TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[DavidJC]

HSF Kramer WVS PFO, oh well I guess, I guess the strictness on grades really has kicked in at this point

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Any advice on how to approach why have you chosen to apply for this placement. Other than the firm's work in practice areas of interest any other suggestions.

Hello!

Good question - it's smart to mention a few different things in your answer to show you have a good understanding of the firm! Alongside their practice areas, you could talk about:

• Culture and Training: what attracts you about how the firm develops its trainees or its collaborative approach, and how you'd like to learn more about this or experience it first-hand on a placement
• International or Client Exposure: if the firm's work gives you insight into global or commercial issues you're keen to understand, this could be a strong motivation for wanting to apply for the placement
• Innovation or Values: perhaps their focus on ESG, tech, or inclusion resonates with you and you'd like to meet a wide range of people that work in these areas
• Personal Fit: how the placement aligns with the skills or experiences that you want to build

A great answer will link your goals with what's distinctive about their placement - it should show that you've done your research, and also discuss how your traits and skills mean that you would genuinely thrive there.

I hope that assists - best of luck with your application!

 

[member8868]

w&c VI! would really appreciate tips from anyone who has done it in the past

 

[i-want-a-tc]

Does anyone have any general tips for VIs? I seem to get rejected at this stage. @Abbie Whitlock or anyone else, any thoughts? any help will be much appreciated.

 

[Joey green]

I also got the W&C invite! Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

w&c VI! would really appreciate tips from anyone who has done it in the past

 

[TCLAUser1]

15 seconds...That's almost enough time to read the questions🥵

What law firm vi is this for?

 

[sooae]

w&c VI! would really appreciate tips from anyone who has done it in the past

Is this for WVS? ☺️

 

[aspringlawyer25]

Willkie PFO post app.

 

[arbitrationfan]

Anyone else who met the benchmark for HSF Winter VS not heard back yet? Saw a few PFO and AC invites yesterday

 

[BealMcAlly]

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.

Yeah it kind of puts me off applying. Going to their open day today and it feels like a bit of a waste to apply for a vac scheme..

I have mostly 2:1s and 1sts..i have 1x 2:2 in first year, 1x 2:2 in second year and a 3rd in second year with mitigatinc circumstances. I have a feeling they will just automaticallt reject me regardless of the reason.

 

[arbitrationfan]

Yeah it kind of puts me off applying. Going to their open day today and it feels like a bit of a waste to apply for a vac scheme..

I have mostly 2:1s and 1sts..i have 1x 2:2 in first year, 1x 2:2 in second year and a 3rd in second year with mitigatinc circumstances. I have a feeling they will just automaticallt reject me regardless of the reason.

Similar uni grades, met the benchmark and still haven't had a rejection. I wouldn't dismiss yourself just yet.

 

[opticskibidi]

W&C VI! anyone have any tips

 

[BealMcAlly]

Similar uni grades, met the benchmark and still haven't had a rejection. I wouldn't dismiss yourself just yet.

I hope you're right and hope you receive good news.

Do we know if this was the same before the merger?

 

[LawAspirer]

Any

Anyone else who met the benchmark for HSF Winter VS not heard back yet? Saw a few PFO and AC invites yesterday

Same here. Meeting benchmark email on 29th and still haven't heard anything

 

[LawAspirer]

I also got the W&C invite! Any insights would be greatly appreciated!

Do you mind sharing when you applied?

 

[arbitrationfan]

Any

Same here. Meeting benchmark email on 29th and still haven't heard anything

Same date and same boat. Fingers crossed!

 

[nbjani]

W&C VI! anyone have any tips

Nice! Is this for wvs or spring/summer?

 

[johnsmith]

Well done to everyone with W&C! I changed my app from VS to TC after submitting so have until June to wait 😆 bit jealous of everyone’s excitement!

 

[floral.tcla]

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

can you not just record it from your room/accom?

 

[AspiringSolicitor1804]

Anyone heard from Paul, Weiss Winter?