TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[Saul_specter]

anyone know conversion rates for magic circle ACs?

 

[Cristiano Ronaldo sui]

anyone know conversion rates for magic circle ACs?

They tend to have higher, usually 35-45%

 

[username10341034]

Totally bombed Mayer brown VI. I find VIs so hard I am a lost cause

 

[Prudentia]

They tend to have higher, usually 35-45%

This makes sense as they tend to offer more training contracts.

 

[helloseoul]

Are receiving video interviews selective at firms like FF and CC?

 

[tldrba]

VI at FF is part of the Stage 2 Online Assessment, which is received after meeting the benchmark of Stage 1.

VI at CC is more selective in that you need to pass (the newly introduced) immersive online assessment, the WGT and then application review.

 

[yellowbirds008]

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader PFO post stage 1

 

[applying8015]

anyone done CMS video interview before? what's it like and any advice?

 

[chloeTCLA]

Hi! Has anyone had anything back from Mishcon de Reya's in person social mobility open day?

 

[TheHamlet4]

Does Winston Taylor sponsor visas for Vac Schemes? I think Taylor Wessing was sponsoring but couldn't find info post-merger

 

[KH7192]

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader PFO post-stage 3

 

[username10341034]

Hogan Lovells Cadwalader PFO post-stage 3

Hey, is this the job simulation?

 

[KH7192]

Hey, is this the job simulation?

yep, did it yesterday and already rejected by this afternoon — honestly doubt they even read them and the fact they won't give feedback after a 3rd stage rejection is insane

 

[Jay1061]

macfarlanes stage 2 insights anyone?? i can swap for white & case, bevan brittan, moore barlow + cappfinity WG answer sheet

still need Macs insight? would like either W&C or Bevan Brittan

 

[e.jy336]

yep, did it yesterday and already rejected by this afternoon — honestly doubt they even read them and the fact they won't give feedback after a 3rd stage rejection is insane

Hey sorry for the odd question but around what time did you do yours yesterday? I did mine quite late yesterday but haven't heard back yet

 

[alanshore]

ff stage 2, milbank oa and hlc stage 1 insights needed! Can trade for CMS!!!

 

[KH7192]

Hey sorry for the odd question but around what time did you do yours yesterday? I did mine quite late yesterday but haven't heard back yet

like 2pm-ish

 

[mg42guy32]

STB OD PFO. Anyone with insights into the form and a successful application please send me a DM! I have insights for Latham, A&O Shearman, Goodwin, DLA, and a couple more

 

[KH7192]

If anyone has any insights/advice for the Pinsent Masons online blended assessment I would be very grateful and willing to exchange for info about HLC Stage 3, Dechert/Milbank/Skadden Stage 2

 

[Tap-204863]

has anyone been sent the Rare CRS for DLA Piper after sending the initial application?