TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[johnsmith]

My dog wouldn't stop barking the minute I start a video interview question😭😭😭

I didn't even break focus, I just spoke louder
Will this cook me 💀

Had similar issue with cat meowing repeatedly and it definitely threw me off so kudos to you for staying composed!

 

[DavidJC]

P,W Open Day rejection (but it means I can probably attend an event with a different firm instead!) and I didn't make it to the ASCAC Grand Finals (Go win it for us @johnsmith !), still feeling pumped about my momentum with writing applications though so probably a productive weekend incoming

 

[law123456789]

Anyone heard from A&O today / this week?

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Hogan Lovells WVS PFO

 

[yk1906]

Anyone heard from A&O today / this week?

They just sent me an email today saying they'll be reviewing my app, and I will hear about the outcome after the deadline. But it's for DTC

 

[TCGrad1642]

Does anyone know how long it takes Mayer Brown to get back to us after completing the online assessment and VI?

 

[Afuturetrainee]

And gibson dunn offer same day. best day of my life

Congrats! is this for spring or summer please (gdc)

 

[maylawwww]

Hogan Lovells WVS PFO

Hey, I'm so sorry to hear this, but I'm sure you'll find something that suits you!
Just out of curiosity when did you hear this? I still haven't heard back after the job sim (tho atp not expecting anything other than a PFO)

 

[a0]

My vacuum went off during the Freshfields’ VI 😭 I just said sorry and carried on.

 

[abc124]

Was the Mayer Brown video interview relatively standard? I really want to get it over with but I've been traumatised by some weird vi curveballs so I'm trying to decide if it's worth it to do more prep over the weekend lol

 

[Ronaldo04]

Does anybody know what a good score in the A&O report is. So what would the benchmark be across all pillars

 

[abc124]

My vacuum went off during the Freshfields’ VI 😭 I just said sorry and carried on.

I noticed a spider in the middle of my Hogan Lovells VI and did a full dramatic head turn with a terrified look on my face and also said sorry and carried on hahah

 

[yk1906]

Does anybody know what a good score in the A&O report is. So what would the benchmark be across all pillars

I don't think it's possible to know, as I believe they view your scores, your VI AND your app altogether

 

[jojo23]

My vacuum went off during the Freshfields’ VI 😭 I just said sorry and carried on.

There's something about the Freshfields vi that causes chaos to happen 🤣

 

[jojo23]

Dogs do have a sixth sense of detecting danger...maybe it was tryna protect you against a firm with bad vibes 🤣

So ... every firm?🤣🤣🤣

 

[a0]

There's something about the Freshfields vi that causes chaos to happen 🤣

Something in the air i’m telling you ☠️

 

[johnsmith]

P,W Open Day rejection (but it means I can probably attend an event with a different firm instead!) and I didn't make it to the ASCAC Grand Finals (Go win it for us @johnsmith !), still feeling pumped about my momentum with writing applications though so probably a productive weekend incoming

Thanks David and great to meet you the other day 😄 glad you’re getting some momentum with your applications!

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Hey, I'm so sorry to hear this, but I'm sure you'll find something that suits you!
Just out of curiosity when did you hear this? I still haven't heard back after the job sim (tho atp not expecting anything other than a PFO)

Today

 

[Chelsea101]

HL PFO post job-sim :/

 

[summersun]

Was the Mayer Brown video interview relatively standard? I really want to get it over with but I've been traumatised by some weird vi curveballs so I'm trying to decide if it's worth it to do more prep over the weekend lol

Hi, the VI Questions did not seem very weird so I would not do more prep than what you usually do for a VI
Good luck !