TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[James Wakefield]

How long did people wait before getting Bird & Bird WG?

 

[WiddyJ]

Jones Day AC!! Any insights are appreciated especially for the group exercise

Congrats! Is this for spring or summer?

 

[M_m]

For the Taylor Wessing cover letter, the application form says it should include details on my skills and why I have applied for the scheme. Do we still need to outline “why commercial law” then or just stick to “why the firm” and “why me” and elaborate on that instead.

 

[TA04]

Is a simmons 6,5,7 test score good?

 

[wooliewoo]

How long did people wait before getting Bird & Bird WG?

I applied on the 15th, received WG on the 18th, sat it on the 24th and progressed to VI on the 25th.

 

[pepsicola96]

BCLP Interview for Spring! Has anyone done an AC yet for spring? I was told they were starting ACs quite early so I'm hoping I didn't leave it too late when applying, wondering how many ACs will be left. Any advice for the interview would be really appreciated too!

 

[flower1]

Hi,

I'm not them but I thought I'll share my thoughts on this because this is something that I struggle with as well.

I approach these questions in a few steps -

1. Reflect on my experiences and see what I learnt from them/what skills I developed.
2. Relate these to the tasks of a trainee
3. Look at what traits the firm values

The first two steps usually give me a few options to go with and the last one helps me narrow it down and relate it back to the firm.

I hope this helps a bit!

Thank you, that's really helpful

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

BCLP Interview for Spring! Has anyone done an AC yet for spring? I was told they were starting ACs quite early so I'm hoping I didn't leave it too late when applying, wondering how many ACs will be left. Any advice for the interview would be really appreciated too!

Congratulations! Can i ask when you applied?

 

[e_turbo2]

BCLP Interview for Spring! Has anyone done an AC yet for spring? I was told they were starting ACs quite early so I'm hoping I didn't leave it too late when applying, wondering how many ACs will be left. Any advice for the interview would be really appreciated too!

Hey, congrats! The interview is strengths based so I'll advise you to brush up on how to answer these and also on your motivational Qs as it starts off with that. The ACs have not begun yet and they have only recently started giving out the invites for them. So basically, you're good! All the best

 

[Jennifer2003]

How long did people wait before getting Bird & Bird WG?

I applied for the spring programme and got the WG the same day, but some other people I know got theirs the day or two afterward! if this is for summer I'm not sure what the timeline would be like

 

[pepsicola96]

Congratulations! Can i ask when you applied?

Thank you! I applied on the 21st, so pretty quick turnaround. Test sent immediately, but I completed it on Monday (24th), and got an email invite today.

 

[pepsicola96]

Hey, congrats! The interview is strengths based so I'll advise you to brush up on how to answer these and also on your motivational Qs as it starts off with that. The ACs have not begun yet and they have only recently started giving out the invites for them. So basically, you're good! All the best

Thank you!!

 

[mg42guy32]

Completed DLA WG 25th and haven't received a feedback report or a pass email yet. Should I take this as a fail?

 

[sooae]

Hello! For those who applied to Dechert- how long did it take to get a response post app?

 

[TCLAUser1]

Does Baker McKenzie send out invites to the online test and VI after the online application deadline has closed?

 

[anon78365222111]

Does Baker McKenzie send out invites to the online test and VI after the online application deadline has closed?

They said they’ll review applications as they come but send tests in December

 

[TheSlapDotCom]

Hi everyone ! Does anyone have insights into the BCLP AC. It would mean a lot (if you do please PM me). Also I have insights into DLA’s AC if anyone needs

hey congrats on making it to this stage!! is this for winter, spring, or summer vs?

 

[nonlawstudent98]

Has anyone heard anything from Dentons post application?

 

[Kirsty Wilkins]

If Willkie don’t get back to you after the VI in the 15 days is this a pfo?

Hi @Goodbyetc

No, it's not. Everyone is contacted at some point after video interview to let you know whether you were successful or not.

Thanks,

Kirsty

 

[Kirsty Wilkins]

Does Willkie not want our GCSE grades or is my portal glitching? For me it looks as if they only wanted country, year, name of school but no space for the actual grades?

Hi @abc124

Our application form does ask for GCSE qualification, each topic, and each grade to be listed, so I suspect it could be an issue you're experiencing accessing the system.

Thanks!

Kirsty