user therefore I used your response as mine to address the entire situation. So yes I thought it was about me. Damnnnn why you guys soo feisty. You need an AC to keep you busy or smth

I wasnt reading that far back
An ac? For me?


Anyway heres your regularly scheduled distraction

 

[lelezb1]

Wait but are these rolling deadlines??! I want to join in

i had a huge day, so for a sec i was genuinely confused and thought why didn’t I apply to lilo & stitch

 

[LaDiva]

Also, do you know if I'd be able to do the test now and the VI at a later date? I want to get the test out of the way and spend a bit more time preparing for the VI

Yes we can, that's what I've done, finished the SJT bit earlier today. But once you start the VI section, you need to do it in one sitting

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Yes we can, that's what I've done, finished the SJT bit earlier today. But once you start the VI section, you need to do it in one sitting

Brilliant, thank you so much!

 

[radssss]

damn guys, yall gonna be amazing lawyers
(I also love the “imaginary law firms” jokes haha)

I thought some popular firm sent ac invites/pfos and therefore there are so many messages

 

[alyssaavian]

Does anyone have any insights into the Bristows VI? Thanks!

 

[Donuttime]

clearly some aspiring litigators in here

This is the funniest thing ive seen in this whole chat i actually cackled with laughter.

 

[Donuttime]

in all seriousness im mind blown by the amount of disagreements that has happened today (I guess it really is blue monday)

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Damn good point there lad. I’m thinking of applying to Fast & Furious. Does anyone know if they’re any better than Batman & Robin? Also is it a rolling or non-rolling deadline? Please help. ​

They are always rolling