TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[yk1906]

love it when my linkedin feed is full of £60,000 a year privately educated students getting tcs👍👍

Makes me remember how I got into LSE but couldn’t pay

 

[CupOfTea17]

Hey guys, did anyone go to the Cripps insight session? I was signed up to go but had an emergency so couldn't make it. If you attended, do you mind PMing me

 

[ella3729]

I applied for the VS, so maybe that is why, I wouldn't stress for now

I applied for the VS and didn't get the email...should I assume PFO

 

[elle woods]

Did anyone get that Linklaters email?

Huhhh I applied for VS but didn’t get this email 😭😭 help I’m getting a PFO nooo

 

[elle woods]

I applied for the VS and didn't get the email...should I assume PFO

Twinssss

 

[BealMcAlly]

Twinssss

Wouldn't count yourself out just yet. They have thousands of applicants to get through.

 

[elle woods]

Huhhh I applied for VS but didn’t get this email 😭😭 help I’m getting a PFO nooo

Ok nvm just got the email lolll

 

[sadlawyer01]

Is 7667 high numerical high verbal good enough for Weil? My VI was pretty solid (i hope)

 

[hopefuliguess]

Did anyone get that Linklaters email?

are they sending it to everyone or just some people?

 

[JasmineM9]

are they sending it to everyone or just some people?

I am pretty sure they are sending in batches!! It’s just a holding email I wouldn’t read too much into it 😊

 

[Harvey Specter]

Do law firms that use AllHires monitor our app progress? Debevoise sent me an email to remind me about their deadline and to fill in the rest of my app lmao. Is this normal? 🥲​

 

[yk1906]

Do law firms that use AllHires monitor our app progress? Debevoise sent me an email to remind me about their deadline and to fill in the rest of my app lmao. Is this normal? 🥲​

I think it’s automatic

 

[Rads]

Is the Hogan Lovells test automatic?

 

[elle woods]

Is the Hogan Lovells test automatic?

First one should be

 

[hopefuliguess]

I am pretty sure they are sending in batches!! It’s just a holding email I wouldn’t read too much into it 😊

okayy got it, thank you tho! i mean i havent gotten one yet so kinda got nervous :/

 

[Rads]

First one should be

It is not automatic tho right, getting the test means they are still open to considering apps? Lmao

 

[Harvey Specter]

It is not automatic tho right, getting the test means they are still open to considering apps? Lmao

The first test is automatic but grad rec will send it manually. I’d assume that means they are still open to considering apps. They will send the second test once you pass the first test.​

 

[panon]

has anyone here asked Links for their WG score (wondering if its worth asking or not but I do wanna know)

 

[Rads]

The first test is automatic but grad rec will send it manually. I’d assume that means they are still open to considering apps. They will send the second test once you pass the first test.​

That is a relief thank you!

 

[yk1906]

has anyone here asked Links for their WG score (wondering if its worth asking or not but I do wanna know)

Yes, and they sent it!