TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[e.jy336]

Has anyone heard from Willkie? It's rolling right?

 

[QuillandCounsel]

For DLA Piper, would we be okay not to include our A-levels on our CV if they are just going to do the Rare CRS anyway? Just to save space. Or would it be wise to include them

 

[Maria56]

Jones Day holding email (for spring)

 

[sservice]

Has anyone heard back from Dechert WVS yet?

 

[sagekensuke]

Has anyone heard back from Dechert WVS yet?

Did the online assessment last week but haven't heard anything after that

 

[TortillaTC]

Is Latham rolling for their open days? I couldn’t find it on their website and grad rec is replying slow

 

[jamsparkle]

Is Latham rolling for their open days? I couldn’t find it on their website and grad rec is replying slow

I went to their webinar yesterday and they said that they don't make any decisions on a rolling basis

 

[TortillaTC]

I went to their webinar yesterday and they said that they don't make any decisions on a rolling basis

Thank you so much!

If you don’t mind sharing, did they say anything about what they’re looking for in terms of academics? (Beyond the usual AAB and 2.1 or above degree criteria)

 

[jamsparkle]

Thank you so much!

If you don’t mind sharing, did they say anything about what they’re looking for in terms of academics? (Beyond the usual AAB and 2.1 or above degree criteria)

not really, but it's not as if you can really do anything about the stats that you have so i wouldn't think about it too much

 

[TortillaTC]

not really, but it's not as if you can really do anything about the stats that you have so i wouldn't think about it too much

Oh for sure, it's more for gathering data on academic requirements, as some firms seem to have introduced a minimum 2.1 across modules criteria - want to save my time applying for those

 

[Unknowncabbage]

For DLA Piper, would we be okay not to include our A-levels on our CV if they are just going to do the Rare CRS anyway? Just to save space. Or would it be wise to include them

DLA have introduced AAB requirements for A-Levels, so I assume they're expecting us to put them on our CV.

 

[anon78365222111]

Is Latham stage 2 automatic? just got it

 

[tosin4774]

They recently just changed the application questions for w&c. I remember before one had to discuss a deal

The questions is:Identify a current global development and explain how it might affect demand for legal services. How is White & Case positioned to help clients respond? Max 300 words

 

[jamsparkle]

Is Latham stage 2 automatic? just got it

yes if you pass stage 1

 

[eajones]

yes if you pass stage 1

is the vid interview in stage 1 or stage 2 - just want to plan out when i need to prepped for that and am confused

 

[anon78365222111]

is the vid interview in stage 1 or stage 2 - just want to plan out when i need to prepped for that and am confused

Stage 2

 

[hlaw123]

does it look bad to email a law firm and ask for an extension for one of the online tests? I'm on holiday and it would be better to do it when i'm back. any advice appreciated ! @Jaysen @Antoni Trochimowicz @Abbie Whitlock

 

[WillKitchen]

Invitation received for L&W stage 2 video interview. I’ll be prepping for that in the next day or two. Good luck to anyone else who got the email!

 

[jamsparkle]

does it look bad to email a law firm and ask for an extension for one of the online tests? I'm on holiday and it would be better to do it when i'm back. any advice appreciated ! @Jaysen @Antoni Trochimowicz @Abbie Whitlock

No, it’s fine - if grad rec doesn’t like your reason for asking for an extension, they’ll just say no… I don’t think they’d hold it against you

 

[yellowbirds008]

Does anybody know if white and case is rolling? I can’t find that info on their website!