TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[shadowboxer909]

Bakers PFO post VI. That’s 10/10 apps rejected now, I honestly give up 🫩

Stupid suggestion incoming but have you tried applying to regional offices/regional law firms?

They're a lot easier to get to AC stage from personal experience - I've been rejected from the larger firms but the regional ones come through.

Everyone applies to the high-paying Magic Circle/US firms but there are a lot of regional offices out there.

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Was that post VI?

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[anon78365222111]

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my bad bruh

 

[Sharkfin]

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

it was replied to a response POST VI, people are sometimes vague here, if you would mind your own that person could’ve just said it was actually post app and I read wrong or ignored it. Didn’t really care what was clear to you lol

I'm lost. Everybody needs to chill out

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

My daily post from now on

What's happened the last few days... I almost miss getting 10 million messages about clyde and co VI

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

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Your comment made a tension on this section, are you even Austrian who caused both WW?

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

Bakers PFO post VI. That’s 10/10 apps rejected now, I honestly give up 🫩

Chill. I got 12 PFOs and 5 Holding emails so far, will be applied to 38 firms by end of this month if there is no AC yet.

 

[FutureAntitrustLawyer]

Stupid suggestion incoming but have you tried applying to regional offices/regional law firms?

They're a lot easier to get to AC stage from personal experience - I've been rejected from the larger firms but the regional ones come through.

Everyone applies to the high-paying Magic Circle/US firms but there are a lot of regional offices out there.

Tbh no as I really want to work in competition and hopefully be seconded to Brussels. So regional firms have not been on my mind.

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

I think everyone needs a break. And just a reminder - assume the best of intentions from people. If something is clearly rude, ignore and report. I understand everyone is stressed but no more fighting/arguing/whatever or you'll all go in the get along shirt.

 

[anjali20]

Does anyone have Forsters VI insights? Can provide JD first stage info!

 

[anon78365222111]

didn’t think my VI question would lead to such unnecessary comments but wishing everyone the best this app cycle appreciate those that backed it and noticed. Last thing anyone needs is more negativity

 

[qwerty!]

congrats! do you mind sharing how u found it?

it was much chiller than i anticipated! written exercise i found a bit difficult but my interviewers were both so lovely, the partner interview in particular was super conversational. wasn’t asked any out of the blue/super difficult questions either

 

[solicitor_2028]

has anyone heard from DLA Leeds post app? applied on the day of the deadline and radio silence since

 

[Alfredo1234]

Chill. I got 12 PFOs and 5 Holding emails so far, will be applied to 38 firms by end of this month if there is no AC yet.

38!!! My opinion may be of little value to you but honestly I would try spend far more time on each individual application. I have applied to 10 so far. Currently at 1SVS and 1 PFO, waiting on 8. I know everyone works differently but I’ve found spending longer on each application and prioritising quality over quantity is best way forward.

 

[qwerty!]

cleary assessment day would really really appreciate any insight & help!!!!

congrats!! can i ask how long it took for you to get the AC invite after doing the watson glaser?

 

[Donuttime]

Does anyone have Forsters VI insights? Can provide JD first stage info!

also looking for Forsters VI tips its not stated whether its strengths, competency or motivational so if anyone could kindly share that would be reallly appreciated please!

 

[soph107048]

might be a stupid question but for VI’s with seriously loaded questions, does lack of eye contact shoot you in the foot? ie i had to look at the question constantly to ensure i wasnt missing anything or waffling, and am unsure whether thats something that would classify as lack of engagement

 

[Donuttime]

might be a stupid question but for VI’s with seriously loaded questions, does lack of eye contact shoot you in the foot? ie i had to look at the question constantly to ensure i wasnt missing anything or waffling, and am unsure whether thats something that would classify as lack of engagement

this was me for reed smith omg, i dont think its that big of a deal?

 

[Afraz Akhtar]

If a firm says they are CV-blind, at interview can I not mention my university eg I am part of a society and it slips out?

@gmcaolaw you can mention it if you choose to, however the general consensus is to avoid highlighting any personal details so as to avoid any unconscious bias - or a risk of it at the very least. Yet, this is for your benefit and not theirs - so if you'd like to mention it, then go ahead