TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[lelezb1]

I’m sure it said non-rolling before and they’ve changed it. I have a screenshot in my gallery but lazy to find it🤣🤣

Edit - sorry just read vac scheme, I was talking about dtc

did they pause the dtc app screening after the first batch too?

 

[radssss]

did they pause the dtc app screening after the first batch too?

Yes!

 

[lividowl03]

Out of interest...what cycle is everyone on?

Second! But my first cycle taking it semi seriously. Last year I had zero clue what I was doing and didn't put too much effort into my applications. Seriously hoping for the TC this cycle, but also recognising I haven't taken it as seriously as I should because final year is kicking my arse. If a third cycle is the way it goes I will be shooting off applications like no tomorrow.

 

[lelezb1]

Yes!

Hopefully you’ll hear back positively from them soon!

 

[M85672]

How does one put more than 5-6 hours a day since August on apps and not yield a single AC🤣

 

[radssss]

Hopefully you’ll hear back positively from them soon!

Thank you and hoping the same for you if you applied to them and from other firms too

 

[radssss]

No they didn't mentions VI's but I followed up asking about that but they havent got back to me ..

Thank you and do let me know if they get back to you

 

[corporatebaddie1506]

For Hill Dickinson SJT, how many video interview questions are there?

four

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

Guys I did Mishcon SJT, high numerical and high verbal, and 1/7/9/9- am I cooked because of that one low pillar?

Which one was the 1?

 

[Jaysen]

Hi all,

Just a note based on the discussion yesterday.

It's perfectly fine for someone to have done well in this process (i.e. have secured a vacation scheme) and to be nervous about an upcoming AC.

This forum is for everyone, including those who are doing well in this process. It's also very much true that you can secure multiple vacation schemes and not convert any.

If someone is in a situation like this, whether they have a vacation scheme or training contract offer, and they ask for advice, please don't get upset.

 

[Jaysen]

Hi everyone, today was my last day at TCLA and I’m now getting ready to begin my TC in March. I really enjoyed my time here, and just wanted to say thanks to each and every one of you that made me feel welcome! I know the journey is long, gruelling, often crippled with self-doubt but just know that you will eventually come out on the other side, and you’ll look back and feel very proud of what you accomplished. Wishing you all the best…

@Abbie Whitlock and @Andrei Radu will be around to answer your questions, and @Jaysen will still be keeping an eye on you all (so, in the words of Shakira, no fighting).

We'll miss you @Afraz Akhtar. Thank you very much for your help this month and good luck in your training contract!

 

[ArthurWeasleyLaw]

Hoping Weil AC decision comes soon!

 

[Chak]

Has anyone applied to/heard back from Proskauer?

 

[stilltrying]

Has anyone applied to/heard back from Proskauer?

they said we should hear back by the 12th of feb

 

[Chak]

they said we should hear back by the 12th of feb

thank you!

 

[rohing99]

AG AC London

 

[Dannie]

Sending positivity to everyone today!

 

[TheSlapDotCom]

Sending positivity to everyone today!

you too!!🫶

 

[hanz123]

Sending positivity to everyone today!

Need positivity I am drained 🥲

 

[Miles Edgeworth]

Baker McKenzie PFO post app for Summer. Actually peeved about this one because I have an internal contact in the firm and had two internships with them in a different country's office 🙄