TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[tom-sawyer]

For NRF, given their website only mentions "Tell us why you want to join, what excites you about our programme, and how your skills match our values. Keep it personal and specific." for their cover letter, am I right in saying we don't need to mention why law in the cover letter?

 

[Chriss]

For NRF, given their website only mentions "Tell us why you want to join, what excites you about our programme, and how your skills match our values. Keep it personal and specific." for their cover letter, am I right in saying we don't need to mention why law in the cover letter?

Yeah i didn't i just followed their exact instructions on the website

 

[abc124]

Are there any commercial awareness questions in the Weil VI?

 

[c.t.tc]

Bird & Bird PFO post VI

Me too

 

[User2640]

Hi! Just wondering for Clyde & Co, is it a digital simulation test that includes VI post app, and then a separate VI stage as well? Would appreciate any info, thanks!

Clyde & Co VI!!

 

[watsonglazeddonut]

Honest opinion sought - is it worth applying to V&E now even though its rolling?

I applied on the deadline itself last year and got the AC so its definitely worth a try

 

[Harvey Specter]

I applied on the deadline itself last year and got the AC so its definitely worth a try

This is probably the best username I’ve seen on here so far! Creativity 10/10! 😎​

 

[Dannie]

I applied on the deadline itself last year and got the AC so its definitely worth a try

thank you watsonglazed donut

 

[Chriss]

has jones day sent out ACs for their summer scheme? or interviews? havent applied yet and wondering if its worth applying

 

[Dannie]

Has anyone passed HSF test?

 

[legallybrunette8]

Nvm B&B post-VI PFO just came through. That's my top choice firm gone LMAO

 

[p2bv]

Bird and Bird PFO post VI for summer

 

[Elsie07777]

Anyone heard back from Weil or Simmons & Simmons after VI?

 

[AMullin]

Just had an invite for Reed Smith assessment and VI - anyone know if its automatic or does that mean I actually passed a paper sift...? I applied on 22/11.

 

[Amgrad]

Just had an invite for Reed Smith assessment and VI - anyone know if its automatic or does that mean I actually passed a paper sift...? I applied on 22/11.

It's not automatic, there were plenty of people got PFO post app at Reed Smith, including reapplicants

 

[anon78365222111]

For everyone that did CMS VI do you think they’ll reply to us before Christmas?

 

[applicant457]

is the Clyde & co OA different from the VI?

 

[Vakil]

Nvm B&B post-VI PFO just came through. That's my top choice firm gone LMAO

I’m really sorry about this. Doesn’t mean you won’t end up somewhere even better. Onwards and upwards.

 

[wooliewoo]

Is it just me or has the process of applying to numerous firms been so demoralising, especially this year? I completely understand that the competition is harsh, but the feeling of having to be perfect during every stage of the long 4-5 stage process for a vac is so draining, not to mention that half the firms won't even read the app you spent hours on unless you pass their benchmark or have specifically what they look for. I am so burnt out already, and having received some rejections I feel quite hopeless of securing a TC by the end of university. What's worse is I don't know whether sacrificing some uni work to do these apps will even be worth it. Good luck to everyone, as this process definitely isn't easy 🙃

 

[RSC2001]

Has anyone passed HSF test?

Yeah, I got an email saying I passed a few hours after I did it