TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Afuturetrainee]

I went to their open day and met two people who went to non-RG unis (Kent and Lancaster). One of their future trainees also went to SOAS. It’s worth applying to them if you’re interested.

It’s super competitive though. Apps for the WVS the firm received c1500 apps for c30 AC spaces and 15 ish VS slots. They’ll probs receive a similar amount for SVS. 8-9 TCs total (4-5 per VS).

They don’t have any online test, video interview or written exercise stages prior to AC. It’s just an app form and an AC. They said apps will get reviewed in stages inc a final partner review stage…

Wow.

I will take my chances then. Thanks for the insight!

 

[calebnash]

How selective is milbank stage 1?

 

[M85672]

It happened to me for a DA. Itll shock the hell out of you cos you will think you’ve done badly.

Sorry, whats a DA

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

Has anyone who applied on the deadline for Reed Smith heard anything back?

 

[User2640]

So Hill Dickinson has some interesting questions.

For the one that ends "Which of our teams would you be most interested in completing a seat in and why?" would this be referring to one of the TC streams, or a specific practice/sector team?

Was wondering the same thing.. Idk if this refers to one of their Business Groups or a specific seat within a Business Group? Could anyone who's successfully progressed to the next stage before pls advise? Thanks in advance!

 

[johnsmith]

Has anyone who applied on the deadline for Reed Smith heard anything back?

Yes I did!

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

Yes I did!

Ahh could I ask when you heard back?

 

[hfbjsdhfbhf]

Any last minute AC tips? I have an Ac coming up next week and would appreciate anything!! xx

 

[EfficientBag123]

Any last minute AC tips? I have an Ac coming up next week and would appreciate anything!! xx

Congrats! Who’s the AC with?

 

[James Wakefield]

Has anyone who applied on the deadline for Reed Smith heard anything back?

yes but I applied very early (9am) and heard on the 31st so you may still have hope for next week!

 

[tc2026]

Have all CMS AC offers gone out (London)?

 

[tc2026]

Does anyone have any Wedlake Bell AC/ first stage interview advice?

 

[zara elles]

Does Milbank give any automatic feedback for their first stage OA?

 

[zara elles]

How selective is milbank stage 1?

I think it is selective as I have seen a few PFO's from before stage 1, but if you meet their basic requirements I'm of the assumption a large portion of applicant reach this stage. I may be wrong though.

 

[tc2026]

does anyone know when linklaters typically get back to people for spring? and when their AC's are?

 

[EfficientBag123]

does anyone know when linklaters typically get back to people for spring? and when their AC's are?

They said in the new year in the holding email. So probably from Monday.

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

yes but I applied very early (9am) and heard on the 31st so you may still have hope for next week!

Thank you! Hopefully fingers crossed- I did leave it pretty last minute to submit

 

[tc2026]

They said in the new year in the holding email. So probably from Monday.

great thank you! Do you happen to know when their AC's will be?

 

[johnsmith]

Ahh could I ask when you heard back?

31st!

 

[LRR23]

Does anyone have a HFW AC coming up?