TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[LaDiva]

Is it good idea to apply for Taylor wessing spring (deadline is today and it's rolling) or should I just apply for summer?

If there's still time and you want to apply then go for it! I applied yesterday

 

[c.t.tc]

Is it good idea to apply for Taylor wessing spring (deadline is today and it's rolling) or should I just apply for summer?

The have mentioned before that they look at every application!

 

[Amgrad]

Is it good idea to apply for Taylor wessing spring (deadline is today and it's rolling) or should I just apply for summer?

Here's advice from the grad team when I attended their open day last week:

• Consider the scheme dates: The spring one is brand new, previously they only offered summer one, but as many students requested spring they've opened it this year. Also, the summer one is fall between the academic term, so if you're students both local or international please check your calendar and apply spring instead.

• Prepare your answers: They ask you one cover letter and 2 essay questions, make sure your application is strong before submitting your application. They allow the use of AI as long as you can briefly explain how wise you approach it.

• Beware of the test: Since you apply on the deadline day, it's likely that your application be responded imminently, meaning you are not supposed to wait weeks after your first stage if you passed the benchmark, like those who applied early.

 

[BillSikes]

Burges Salmon AC invite. Who sends an invite out at midnight!

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

HL WVS AC

Congratulations!!! Can I know when you completed the 2nd test?

 

[an03]

If anyone attended the Aspiring Solicitors VLF with CRS pls message me!!

 

[johnsmith]

2nd rejection from Bird & Bird - so I'm guessing my initial one was for the Open Day and this one is for the VS!

 

[LaDiva]

If anyone attended the Aspiring Solicitors VLF with CRS pls message me!!

You received their email too?

 

[GiveMeTC2026]

Bird & Bird pfo post wg

 

[e_turbo2]

B&B PFO post WG

 

[addy2004]

Hey - does anyone have any advice please for stage 2 of the Freshfields test? I'm happy to share insights to other firms too

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

does anyone know if the stage 1 freshfields online assessment has watson glaser elements?

 

[mhjl]

Invite post W&C VI to final interview.

 

[c.t.tc]

Has B&B gotten back to anyone post-VI or does it seem like it's just post-WG for now?

 

[addy2004]

does anyone know if the stage 1 freshfields online assessment has watson glaser elements?

It has a mini WG test in it but is called 'critical reasoning' I believe

 

[lawstudent2]

Invite post W&C VI to final interview.

Congrats!
Which scheme is this for if u don't mind me asking

 

[WeGotThis!]

Invite post W&C VI to final interview.

When did you do the VI?

 

[elliece]

Linklaters WVS PFO post-app, knew it was coming

 

[JasmineM9]

Any news from Paul Weiss WVS and W&C WVS post-app?

 

[GT1205H]

Spending so much time on those 2 stages... before they even read your application, so then getting rejected is so []. Hence, US firms are better at this, as most of them review your application personally and, only then, if successful, invite you to the next stage nvm about doing 2 tests for HL that contained SJT + WG + VI, and then a document-scanning exercise. It's not even a magic firm, either. Feels like way too much.

I worshipped the firm. I thought I knew everything about them until I met them in person and had an unpleasant experience with recruitment. All I am going to say is that this new tests are a reflection of their recruitment team.