There is a link to a guide in the email where they tell you how to interpret the key words but I doubt it's indicative of how we actually did, we'll probably be compared to other applicants for this position and I think the descriptions are based on how we did compared to some generic spotted zebra applicant pool
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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Links pfo lol. They literally told me to reapply post ac last time 
Not me reading it thinking i have done not so bad , let me just go sit back down lol
Omg I'm sorry this happened to you! Maybe email the spotted zebra candidate support if Disney's not replying?
Hi @Abbie Whitlock, I hope you’re well! I had a couple ofquestions as I’m preparing for my W&C interview, if that’s okay.
For my “Why W&C” answer, my first reason currently focuses on the firm’s strength in Corporate/M&A and its investment in private equity. Do you think that’s a sensible angle, given that it’s an area that the firm is actively building out and growing in, or would it be better to focus on areas it is stronger in and already particularly known for, such as project finance or capital markets?
My second reason focuses on the firm’s global reach and platform. Do you think two reasons are sufficient for this question, or would you recommend adding a third? For example, I was considering mentioning the guaranteed international secondment - would it make sense to include that within the global platform point, or is it better framed under training philosophy as a separate reason?
Also, when asked about practice areas I’m interested in, would it be better to stay aligned with my “Why W&C” answer and say Corporate/PE, or is it fine to say something different such as energy and litigation/arbitration? I’m just conscious of whether that might come across as inconsistent.
Sorry for the multiple questions, and thank you so much in advance for your help!
For my “Why W&C” answer, my first reason currently focuses on the firm’s strength in Corporate/M&A and its investment in private equity. Do you think that’s a sensible angle, given that it’s an area that the firm is actively building out and growing in, or would it be better to focus on areas it is stronger in and already particularly known for, such as project finance or capital markets?
My second reason focuses on the firm’s global reach and platform. Do you think two reasons are sufficient for this question, or would you recommend adding a third? For example, I was considering mentioning the guaranteed international secondment - would it make sense to include that within the global platform point, or is it better framed under training philosophy as a separate reason?
Also, when asked about practice areas I’m interested in, would it be better to stay aligned with my “Why W&C” answer and say Corporate/PE, or is it fine to say something different such as energy and litigation/arbitration? I’m just conscious of whether that might come across as inconsistent.
Sorry for the multiple questions, and thank you so much in advance for your help!
may I ask whether it was spring/summer/direct tc?Links pfo lol. They literally told me to reapply post ac last time
No no I'm just overthinking and speculating haha If your report is positive it's defo a good sign, what I meant is just that we don't know how the disney applicants did so it's hard to know what will count as strong, average, weak etc.
Eg I wonder how many areas for development is too many lolI tried to call them and left a voicemail asking for an update. I hope we hear back soon...
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you're good for this, many people would want the ego flattering lol
My head hurts after that SH amberjack… no brain juice left for the day x
Hey all, this is a silly question but how competent are you expected to be for an AC? I have an AC on a very short notice and I haven’t done one before. My commercial instincts isn’t that great and I struggle in explaining commercial concepts, imposter syndrome kicking in so badly
Ahh lmao I’d feel so guilty if I messed up that process for someone. I can deal with not knowing, I’m lucky to have a vs at all !
I know two people who have been successful and they heard back straight after they left, but I’m not sure on their overall process
Has Dechert gone AWOL? Does anyone know if they tend to ghost people? I did the WE more than one month ago and I still have not received anything.
BCLP Summer Vac Scheme PFO - Having applied in October, I'm glad they finally responded.
What’s up with these firms that say they’re rolling basis yet take months to update applicants?! Why do they ghost most people for months lmao?!
So far I’ve seen Simmons, Slaughters, W&C, BCLP, Gibson, Dechert and Sidley who are all rolling basis but taking ages to respond…
Still waiting on Sidley post app it’s been 56 days and counting now idek what’s happening atp…
So far I’ve seen Simmons, Slaughters, W&C, BCLP, Gibson, Dechert and Sidley who are all rolling basis but taking ages to respond…
Still waiting on Sidley post app it’s been 56 days and counting now idek what’s happening atp…
This post just reminded me that I even applied lol - still waiting too for that glorious pfo
For BCLP, I think they prioritised the Spring Scheme applications. Last year I made it to their AC, which happened in January.
I don't know about Sidley - did you apply for spring or summer?
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