TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Trophy]

I got high level numerical, middle level verbal, pillars 7,8,9.

great results wow

 

[EfficientBag123]

great results wow

Thank you so much, but what good is this if I don’t get progressed 😂

 

[Lawlawland]

Thank you so much, but what good is this if I don’t get progressed 😂

Manifesting it for all of us!
There is supposedly 6 to 8 seats for the AI internship!

 

[EfficientBag123]

Manifesting it for all of us!
There is supposedly 6 to 8 seats for the AI internship!

I’m on about the Bristol summer vac scheme. I’m literally bugging about it it was my best ever online test and VI.
However, I really hope you get the AI internship

 

[Lawlawland]

I’m on about the Bristol summer vac scheme. I’m literally bugging about it it was my best ever online test and VI.
However, I really hope you get the AI internship

Wait, you applied for Bristol Vac Scheme?
I'm glad such a high scorer is not in my competition pool😌

Regarding that, I attended the Bristol Open Evening... I believe they're trying to prioritise finalising the AI internship candidates first, as that's in April, and since they're doing it for the first time, they wanna get it right and prepare the training schedule well.

So I anticipate the Vac scheme AC to follow after that!

 

[Trophy]

Thank you so much, but what good is this if I don’t get progressed 😂

true, then it's their loss ultimately
Positive thinking - Bristol is less competitive than London, I had worse scores and made Simmons AC last year

 

[Unknowncabbage]

probably a stupid question, but would you guys consider most extracurriculars as positions of responsibilities? just trying to gauge what's acceptable to include in Willkie's question.

 

[Lawlawland]

true, then it's their loss ultimately
Positive thinking - Bristol is less competitive than London, I had worse scores and made Simmons AC last year

Simmons is holistic with their approach, which is great because that's how it's supposed to be. The people were really lovely too, so supportive and most importantly not gatekeeping. And a really diverse workforce.

A no-brainer if I could manage to prove I can be a fit.

 

[BealMcAlly]

Simmons is holistic with their approach, which is great because that's how it's supposed to be. The people were really lovely too, so supportive and most importantly not gatekeeping. And a really diverse workforce.

A no-brainer if I could manage to prove I can be a fit.

Speaking of Simmons, have there been any more AC invites? I did my VI a week ago and still waiting to hear back.

 

[llblawstudent]

Simmons is holistic with their approach, which is great because that's how it's supposed to be. The people were really lovely too, so supportive and most importantly not gatekeeping. And a really diverse workforce.

A no-brainer if I could manage to prove I can be a fit.

Might be a silly question but you reckon it’s worth giving them a quick call or email, I don’t think it’s unreasonable given the lack of clarity surrounding the process hahah

 

[MaryAra299]

Just received baker mckenzie online sjt invite after the application. Is it automatic?

 

[johnsmith]

Has anyone heard back from Simmons vac scheme for Bristol office?

They said at the OD in Bristol they would invite for ACs in Jan

 

[Lawlawland]

Might be a silly question but you reckon it’s worth giving them a quick call or email, I don’t think it’s unreasonable given the lack of clarity surrounding the process hahah

They explicitly confirmed in the breakthrough event that they're waiting till the end of the deadline for AI internship, as it's a niche thing and first of it's kind, and want to give all of the people interested and enthusiastic an equal chance for consideration.

So I would probably wait until December 18/19 (deadline is December 15) to check on it.

But I don't think approaching them would make it look bad, if that gives us peace haha

 

[EfficientBag123]

Wait, you applied for Bristol Vac Scheme?
I'm glad such a high scorer is not in my competition pool😌

Regarding that, I attended the Bristol Open Evening... I believe they're trying to prioritise finalising the AI internship candidates first, as that's in April, and since they're doing it for the first time, they wanna get it right and prepare the training schedule well.

So I anticipate the Vac scheme AC to follow after that!

Okay thanks so much and best of luck, come back to the thread when you hear I am rooting for you!!

 

[EfficientBag123]

They said at the OD in Bristol they would invite for ACs in Jan

Okay, thank you so much. I really appreciate your insight it has calmed my nerves.

 

[trainee4u]

I'm also seeking stage 2 insights. However, if this helps, their VI last year was something in the lines of 'tell us about a time where your personal character was challenged' and if I remember correctly, 2 mins to record and a reasonable amount of time to respond (more than 30 secs)...

I got the Latham Stage 2 invite today. Just to understand, it looks like it's the same WG they give to every cappfinity client with the same questions, and then their own VI?

Is that correct?

 

[abc124]

Does the Latham VI include any motivational questions?

 

[lelezb1]

Just received baker mckenzie online sjt invite after the application. Is it automatic?

Congratulations! It is not automatic and may I know when have you applied?

 

[EfficientBag123]

Just received baker mckenzie online sjt invite after the application. Is it automatic?

A mate of mine said it is not, apparently they review applications and then select people to give the test to. I just got it as well. Good luck!

 

[MaryAra299]

Congratulations! It is not automatic and may I know when have you applied?

Thanks for the info. I think I applied 2 days before the deadline