TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Novaa]

Me jumping between focused, other and junk mail to see NOTHINGGG 😭

AND MISHCON BREAK THE SILENCE WITH THE AI BOT INVITE!!

Any tips pleasee

 

[anon78365222111]

I’m

Bclp sends the most notifications to apply for their open days and schemes😭

Like no bro you rejected me post ac😡

I’ve been ignored for their spring for months 😭

 

[Dannie]

Does travers smith vac convert to a TC?

 

[Saul_specter]

anyone who applied close to deadline not heard back from macfarlanes post 2nd assessment? (for vac scheme)

 

[Bbhu19]

Bclp sends the most notifications to apply for their open days and schemes😭

Like no bro you rejected me post ac😡

Ooof get ready for your dms to be flooded for AC insights in a couple weeks (I’ll be one of them)🤫

 

[baj5]

For those that have previously applied to Perkins, what has been the timeline of hearing back post app?

 

[yuhhhh]

Hi! Very long shot but I have a Milbank AC on Jan 7th which I sadly may not be able to attend due to work commitments. They weren't able to offer a later date, so I thought about asking here in case one of you has the same problem and would like to swap dates (if it's even allowed, not quite sure yet). I realise this is super unlikely but do lmk

I volunteer as tribute to take your spot on Jan 7th (I have not been invited to the Milbank AC)

 

[User2640]

For the first assessment we receive for Clyde and Co post app form, I just wanted to confirm if it is purely a test and no VI component?

 

[yumjuicebox]

just got invited to the Hogan Lovells job simulation - does anyone have any insight/ advice? can trade insights from last year’s CMS AC

(edit: i did my CMS AC at the london office for context)

 

[EfficientBag123]

Does anyone have any general video interview tips?

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

For those that have previously applied to Perkins, what has been the timeline of hearing back post app?

This is what it says on their Linkedin re the process so I'm assuming by the end of next week we will have some more info

1. Application Deadline: 2 January 2026.
2. HR Screening Interviews: 19 – 30 January 2026.
3. Virtual Competency Interviews: 02 – 13 February 2026.
4. In-Person Case Study Interviews: 16 – 23 February 2026.

 

[baj5]

This is what it says on their Linkedin re the process so I'm assuming by the end of next week we will have some more info

1. Application Deadline: 2 January 2026.
2. HR Screening Interviews: 19 – 30 January 2026.
3. Virtual Competency Interviews: 02 – 13 February 2026.
4. In-Person Case Study Interviews: 16 – 23 February 2026.

Thank you!

 

[Jessica Pearson]

Has anyone heard from Reed Smith lately?

 

[WeGotThis!]

I have to submit a written exercise for a boutique law firm, and they require me to write a 500-word paragraph on an assigned topic. I need suggestions on structuring the answer and whether I am required to connect it to the firm, as the topic for the written exercise is rather generic. @Abbie Whitlock and @Andrei Radu would love your insights, too.

 

[sal44]

has anyone heard back post stage 2 for hogan lovells summer vs? (Or does anyone know when we might hear back)

 

[EfficientBag123]

has anyone heard back post stage 2 for hogan lovells summer vs? (Or does anyone know when we might hear back)

Nah I don’t think they have. My friend did their stage 2 and is still waiting.

 

[radssss]

has anyone heard back post stage 2 for hogan lovells summer vs? (Or does anyone know when we might hear back)

Their website says they send tests on a rolling basis but ac invites are sent after all applications have been reviewed! You might have to wait considering some of us got the stage 2 today

On that note, do you have any tips for stage 2 and is the vi part of it competency motivational or commercial or a mix of all? Thank you

 

[Harvey Specter]

Looks like it’s gna be yet another day without any app updates for me smh.

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[EfficientBag123]

Looks like it’s gna be yet another day without any app updates for me smh.

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Wait a few more hours. I received progressions as late as 6:45pm.

 

[elle woods]

Looks like it’s gna be yet another day without any app updates for me smh.

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I second this...it's been a while since I engaged in the "constantly refreshing my email" ritual