TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Disgruntled SQE Student]

as in you didnt speak about the OD in your application for HSFK?

Nope. Maybe it's on me but the day didn't reveal to me any additional motivations to join the firm. That may well be very different for others though

 

[shadowboxer909]

Sorry, just bumping this up! I've heard varying things about how VS offers have already been given out so I'm just really contemplating whether it's worth applying! Does anyone know of people who applied late and still progressed?

You might as well apply.

They're not going to be finished interviewing in December (ask me how I know...).

 

[adh3]

Ah this process is getting too much now. Really considering if I am just wasting my time and will never succeed. Constant rejections just coming in and I am not sure what more I can do. I feel like I constantly see one type of person succeed in this process and that will never be me. As someone from an underrepresented background I also feel like the vac scheme I was unable to convert was my only chance and I blew it. Can't even get to an AC since. I feel like a loser when UNIVERSITY students are securing top TCs and I am here as a grad begging firms cycle after cycle. Probably just not good enough either and need a reality check, haha.

If it's any consolation, I can completely relate to this. I'm going through a very similar series of emotions at the moment. I don't have a VS under my belt, but I understand how this could exacerbate negative feelings.

As somebody else on this forum very kindly said to me the other day (when I was crashing out), I'm certain that you're a much stronger candidate than it might seem at the moment. Don't lose hope!

 

[elle woods]

You might as well apply.

They're not going to be finished interviewing in December (ask me how I know...).

how do you know... ( 😂 )

 

[TheSlapDotCom]

has anyone heard back from hsfk for summer vs? been refreshing my emails like a maniac😝

 

[elle woods]

has anyone heard back from hsfk for summer vs? been refreshing my emails like a maniac😝

probably a good thing you haven't yet - they seem to be sending out PFOs only at the moment, so pray you don't hear back!! I would assume AC invites will be sent in the new year! Good luck!

 

[Sharkfin]

Has anyone heard from Stephenson Harwood?

 

[yk1906]

Anyone heard from Taylor Wessing or Sidley Austin recently?

 

[Amgrad]

Anyone heard from Taylor Wessing or Sidley Austin recently?

They both releasing the outcome in mid jan

 

[johnsmith]

Whattttttt

I’ve still not heard back from milbank for 3 weeks after doing stage 1.

I applied for lev fin is anyone else that’s waiting also lev fin 😭😭 or those progressed what did you apply for.

Got rejected for lev finance today, never got stage 2

 

[nbjani]

hey it incldues a mini sjt, verbal reasoning (you have to read a passage and select the right answer), and two short written exercises (around 200 words each). Good luck!

Super helpful! I’ve never done a written exercise before :/ so is there no motivational section? Seems so odd because there’s no app questions either.

 

[Trophy]

Got rejected for lev finance today, never got stage 2

Wait really🥲 I’m soo sorry to hear that.

I thought most get the stage 2. Unless lev fin is more strict🤔 maybe you have to write about lev fin in the questions.

May I ask when you applied > did tests and was it for spring or summer?
etc sorry just gauging my fate although never saw myself progressing super far with the firm!

Lucky you have BCLP in interview in Jan

 

[Sharkfin]

@Amgrad Did u hear back for next stage from SH already??

 

[marisachr]

DLA AC! Finally

 

[Icantstopeatingfood]

has anyone applied to SH Dubai or Hong Kong schemes but they do not speak the language?

 

[hxnnahrobinson]

Addleshaw Goddard Voice Interview 🎉 Any tips would be much appreciated, going to need to complete it after I have undertaken my CMS Video Interview tomorrow morning

 

[Jessica Pearson]

Addleshaw Goddard Voice Interview 🎉 Any tips would be much appreciated, going to need to complete it after I have undertaken my CMS Video Interview tomorrow morning

Congratsss!! I thought they weren't progressing anyone till after the deadline? Also, Is it a pre-recorded voice interview?

 

[hxnnahrobinson]

Congratsss!! I thought they weren't progressing anyone till after the deadline? Also, Is it a pre-recorded voice interview?

This is what I have received, I also thought that it was non-rolling so I was surprised (but in a good way!) And yes, it is a pre-recorded interview but only voice is sent to them

 

[Dannie]

W&C VI

 

[Afuturetrainee]

W&C VI

omg congrats. Is this for spring or summer please?