TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Bbhu19]

Did anyone get an email about Weil insight day, as I got rejected but they were “impressed by my application and I should apply to their second open day” is that a generic response?

 

[SamiyaJ]

For Taylor Wessing one of the early careers team told me that if someone fails the test outright they would find out 'shortly' after their test window closes - I'm not sure how helpful that is but if a few weeks go by with no news I would assume it means you passed the test and 'in the running' for the next stage

That’s really good to know, thank you for the insight! I did mine on 28 Sept so fingers crossed🤞🏽

 

[SamiyaJ]

Omg Willkie VI invite!!! Super surprised as my uni grades are not the best

 

[Amgrad]

For Taylor Wessing one of the early careers team told me that if someone fails the test outright they would find out 'shortly' after their test window closes - I'm not sure how helpful that is but if a few weeks go by with no news I would assume it means you passed the test and 'in the running' for the next stage

Wow that's very reassuring. I had not applied yet for the VS, but I'll do it after the open day! I want to get to know them better before submitting my app. Thank you for confirming this, so I can prepare too.

 

[yasmars]

Omg Willkie VI invite!!! Super surprised as my uni grades are not the best

Amazing news! I would say Willkie definitely have a holistic approach to reviewing applications which is great so congrats 🎉

 

[tk.42_]

Does Willkie review on a rolling basis?

 

[SamiyaJ]

Amazing news! I would say Willkie definitely have a holistic approach to reviewing applications which is great so congrats 🎉

Thank you! Xx

 

[TortillaTC]

Omg Willkie VI invite!!! Super surprised as my uni grades are not the best

Congrats!! Was this the open day or their spring vac scheme?

 

[SamiyaJ]

Congrats!! Was this the open day or their spring vac scheme?

Thank you! It’s for the VS (to be considered for both spring and summer as they don’t give you an option to choose)

 

[TortillaTC]

Does Willkie review on a rolling basis?

On their website it says: “We do not recruit on a rolling basis as two of our application stages (written exercise and partner-led interview) will not take place until after the application deadline, meaning we won’t make any offers at all until after the deadline and will not fill up places before the deadline.”

I think this means that VI invites are sent out before DL but the rest of the stages are after.