TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[LawAspirer]

I see Baker's is rolling. Is someone at an advanced stage yet? I'm trying to see if its still worth it

 

[NomenEstOmen]

Also applied to the Kirkland OD end of Oct. and have not heard back. Was your friend told what date the event is scheduled for?

He’s doing the end of november open day, I believe on the 24th. But he submitted it on the 3rd of November, when the application process was officially already closed. From what l gathered so far, no reply means rejection :/

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Hi I just wanted to ask for some advice! I'm applying to A&O but for the university section they require module/subject grades but they only allow you to put in 20 modules max and I have 30. Should I just record my overall grade for each year instead?

Hello!

I would put the 20 most recent ones and include a full module breakdown elsewhere so that the graduate recruitment team are aware (for example, email them your transcript or add your module grades in an "additional information" section)

 

[JBM]

does anyone know the ratio roughly of how many people HL interview to vac scheme offers, and then vac scheme to tc offer rate? thank you!!!!

No clue as to how many for interview but theyre looking to recruti 8 winter trainees

 

[JBM]

Has anyone else heard from W&C post final interview?

some people have it takes like 4 days i think

 

[JBM]

I see Baker's is rolling. Is someone at an advanced stage yet? I'm trying to see if its still worth it

they dont send test invites till january so youre chilling. i applied in december last year and got the AC

 

[chiichii]

Hi @Abbie Whitlock ! Hope you are doing well. I am currently applying for a law firm's open day, but i wasn't too sure on how should I approach this question. Could you help me give me some guidance on how to approach this question, especially the second part of the question? Should I talk more about my experiences, or skills?

The question: Please explain why you are applying to Wedlake Bell's open day and why you would be a good candidate for the firm?

 

[hfbjsdhfbhf]

Hi, does Linklaters start reviewing apps after they are satisfied with your SJT + WG scores? I got quite a high WG percentile and am contemplating whether it is all useful...

Hi how did you get your WG percentile?

 

[yk1906]

Hi how did you get your WG percentile?

Hi, i emailed the grad team

 

[calebnash]

Has anyone been progressed by HFW. I know it’s rolling so not sure whether it’s worth applying

 

[JasmineM9]

Anyone heard from W&C winter post app? Either rejection or VI? Considering that the winter scheme would begin in two weeks, I have now given up. However I am still hopeful that I may be considered for spring maybe? Anyone on the same boat? 😊

 

[LawAspirer]

@Abbie Whitlock Do you have any advice on how to answer this question: Give an example of when you used technology to improve efficiency or solve a problem. What did you learn from this experience?

Feel like this is a dumb question but what could count as the use of technology?

What law firm asked this question if I may ask?

 

[e_turbo2]

BCLP interview invite! Has anyone done this before? Any insights welcomed thank you

 

[lawstudent2]

has BCLP sent out any summer VS interviews?

 

[member7830]

No clue as to how many for interview but theyre looking to recruti 8 winter trainees

woah that seems so low - thank you though !!

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Is it too late to apply for BCLP spring?

 

[Jennifer2003]

For those who got the Bird and Bird WG, how long did it take to get it after you sent off the application?

 

[LaDiva]

Withers, it's been more than 3 weeks since I've applied!! It's not clear from their website if they're rolling or not, anyone else still waiting to hear from them?

 

[lawyersum]

Withers, it's been more than 3 weeks since I've applied!! It's not clear from their website if they're rolling or not, anyone else still waiting to hear from them?

They say they start looking at applications about a month before the deadline, so I wouldn't worry too much!

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

No clue as to how many for interview but theyre looking to recruti 8 winter trainees

No wonder I haven't heard back😂😂