TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[llblawstudent]

me

When did you apply?

 

[ali-k]

When did you apply?

mid september

 

[_hashirm1]

best tip would be to calm nerves down as much as possible. talk to people as you normally would, it helped me relax and I found i was able to connect with everyone at the firm a lot better this way. your assessors are just people, dont be afraid to ask them questions to show curiosity and get to know them a bit, you never know, you might have a mutual interest which you can then talk about (dont force this though or u might seem unprofessional)

How was the commercial case study interview? Do they expect you to have a strong understanding of commercial awareness/thinking, or do they just want to see how you think and process information?

 

[ali-k]

How was the commercial case study interview? Do they expect you to have a strong understanding of commercial awareness/thinking, or do they just want to see how you think and process information?

they look for both really. try to be flexible and willing to change your mind when you are objectively wrong, but also dont be too intimidated to hold firm on ideas which you know are right. in terms of commercial awareness, be aware of how businesses operate and what clients want out of negotiations or disputes

 

[yk1906]

Weil SJT+VI invite 😍

I know it’s semi-automatic, but it’s still nice to receive

 

[elle woods]

Weil SJT+VI invite 😍

yay well done!! oh wait damn me too WAIT IM NOT READY YET ahahaha i applied yesterday for a reason man 🤣 not complaining tho

 

[yk1906]

yay well done!! oh wait damn me too WAIT IM NOT READY YET ahahaha i applied yesterday for a reason man 🤣 not complaining tho

I’m so happy to do tests because at least I have my mind focused on something apart from possible rejections 😂😂😂

 

[jojo23]

ikr man... I sometimes wonder what it is that I'm lacking aaaa 😭

A trust fund, yacht and patek Phillipe.

(Same)

 

[elle woods]

I’m so happy to do tests because at least I have my mind focused on something apart from possible rejections 😂😂😂

So so true, it keeps you occupied 🤞😔

 

[elle woods]

A trust fund, yacht and patek Phillipe.

(Same)

Ong wait jojosiwa23 it’s been so long 🥰 I missed you

 

[fbtrainee]

HSF PFO. Passed benchmark on 3 Dec.

Sorry to hear! When did you submit your application?

 

[jojo23]

Ong wait jojosiwa23 it’s been so long 🥰 I missed you

I REBUKE THAT NAME😤😤

 

[Amgrad]

macfarlanes.. wbu?

AOS ...

Hey I've not received PFOs yet from them whilst others have received it. Makes me wonder what's wrong on my app, especially AOS as I did the Amber better than expected. Ikr I messed up Mac VI, but not sure why the PFO hasn't yet to come, esp I was completing second test on 23/10

 

[Amgrad]

HSF PFO. Passed benchmark on 3 Dec.

I literally don't know about this firm too, maybe wait-list again??? Please one AC before Xmas 😭

 

[TortillaTC]

Weil SJT+VI invite 😍

I know it’s semi-automatic, but it’s still nice to receive

Congrats!!

I applied on 5 November but haven’t heard anything so definitely not semi-automatic! I’m expecting a PFO because despite having A*AA, I only got a low/mid 2.1 with multiple 2.2 grades and I can’t imagine that with removing all application questions, they aren’t looking for strong A levels AND at least a strong/high 2.1.

 

[Trophy]

Mark my words guys, I WILL get one more VS this year even if my life depends on it 😤 (self motivation)

Future elle come back to this by the end of this cycle

Many don’t even have 1 offer and you do. I wouldn’t stress as much.

 

[Kaz919]

Just checking again if Gibson has replied to anyone post-first stage interview, and how long it typically takes for their reply.

 

[Harvey Specter]

Congrats!!

I applied on 5 November but haven’t heard anything so definitely not semi-automatic! I’m expecting a PFO because despite having A*AA, I only got a low/mid 2.1 with multiple 2.2 grades and I can’t imagine that with removing all application questions, they aren’t looking for strong A levels AND at least a strong/high 2.1.

It probably depends on if you’ve got extenuating circumstances and/or flagged as contextual too, because I only have ABB A-levels and whilst I’ve gotten a high 2:1 in my degree, I had several 2:2 modules but I had mitigating circumstances. The majority of my modules were strong 2:1 or above but I had at least 4 2:2 module marks.​

 

[Harvey Specter]

Just checking again if Gibson has replied to anyone post-first stage interview, and how long it typically takes for their reply.

I saw some people post on the forum that they received VS offers post second-stage interview for Gibson Dunn, Spring and Summer vac schemes.​

 

[elle woods]

I REBUKE THAT NAME😤😤

you are the funniest person ever please never go bald and never change ur name (unless you want to change it to jojosiwa23, then I wouldn't mind) 🤗