TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[summersun]

When did you submit your B&B application?

I applied on the 29th so it's been a while... someone said they got it yesterday so assuming I didn't make the cut.

 

[ACHat8r]

Last night at around 11pm, its taking place on the 20th October! Quick turn around...

when did you apply? I applied day before deadline so probs PFO

 

[Amgrad]

Today's good news ✨

MacFarlanes VS test Invite, submitted yesterday!
Skadden Open Day Invite, applied last week!

 

[johnsmith]

I applied on the 29th so it's been a while... someone said they got it yesterday so assuming I didn't make the cut.

I think I sent my app around the 4th October so perhaps they just have a backlog to work through?

 

[oliviabeijing]

when did you apply? I applied day before deadline so probs PFO

I applied on 18th Sept, but I don't think it was rolling.

 

[sooae]

Anyone who applied at DLA heard back post WG?

 

[chiichii]

Today's good news ✨

MacFarlanes VS test Invite, submitted yesterday!
Skadden Open Day Invite, applied last week!

Congrats!! Do you know if Skadden open day application is run on rolling basis? I applied on Sunday, and i haven't receive any invites..

 

[s123]

Anyone who applied at DLA heard back post WG?

Is it worth applying to DLA now? I really want to apply but I think they’re rolling

 

[fta2024]

I recently applied for Hogan Lovells' winter vac scheme, and accidentally submitted one of my module grades a single mark higher than it actually was. I wasn't sure what to do so I emailed grad rec asking them to withdraw my application. I have not received a response yet, but they just emailed an invite to the online assessment. What should I do here? Is there any chance I can progress with the process?

Probably not as big of an issue as you might have thought

 

[TheLegalEdit]

Hi! How did you find out your WG scores?

Send grad recruitment an email

 

[Amgrad]

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Congrats!! Do you know if Skadden open day application is run on rolling basis? I applied on Sunday, and i haven't receive any invites..

Thank you! And perhaps it's rolling like Goodwin as I applied on Monday last week

 

[Legal_Beaver]

Yes, I received the WG yesterday

Congrats! May I ask how long ago you applied?

 

[aspringlawyer25]

Any insight on Mayer Brown VI questions format?

 

[sooae]

Is it worth applying to DLA now? I really want to apply but I think they’re rolling

They are rolling but apply anyway!This is for their summer internship. Its too early to give up x

 

[c.t.tc]

Bird & Bird VI invite!!

 

[SamiyaJ]

OMG I PASSED A WG.. FINALLY!!! Bird & Bird VI 🥹

 

[WiddyJ]

Congrats! May I ask how long ago you applied?

I applied on 6 Oct and received the WG on 13 Oct

 

[johnsmith]

I applied on 6 Oct and received the WG on 13 Oct

Are we siding with not everyone is getting the WG from Bird & Bird? I applied 4th October so if that’s the case must need to write that one off

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

I recently applied for Hogan Lovells' winter vac scheme, and accidentally submitted one of my module grades a single mark higher than it actually was. I wasn't sure what to do so I emailed grad rec asking them to withdraw my application. I have not received a response yet, but they just emailed an invite to the online assessment. What should I do here? Is there any chance I can progress with the process?

Hello!

You definitely did the right thing by being honest and emailing them. The invite probably went out automatically - as it is a very minor mistake, I’d say that there is still chance to progress with the process.

If you have time before the test deadline, I would email the graduate recruitment team to confirm what they feel is the best route for you to take - either complete the online assessment on your original application, or re-submit a new one.

I hope that helps (and try not to panic too much!)

 

[A worried paralegal]

Has anyone heard back from Macfarlanes this week?

I applied late august and while others who applied have received rejections or AC's after the second stage, I have received nothing.

Anyone have any further info/speculation?