TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[BobThebIlly]

Is it worth applying GD at this stage considering they’ve already given out vac schemes?

I’m applying regardless bc there aren’t many apps open

What’s the worst they can do? Reject me

 

[radssss]

Does HFW recruit most trainees through vac schemes or is there an almost even split between dtc and vs?

Also is there a list on tcla talking about this for various firms?

 

[llblawstudent]

finally milbank pfo after i took the first stage test under 2 mo ago 😂

Lev fin?

 

[sadlawyer01]

Is it worth applying GD at this stage considering they’ve already given out vac schemes?

has GD already given out vac schemes?

 

[alphabravocharlie]

has GD already given out vac schemes?

yes I know 2 vac schemes already

 

[alphabravocharlie]

@Abbie Whitlock @Afraz Akhtar SJT: You are a trainee and have a meeting starting in 5 minutes and there is an error in work you must present to a client, alongside your supervisor. What do you do if you catch your supervisor 5 mins prior and what would you do if you only identify the error mid client meeting?

 

[WhattheKeck?]

linklaters AC! somehow! Any advice would be so so appreciated — already 0/2 on ACs this cycle :/

 

[abcdefg12]

Anyone got any tips for the WFW VI? Been struggling with VIs this year so any advice would be appreciated!!

 

[elle woods]

linklaters AC! somehow! Any advice would be so so appreciated — already 0/2 on ACs this cycle :/

omg they're replying?? shucks there goes my peaceful week 😂 but congratulations!!


waiting for a PFO then

 

[DoNotRedeem]

finally milbank pfo after i took the first stage test under 2 mo ago 😂

Hi sorry to hear this. Do you know roughly when you completed it? Thanks

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

When I say I waffled…. 😭😭 it wasn’t even a hard qs too sigh

I genuinely just blanked and wrote the worst BS ever. It was so bad

 

[Mikeross750]

Was I supposed to receive a confirmation email after I submitted my stage 2 test for Milbank? Only received a confirmation after stage 1.

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Was I supposed to receive a confirmation email after I submitted my stage 2 test for Milbank? Only received a confirmation after stage 1.

I didn't recieve confirmation email, but when I click to access the test after it says I've already completed the test - so I assume it means no technical issues.

 

[Mikeross750]

I didn't recieve confirmation email, but when I click to access the test after it says I've already completed the test - so I assume it means no technical issues.

Thanks, same with me. Just wanted to confirm. 🤝

 

[TCLAuser2002]

Can't remember if there is a Video interview element for Linklaters or is it directly an AC invite after the WG

 

[hawkins19]

linklaters AC! somehow! Any advice would be so so appreciated — already 0/2 on ACs this cycle :/

Hi, congratulations!! is this for spring or summer?

 

[elle woods]

Can't remember if there is a Video interview element for Linklaters or is it directly an AC invite after the WG

AC

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

Another day with no Reed Smith response is killing me

 

[Ronaldo04]

Any chance Goodwin or Kirkland send any more VIs?

 

[Jessica Pearson]

Another day with no Reed Smith response is killing me