TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[emily3827]

Hi Maddy,

Might be helpful if I chip in here. We have sent out a batch of interview invitations today. We are asking people to book their interview slots by tomorrow.

Thanks,

Paul

thank you! could I ask if this means that no more WVS interview invites are going out?

 

[Paul @ Paul Weiss]

thank you! could I ask if this means that no more WVS interview invites are going out?

Not necessarily, but our first batch has now been sent.

 

[s123]

Has anyone heard from the following?
-Gibson Dunn
-Penningtons
-Covington SVS
-Vinson & Elkins
-Dentons
-Reed Smith
-Mayer Brown

 

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Not necessarily, but our first batch has now been sent.

Hi Paul, are the invites you have sent so far based on rankings of applicants or are they based on the first batch of applications you have reviewed so far (e.g. based on when applications were submitted by)? How much weight do you place on undergraduate degree results?

 

[lelezb1]

is it a bad thing that I haven’t heard anything from hsfk after passing the benchmark?

 

[msclm]

is it a bad thing that I haven’t heard anything from hsfk after passing the benchmark?

same! strange as lots of rejections have went out lol

 

[tarastar]

Does anyone know how many questions for the HL VI and how much time we get to answer them? Are they only situational questions or a mix?

 

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Not necessarily, but our first batch has now been sent.

Please could you let us know how many applications you received and how many people have been/will be called for an interview? What are the factors you consider when deciding whether or not to invite someone to interview given the removal of the SJT?

 

[aspringlawyer25]

For those wondering, Latham says they'll send open day invites tomorrow.

 

[TortillaTC]

For those wondering, Latham says they'll send open day invites tomorrow.

For which open day?

 

[AS24]

I think you can have an overall approach, in that even if some complexities mainly had to do with the party on the other side, normally the counsel for the two parties will have to work together to address them. Nonetheless, if you are struggling with the word count, it makes sense to prioritise discussing complexities from the perspective of W&C's client.

As for any general tips, I have quoted bellow a recent post I wrote where I analysed this question in depth:

Thank you so much @Andrei Radu

 

[Bbhu19]

anyone heard from NrF post VI

 

[aspringlawyer25]

For which open day?

the one happening nextweek

 

[lissa2006]

For those wondering, Latham says they'll send open day invites tomorrow.

Were you also at the zoom event? I think they said they'll send by the end of tomorrow so I still have (probably false) hopes it could come today

 

[TCseeker17]

Has anyone heard from Linklaters with either PFO/AC invite? They said their ACs would take place next week so not sure if they’ve sent invites already or not?

 

[aspringlawyer25]

Were you also at the zoom event? I think they said they'll send by the end of tomorrow so I still have (probably false) hopes it could come today

Yes. All the best! I actually applied for the November one, so I'm just gauging response timelines post the VI.

 

[SamiyaJ]

Anyone hear back from Clyde & Co and TW after app/test?

 

[lissa2006]

Yes. All the best! I actually applied for the November one, so I'm just gauging response timelines post the VI.

Thanks, same goes to you! Makes sense, yes

 

[futuretraineeihope]

Would this question for CMS need any link back to them / their values?
Describe a time where you have shown resilience in a complex situation. How has this affected the way you approach challenges? (200 words)

 

[TortillaTC]

Has anyone heard positively from Weil about their second Insight Day?