TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[watson_glazer]

When an AC says they'll get back to you "week of" x day, does that usually mean at the start or the end of the week?

 

[i-want-a-tc]

HSFK rejection after passing the benchmark. I spoke to early careers at an even yesterday and they said they were applying a strict rule of 2.1 on all modules. However, they would allow a handful 2.2s with mitigating circumstances so I was expecting PFO.

 

[Amgrad]

For a timed written assessment, is our work will be automatically submitted if we running out of time? I was panicking when I had 5 seconds left after checking the grammar, syntax, and spelling errors. I was about to click submit, but it says I am done.

 

[mhjl]

W&C VI invite

 

[emily3827]

how bad is it to ask for a VI extension... im on holiday lol or do I just try and firm it

 

[nonlawstudent98]

White & Case VI invite!!

 

[silonthesofa]

HSFK rejection after passing the benchmark. I spoke to early careers at an even yesterday and they said they were applying a strict rule of 2.1 on all modules. However, they would allow a handful 2.2s with mitigating circumstances so I was expecting PFO.

Did the email come in just now? Good info to know, though even with mitigating circumstances, drawing the line at 2.2s if the overall classification is a 2.1 seems a bit harsh depending on how impactful the circumstances are.

 

[abc124]

'You will be given two minutes to both prepare and record your answers' A bit of a stupid question maybe, but does that mean 2mins prep time and then 2mins speaking time? Or does it mean I have to plan and record my answer within 2mins...

 

[emily3827]

'You will be given two minutes to both prepare and record your answers' A bit of a stupid question maybe, but does that mean 2mins prep time and then 2mins speaking time? Or does it mean I have to plan and record my answer within 2mins...

I did it last year and it was 15 seconds prep with 1 min 45 secs to answer so two mins overall !

 

[abc124]

I did it last year and it was 15 seconds prep with 1 min 45 secs to answer so two mins overall !

Oh omg I would have never guessed, thanks so much!

 

[johnsmith]

For a timed written assessment, is our work will be automatically submitted if we running out of time? I was panicking when I had 5 seconds left after checking the grammar, syntax, and spelling errors. I was about to click submit, but it says I am done.

It submits it based on where you are automatically

 

[nonlawstudent98]

I did it last year and it was 15 seconds prep with 1 min 45 secs to answer so two mins overall !

15 seconds?!

 

[Amgrad]

It submits it based on here you are automatically

Thanks god. I am relieved, it was Milbank's last question that matters, the hardest one as the first WE is easier, a generic prompt.

 

[1stCycleApplicant]

w&c vi invite! Does anyone have any insights? Can help with other firms in return.

 

[Dannie]

w&c vi invite! Does anyone have any insights? Can help with other firms in return.

is this for winter?

 

[Amgrad]

When did you apply for it if i may ask? I've been looking to apply for their in-person insight day but i couldn't find one besides than the virtual insight evenings

Few weeks ago, I am afraid it has been closed days ago.

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

HSF Kramer AC and W&C VI!
What an evening!

 

[abc124]

15 seconds?!

And to talk about business stuff as well?? It's cruel 😭

 

[silonthesofa]

HSF Kramer AC and W&C VI!
What an evening!

Congrats. I guess it's an HSF Kramer AC/PFO day. Did it come in just now or earlier today?

 

[emily3827]

is anyone else still waiting for hsfk