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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

5 months since I applied to Gibson Dunn. The ghosting feels personal tbh. I was also ghosted last cycle too. Why review apps on a rolling basis but ignore those who apply early.

@Novaa please add them to the shaming list🥺
So that’s 5 months waiting…. You were also ghosted in the last cycle. Ok, so they’re a repeat offender. You also applied early…. Gibson Dunn, welcome to the 2025/2026 logbook of shame.

If you give Afuturetrainee an offer, I’ll remove you for now.

Dont Remember GIF
 
Dear all,

Im AbSoLuTeLy DeLiGhTeD to announce that Simmons & Simmons have officially been ghosting me for 100 days.

I am thrilled and motivated by their incredible work ethic, and CoLlAbOrAtIvE culture of treating applicants as a joke.. it is a level of commitment one can only aspire to achieve.

More likely to get married before they respond🤣
WELL, WELL, WELL!

*Opens logbook*

Teacher Studying GIF
 
I just had my WBD phone interview. It went well and I'm feeling confident!

Here are a few behind-the-scenes facts for those who might be interested:

WBD received about 2000 applications for the DTC. 100 were invited for phone interviews. The assessment centre will be virtual to increase accessibility.
100 from 2000 based on the 5 min quiz is nuts i wonder what the criteria was
 
I just had my WBD phone interview. It went well and I'm feeling confident!

Here are a few behind-the-scenes facts for those who might be interested:

WBD received about 2000 applications for the DTC. 100 were invited for phone interviews. The assessment centre will be virtual to increase accessibility.
Do you know any more firms that allow virtual AC? I know another one like OC, I didn't apply both.
 
Do you know any more firms that allow virtual AC?
Not off the top of my head.

It is also a cost saving measure, of course. There are no travel expenses to pay. But because WBD is a very regionally dispersed firm, it makes sense. Although London and US based, they have UK offices as far apart as Plymouth and Edinburgh.
 
Dear all,

Im AbSoLuTeLy DeLiGhTeD to announce that Simmons & Simmons have officially been ghosting me for 100 days.

I am thrilled and motivated by their incredible work ethic, and CoLlAbOrAtIvE culture of treating applicants as a joke.. it is a level of commitment one can only aspire to achieve.

More likely to get married before they respond🤣
me with AG 🤣
 

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