TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[BillSikes]

If you have not already applied Freshfields - apply quick as the direct TC deadline is at midnight. The application has no questions - just gotta put in your grades and work exp.

 

[abc124]

Reed Smith AC!!! I could cry.

Really happy, as I applied for their first year scheme last year, and was rejected. It was very very similar this year, and I thought this year went so much worse so I thought I had no chance. Already crossed it off my tracker lol. I could've sworn my video interview was so so so so so so bad, and I felt my scores were just average for the SJT.

Just goes to show you never know I guess.

Congrats!!! Is that for the winter vac scheme?

 

[tcla02]

submitted my app for mayer brown today. how long did people wait before receiving the immersive assessment?

 

[TortillaTC]

Reed Smith AC!!! I could cry.

Really happy, as I applied for their first year scheme last year, and was rejected. It was very very similar this year, and I thought this year went so much worse so I thought I had no chance. Already crossed it off my tracker lol. I could've sworn my video interview was so so so so so so bad, and I felt my scores were just average for the SJT.

Just goes to show you never know I guess.

Congratulations, amazing news!! Though RS’s quick turnaround surprises me, since their deadline hasn’t even passed yet - I wonder if they truly assess every app and VI submitted on time or fill up spots for the vac scheme earlier.

 

[Trophy]

Yea, Milbank is known for its "working under pressure culture" and if other firms mention it, Milbank is another level. It shows how you can handle in an unexpected situation. If you could then you pass, it's the reasoning why they undisclosed or not mentioning it publicly, even those who attended their event earlier they haven't been told the detail. So, I call it as a fair process.

Never said it was an unfair process. And I’m very familiar with the firm…

 

[AngelB]

A&O Shearman summer VC offers going out this week!! The pressure is getting worser…

 

[wooliewoo]

submitted my app for mayer brown today. how long did people wait before receiving the immersive assessment?

I believe I got it 1-2 days after from what I can remember! They do it manually

 

[c.t.tc]

Taylor wessing written exercise!!

 

[pepsicola96]

Congrats!!! Is that for the winter vac scheme?

I applied for Spring, but there were options to do an AC for either.

 

[Amgrad]

Taylor wessing written exercise!!

Congratulations!! What a looong turnaround, isn't it? I saw your comments here waiting for the results, submitted before the open day! 😅

Don't forget to share insight post test! We wish you a very good luck.

 

[c.t.tc]

Congratulations!! What a looong turnaround, isn't it? I saw your comments here waiting for the results, submitted before the open day! 😅

Don't forget to share insight post test! We wish you a very good luck.

Thank you!

 

[ninarosee]

Never said it was an unfair process. And I’m very familiar with the firm…

They never said you thought the process was unfair, nor did they imply you’re unfamiliar with the firm. I think the issue might be that some of the comments are being read more negatively than they’re meant. Everyone’s just sharing their experiences with the test, not criticising you personally.

 

[e_turbo2]

TW written exercise invite

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

TW written exercise invite

Congratulations!! Can I ask when you completed the test?

 

[e_turbo2]

Congratulations!! Can I ask when you completed the test?

16th October!!!!

 

[Ferran_]

do ppl know if u need to finish the macfarlanes assessments before friday deadline?

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Does anybody know if Taylor Wessing staggers Written exercise invites or do they send them all at once?

 

[Freshcutgrass]

Hiya, I've had a direct TC AC invite from A&O Shearman. I've never been to an assessment centre before, and I was wondering if anyone has any advice on preparing for it. The AC is end of next week. Also how much technical knowledge do I need? I'm a law grad but I've got literally no knowledge of commercial issues tbh. Sincerely, a very scared gal! @Andrei Radu @Abbie Whitlock

Sorry I wanted to follow up and make a little edit. My grade profile had a 2:2 in it and it turned out to be a non-issue. I know A&O have recently made it the case that you need a 2:2 in every module. So this is motivation for anyone with a grade they are concerned about hehe. My video interview also got cut off before I finished the last words and I had to speed up my response because I realised I was out of time. My application was anything but perfect. I also promise I'm not gorgeous enough to sway any graduate recruitment members haha.

 

[SubpoenaColada]

Hiya, I've had a direct TC AC invite from A&O Shearman. I've never been to an assessment centre before, and I was wondering if anyone has any advice on preparing for it. The AC is end of next week. Also how much technical knowledge do I need? I'm a law grad but I've got literally no knowledge of commercial issues tbh. Sincerely, a very scared gal! @Andrei Radu @Abbie Whitlock

Sorry I wanted to follow up and make a little edit. My grade profile had a 2:2 in it and it turned out to be a non-issue. I know A&O have recently made it the case that you need a 2:2 in every module. So this is motivation for anyone with a grade they are concerned about hehe. My video interview also got cut off before I finished the last words and I had to speed up my response because I realised I was out of time. My application was anything but perfect. I also promise I'm not gorgeous enough to sway any graduate recruitment members haha.

Hiya, can I ask when you received the invite? Also congratulations!!

 

[maylawwww]

Taylor Wessing WE!