TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[floral.tcla]

when did u do the vi and when did they send it out, now? bless u!!!

lol imagine they hated me so much they rejected me early

 

[StudentWP]

lol imagine they hated me so much they rejected me early

noooo bless you, honestly that question was like a bullet!!

 

[floral.tcla]

noooo bless you, honestly that question was like a bullet!!

lol that sums it up + Ty for the kind words !! Good luck!!

 

[user55998384]

still havent heard anythign from w&c for their fys - its in liek 2.5 weeks but would it be rude if i e-mail to ask when to expect an answer by? it does look like grad rec are super busy as have been seeing lots of tc offers from their spring vac but also saw a few ppl get fyc offers last week so not sure what to do

 

[ELSA19]

Hi everyone, I just wanted to reach out for some advice regarding my upcoming vacation scheme.

I was fortunate enough to secure two vacation schemes this summer. However, as I’m an international student and will also be completing my master’s during the summer, my visa restricts me to working 20 hours per week. After explaining the situation to both firms, unfortunately one rescinded my offer, but the other was very accommodating and agreed to arrange the scheme around the 20-hour limit. They mentioned they’ve had candidates in this situation before and would do their best to ensure I wasn’t disadvantaged.

HR gave me two options:

1. Include networking dinners/events within my 20 hours, or
2. Focus only on working hours.

They recommended the second option, saying it would allow them to better evaluate my work. Before the scheme starts, I’ll also be completing a written task, which I understand forms part of the TC assessment process as well.

I also spoke to a trainee at the firm who had previously been in the same position and still managed to secure a TC offer. They mentioned that they attended the partner dinner, but at times found balancing the social and work aspects quite difficult. They also said the firm took their reduced working hours into account when assessing them.

Even though I’m grateful the firm has been accommodating, I can’t help feeling a bit anxious and worried that I may be at a disadvantage compared to other candidates. I was wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation or has any advice on how best to approach and mitigate this during the scheme?

Thank you in advance!

 

[renclouds]

Anyone applied to these firms, would love some insights:

Browne Jacobson
Boodle Hatfield
Glaisyers ETL
Capsticks
VWV
Joelson
Gide Loyrette Nouel
Howes Percival
Lockton?

Can't search more other than their websites, it's not on legal cheek firm's most list directory

Did you manage to get any insights for Boodle Hatfield?

 

[mrebeccafr]

I cannot believe I’m saying this, but Hugh James SVS invite!!!! This firm was really my last chance this cycle and I only interviewed last week! I’m beyond over the moon and can’t believe this is real my birthday is tomorrow so this really feels like a birthday present hahaha

Huge thank you to @Jaysen and @Abbie Whitlock for the endless support and encouragement, and to everyone else who has provided me with advice and kindness!!

WELL DONE!!!!!!

 

[florrrrnnn76]

anyone heard from Taylor Emmet post-interview?

 

[hxnnahrobinson]

anyone heard from Taylor Emmet post-interview?

When was your interview? How was it? I had mine yesterday, and they said they would send out decisions by Tuesday

 

[florrrrnnn76]

When was your interview? How was it? I had mine yesterday, and they said they would send out decisions by Tuesday

Mine also yesterday, they said either today or tuesday they would get back, I guess they are getting back to those that done it on the 19th today

 

[hxnnahrobinson]

Mine also yesterday, they said either today or tuesday they would get back, I guess they are getting back to those that done it on the 19th today

Yeah I have not heard back yet either

 

[StudentWP]

anyone heard from Perkins coie?

 

[Donna Paulsen]

WELL DONE!!!!!!

Thank you my angel <3 got there in the end!!

 

[givemeaTCalreadyT^T]

Hi, would appreciate any insight on Baker’s VI for those who did it for the spring/summer vac schemes.

 

[CharlieandLola]

Hi, would appreciate any insight on Baker’s VI for those who did it for the spring/summer vac schemes.

Congrats! When did you do the test?

 

[givemeaTCalreadyT^T]

Congrats! When did you do the test?

Thanks! Last week.

 

[givemeaTCalreadyT^T]

Does anyone know how long of a prep time you get for Baker VI and how much time you get to answer? Please lmk, thanks!

 

[CharlieandLola]

Thanks! Last week.

Can I be annoying and ask what score you got? Trying to see if I should prepare for rejection!

 

[StudentWP]

anyone heard from Perkins coie?

 

[futurelawyer45]

Hiii, I just wanted to ask if anyone has ever received feedback like this after an AC/interview and how you’re supposed to navigate it? (Mind you, I got this feedback 2+ months after my rejection) I was told that my experiences and answers were “unusual” and that I was “believable,” partly because I mentioned academic publications and having worked on multi-million euro matters at a law firm abroad, and that this contributed to me not getting the offer. I’m honestly SO confused about how I’m supposed to take this feedback on board or improve from it, because I never got any actual clarity on what I did wrong. I’ve never previously had feedback suggesting there was an issue with how I present myself or speak about my experiences, so this has genuinely made me question myself a bit. Has anyone dealt with something similar or have any insight into what they may have meant?