TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[radssss]

How many applications have people aimed for in total for this cycle? Worried i'm not doing enough!!

Don’t worry! It really depends on what works for you. I know people who only do up to 10 apps in total, fully focus on its quality and get a tc and then there are people who do 20-25 to have more options or to be safe. I also know someone in my university who did 52 apps and got 1 tc offer in the end. I’m planning to atleast do 35-40 apps (keeping in mind quality is great for my top choice firms but also sending quick apps for few firms on deadline days or 2 days before deadline day because I have nothing to lose) this cycle as I’m trying to figure out what works best for me.

 

[RowdtoTC2026]

Hello,

Progressed to DLA's TI, any insights or tips would be appreciated

 

[anjali20]

Was this for spring/summer? When’d you apply/hear back btw?

Summer and I applied + heard back in November!

 

[Morris123]

Anyone have any advice for the Hill Dickinson VI/ Amberjack assessment?

 

[TCGrad1642]

They said at their open day that it’s not automatic so they’ll review your app first then send it if your app was successful.​

Thanks!!

 

[radssss]

does burges salmon,Clyde and co and forsters mainly recruit trainees from vac schemes?

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

does burges salmon,Clyde and co and forsters mainly recruit trainees from vac schemes?

Burges salmon is 70-80% VS, Clyde and Co & Forsters is mostly VS (no data but advertised on website). In general, for most firms they will mention it on their website (to encourage people to apply for VS). If they dont mention it, then it's more likely that VS VS DTC won't matter so much.

 

[Madison Pinewall]

Does anybody know how long W&C typically take to respond after application? I applied kinda late in the game, have they started doing VI already?

 

[CupOfTea17]

If a firm says it's applications close on the 5th of January, can we assume this means at 23:59 5th January and not 00:00?

 

[elle woods]

Does anybody know how long W&C typically take to respond after application? I applied kinda late in the game, have they started doing VI already?

They have - ppl have been doing them since a month or two ago already

 

[aspiringlawyer5]

Is my application form not fully loaded for Squire Patton Boggs or is there actually just one written question for the vacation scheme? Just realised the deadline is tomorrow lol

 

[BobThebIlly]

Has anyone requested reasonable adjustments for the Goodwin video interview?

I’ve been told by Early Careers that I need to apply the adjustments through the interview portal itself, and that they’ll approve it there, but I’m honestly not sure where or how to do that on the platform. If I start the assessment to request adjustments from there, will it automatically start the interview?

Any help would be appreciated

 

[Indigo71]

Is it too late to apply to W&C summer ?

 

[jamieclarke]

does burges salmon,Clyde and co and forsters mainly recruit trainees from vac schemes?

I did Burges WVS AC and they took 40% from direct TC last year.

 

[anonymous.15]

Spring for both?

YUP

 

[TCGrad1642]

Praying and manifesting for good news tomorrow guys! Let’s hope we all hear smth!

 

[legal18]

Is my application form not fully loaded for Squire Patton Boggs or is there actually just one written question for the vacation scheme? Just realised the deadline is tomorrow lol

what's the question and word limit??

 

[SamiyaJ]

Has anyone requested reasonable adjustments for the Goodwin video interview?

I’ve been told by Early Careers that I need to apply the adjustments through the interview portal itself, and that they’ll approve it there, but I’m honestly not sure where or how to do that on the platform. If I start the assessment to request adjustments from there, will it automatically start the interview?

Any help would be appreciated

Hey,

When you click “Start Assessment”, it’ll take you to the intro page where you have an option to withdraw, or request reasonable adjustments!

I haven’t requested any so not sure what happens once you click on it.

Best of luck x

 

[radssss]

Is it too late to apply to W&C summer ?

Never too late
Give it a shot if you have time!

 

[alphabravocharlie]

Hopefully grad Rec feeling energised tomorrow, my dead inbox killing me, I reckon emails start flowing on the 7th