TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[summersun]

Has anyone done the Blake Morgan assessment centre and is willing to share their experience with me? I have recently done the NRF AC in December and have done the HSFK AC two years ago. Happy to share those experiences with you.

Congrats !! Can I ask when you did the TI and for which office?

 

[user55998384]

has anyone failed an AC and still progressed to that stage with a firm the next app cycle? j trying to figure out if that is something that usually happens or nto

 

[LegallyBrunette_]

has anyone failed an AC and still progressed to that stage with a firm the next app cycle? j trying to figure out if that is something that usually happens or nto

I failed to convert my Macfarlanes AC for VS and was invited back to AC for DTC with Macfarlanes the following cycle.

 

[Rachelzayne3]

Does anyone have any insights from doing the telephone interview call with Blake Morgan? Thanks so much!

Congrats! Did you have yours yet?

 

[Rachelzayne3]

Blake morgan Telephone interview ! Surpised to hear back on a Sunday !
Also never done a phone interview so any advice would be greatly appreciated!
@Abbie Whitlock if you have any experience with phone interview?

Congrats!! How did it go?

 

[Rachelzayne3]

not yet you?

Not yet!

 

[alanshore]

Anyone who did White & Case's First Year Scheme last year, how long did it take for you to receive the results of your application? I want to get this horrendous cycle over with.

 

[trainee4u]

has anyone failed an AC and still progressed to that stage with a firm the next app cycle? j trying to figure out if that is something that usually happens or nto

it's possible even to get VS two years in a row.
there are no absolutes.

 

[alanshore]

I got rejected on the 22nd of April last year.

Was the scheme supposed to be in july or may? Either way, given my luck this cycle, I'm expecting one last pfo to sign off with.

 

[tc252627]

I was told the 10th but heard nothing either (mine was Exeter)

I haven’t heard anything either since I submitted the assessment.

 

[Hanzeeb]

@Abbie Whitlock Hi Abbie, thank you so much for your advice with my first stage paralegal interview, I actually managed to move to the second round! I have to complete a timed written exercise and was just wondering if you have any advice on this or what to expect, as I have never done one! Thank you so much

 

[user123987]

Has anyone heard from Browne Jacobson post TI for Regional offices?

 

[axelrod901]

Has anyone heard from Browne Jacobson post TI for Regional offices?

I think quite a few of us were told we would hear back on the 10th but have not heard back yet. I am starting to worry a bit now because if I am not wrong their first AC was yesterday and I think they just have another one on 23rd or something

 

[helpfultea]

Does anyone know what the actual stages are to the DACB vac scheme application? web site says written app -> video interview -> online test and that's it but i saw some people talk about WE? has anyone heard back after the VI, and if so, could you please tell how long after?

 

[Lawlilly]

had my first ever AC! Did not go well but proud nonetheless and at least I got more of a feel for it now.

 

[Lawlilly]

I failed at online interview stage last year with a firm I have a VS with this year.

Congratulations, that is amazing! I will definitely give it another go next cycle, it was useful to realize my strengths and weak points for sure

 

[DennyCrane]

Congratulations, that is amazing! I will definitely give it another go next cycle, it was useful to realize my strengths and weak points for sure

All experience is good experience. Do you know for sure that it didn't go well or have you not heard back yet?

 

[CupOfTea17]

For people who applied for Bevan Brittan (BB), when we submitted our initial application, did we have to specify which scheme dates we would prefer?

I am now not available for one of the dates listed and not sure whether I already specified my availability

 

[CupOfTea17]

I think quite a few of us were told we would hear back on the 10th but have not heard back yet. I am starting to worry a bit now because if I am not wrong their first AC was yesterday and I think they just have another one on 23rd or something

Just to say, I applied for London, and they were a couple days later getting back to us then they said they would be - so don't give up hope!

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

had my first ever AC! Did not go well but proud nonetheless and at least I got more of a feel for it now.

Hey!

Congratulations on completing the AC!!

This is a great mentality to have - I remember walking out of my first ever AC knowing that I hadn't done great, but the feedback I received after that AC truly contributed to my success in later cycles and I am forever grateful for the experience.

Try not to be too hard on yourself - it is completely normal to find the first one overwhelming, but the fact that you are reflecting positively and taking the experience as a learning opportunity will put you in such a strong position moving forward.

Fingers crossed for a good outcome, but regardless, this will put you in a great position for the next one!