TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[berocca567]

P,W interview! It says "first-stage" though I didn't know there were multiple before VS

 

[Amgrad]

does anyone know how i can get vantage to save my most recent details?

love vantage as it autofills my information in with each new application, but it is using details from some application i made at the start of second year, which means i need to completely rewrite the work experience section every time as well as having to put in my second year grades too.

i would love for it to use my most recent application, just cant figure out how

Me too, it's so irksome anyway. Even though this is my first cycle with Vantage, I want to change some elements in the grading section after my first app in September, which I found one missing grade and also would like to modify some of the details of my work experience.

Edit: hey, I just figured it out. All you need to do is go to your profile on the top of right hand side, there you can edit your details, so you can edit everything you want, when the new app comes, it will based on there.

 

[Amgrad]

P,W interview! It says "first-stage" though I didn't know there were multiple before VS

Congrats!!! Finally any news from Paul, Weiss lmao

 

[lawyerladyhopefully]

They are rolling - they emailled me today about it.

 

[lawyerladyhopefully]

Anyone know if DLA Piper are still rolling basis this year?

They are rolling - they emailled me today about it.

 

[adh3]

does anyone know how i can get vantage to save my most recent details?

love vantage as it autofills my information in with each new application, but it is using details from some application i made at the start of second year, which means i need to completely rewrite the work experience section every time as well as having to put in my second year grades too.

i would love for it to use my most recent application, just cant figure out how

Me too, it's so irksome anyway. Even though this is my first cycle with Vantage, I want to change some elements in the grading section after my first app in September, which I found one missing grade and also would like to modify some of the details of my work experience.

I've tired to alter manually in each new app. Maybe contact Vantage team for assistance?

You have to log into vantage, click on 'your profile' in the top right, and edit the sections there. It uses this information for the complete with vantage option.

 

[Amgrad]

You have to log into vantage, click on 'your profile' in the top right, and edit the sections there. It uses this information for the complete with vantage option.

Yes, I figured out that already, haha it was very simple but helpful, I wish I knew it earlier lol

 

[SamiyaJ]

P,W interview! It says "first-stage" though I didn't know there were multiple before VS

Omg congrats!!

I think the process changed this year. It’s first app and then 1st stage interview and then VS if you pass the interview. You get assessed on the actual VS instead- partner interview, numeracy test and presentation.

Best of luck!!

 

[a1024]

P,W interview! It says "first-stage" though I didn't know there were multiple before VS

Is this for winter?

 

[johnsmith]

Me too, it's so irksome anyway. Even though this is my first cycle with Vantage, I want to change some elements in the grading section after my first app in September, which I found one missing grade and also would like to modify some of the details of my work experience.

I've tired to alter manually in each new app. Maybe contact Vantage team for assistance?

So odd because mine won’t remember my work experience!

 

[SamiyaJ]

So odd because mine won’t remember my work experience!

Having the same issue as well! 😭

 

[berocca567]

Omg congrats!!

I think the process changed this year. It’s first app and then 1st stage interview and then VS if you pass the interview. You get assessed on the actual VS instead- partner interview, numeracy test and presentation.

Best of luck!!

Ah ok, thank you! So you don't think I'll have to do this interview (it's in person), and then go to an AC as well if successful?

 

[SamiyaJ]

Ah ok, thank you! So you don't think I'll have to do this interview (it's in person), and then go to an AC as well if successful?

Nope! On the PW forum, the recruitment manager Paul said this:

“Once your vacation scheme application is submitted, it will be reviewed. Successful applicants will then be invited to a first stage interview in our London office.

If you are successful at the interview, you will then be invited to join one of our vacation schemes. During the vacation scheme there will be three assessments: a partner interview, a numeracy test and a presentation.”

 

[Suii]

Is Addleshaw Goddard rolling

 

[DavidJC]

Has anyone heard back from Latham and Mayer Brown Open Days at all?

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

P,W interview! It says "first-stage" though I didn't know there were multiple before VS

Hello!

Whilst it may have changed this year, I got an invite last year to a 'first-stage' interview at Paul, Weiss but it was actually the final stage before VS offers. It might be worth confirming with the graduate recruitment team if you're not sure from the website!

 

[berocca567]

Nope! On the PW forum, the recruitment manager Paul said this:

“Once your vacation scheme application is submitted, it will be reviewed. Successful applicants will then be invited to a first stage interview in our London office.

If you are successful at the interview, you will then be invited to join one of our vacation schemes. During the vacation scheme there will be three assessments: a partner interview, a numeracy test and a presentation.”

Thanks so much. This was really helpful – I would have been stressing!!

 

[AS24]

Hi guys, I am applying to White & Case, and this is their question: Discuss a deal that White & Case has advised on in the last two years. What do you think were the strategic considerations and complexities involved, and how did the firm navigate them?

I was wondering if I only need to analyse the consideration of complexities that the firm's client faced, or if I should have an overall approach?

@Andrei Radu any tips?

 

[lissa2006]

Has anyone heard back from Latham and Mayer Brown Open Days at all?

For Latham, did you apply for October or November? I applied for the October one and was progressed over a week ago to stage 2. I completed assessments but haven't heard back since...

 

[lawyerladyhopefully]

It doesn’t look like it. I will say I went to their open day last year and they told us the video interview questions so I rlly recommend

What are the questions?