TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[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.

 

[M_m]

Has anyone received a PFO from Bird & Bird post app?

 

[GT1205H]

Hey guys! Random question here. Does anyone know of a centralised place where firms requirements for uni grades are required. I heard recently that HSF(K) rejects applications with any 2:2s in modules which would explain why I was almost instantly rejected last year after meeting the benchmark for the assessment. I received a 2:2 in only on module in second year so any advice or help is greatly appreciated!!! Thanks

I have spoken to the graduate team. The test is the benchmark for you application to be reviewed. They don’t review applications that don’t pass the test

 

[aspringlawyer25]

Skadden Open day invite.

 

[rafinasool]

AO S WVS offer. Good luck to all of you guys!!

 

[alyssaavian]

Is anyone still waiting for CC to send their initial assessment after submitting the online form? The emails says they'll get back within 3 working days but it's been 7.....

 

[cooked5678]

AO S WVS offer. Good luck to all of you guys!!

Did they call or email?

 

[lawyersum]

Did they call or email?

totally unrelated but your username is a big vibe 😂

 

[rafinasool]

Did they call or email?

Call

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

I know most firms don’t allow this anyway, but how do I email a firm asking to defer a scheme to the Summer? Please help!
(I am either deferring or turning it down, so it doesn't matter to me either way if they say no).

Hello!

You can just send a short, polite email - firms usually don't allow deferrals, but there is no harm in asking! I would keep it simple and make sure to include:

• Which scheme you've been offered
• That you'd like to know if it's possible to defer to the Summer intake instead
• A short reason if you want (e.g. conflict with another scheme, exams, personal circumstances - you don't have to give lots of detail!)
• A line saying you completely understand if that's not possible
• A polite thank you and your full name at the end

That should be all of the information that they need. The key is to sound appreciative and understanding - as long as you frame it as asking for a favour (rather than demanding a switch), they shouldn't have any issue with it

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

AO S WVS offer. Good luck to all of you guys!!

Congratulations, what an amazing achievement - I hope you celebrate well!! Wishing you all the best for the scheme, and I'm sure you'll do brilliantly

 

[watson_glazer]

A&O WVS offer! Good luck to everyone waiting to hear back

 

[Anniee]

Is anyone still waiting for CC to send their initial assessment after submitting the online form? The emails says they'll get back within 3 working days but it's been 7.....

I applied back in September and have not received any tests ever since. Emailed them and got the reply 'We will aim to send you the Watson Glaser test early November.'

Hope this helps!

 

[LawAspirer]

Just did the DLA WG. Did anyone hear back? I scored above my peers in all sections but would like to get a sense of a timeline

 

[FutureAntitrustLawyer]

Just did the DLA WG. Did anyone hear back? I scored above my peers in all sections but would like to get a sense of a timeline

How did you know your score? Did they tell you in a confirmation email?

 

[LawAspirer]

How did you know your score? Did they tell you in a confirmation email?

In the Candidate Feedback Report it says Strength to leverage on all assessment criteria.The definition of Strength to leverage is "that you scored higher in this area than most of your peers." so I assume so.

 

[rafinasool]

Congratulations, what an amazing achievement - I hope you celebrate well!! Wishing you all the best for the scheme, and I'm sure you'll do brilliantly

Thank you so much!

 

[futureharveyspecter]

Was it just me or was the Freshfields assessment a bit exhausting? It took me almost 2 hours to get through everything!

 

[Harvey Specter]

Has anyone who applied to Paul, Weiss, White & Case and/or Cleary Gottlieb heard from these firms (PFO or progress to next stage), that applied close to the final deadline. I believe they are rolling basis so not sure if it’s safe to assume PFO. Sent Cleary around 10 days ago.​

 

[JBM]

I got cleary wgt last week and did wnc vi two days ago