TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

I found GraduatesFirst's WG practice quite useful! Is there a specific section you find challenging?

I think just generally my brain does not naturally think in that way

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

should you only follow up with a firm once? was put on hold in november > then followed up in mid-january and asked to wait > is following up now a month later too nudgy? i think it is - need a second opinion please!

I can't lie if this is a follow-up post app (before AC or VS) then I would not bother. If this is a situation where you might be on a list then you could. In my mind, the firm will decide what they are going to decide so I don't bother messaging them

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

I didn’t hear either and I submitted on the deadline. So I am assuming they’re still processing. I wouldn’t automatically assume the worst.

Haven't heard back either so idk

 

[kukubird]

V&E post app PFO

 

[James Wakefield]

should you only follow up with a firm once? was put on hold in november > then followed up in mid-january and asked to wait > is following up now a month later too nudgy? i think it is - need a second opinion please!

I would say there’s generally no need to. It’s very hard in the digital age for a law firm to lose someone’s application. They’ll get back to you when they’re ready.

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

V&E pfo

 

[ABC234]

V&E post app PFO

Sorry to hear! Do you mind saying if this was for spring/summer?

 

[ABC234]

V&E pfo

Sorry to hear! Do you mind saying if this was for spring/summer?

 

[corplawperson23]

Hey, has anyone heard back from K&L gates for their vacation scheme?

 

[walterwhite]

Travers, please - just say something...

 

[Bbhu19]

V&e spring pfo applied 10/01/26

 

[trainee4u]

Travers, please - just say something...

 

[DoNotRedeem]

Anyone heard from Vinson & Elkins post-VI?

Yes I and a few others did for Spring

 

[Dolphin270]

@Abbie Whitlock hey, I hope you are well! I’m sure you’ve already done a post on this but I couldn’t find it and wondered whether you had any advice prepping for written exercises? It is an American firm but they haven’t provided any clues as to what the exercise might be and just wondered if you had any insight! Thanks

 

[ababababba]

I’m thinking of applying for BCLP’s direct TC, I haven’t completed a VS at any other firm, would this disadvantage me in any way? For context though, I have completed a placement year and also have been working as a paralegal since Jan this year.

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

I’m thinking of applying for BCLP’s direct TC, I haven’t completed a VS at any other firm, would this disadvantage me in any way? For context though, I have completed a placement year and also have been working as a paralegal since Jan this year.

no harm in applying in my book esp. as you have legal work experience. Just note that imo DTC should be a lot more tailored as the firm will not have as much of a chance to see why you in a VS

 

[aspiringtcholder]

I’m thinking of applying for BCLP’s direct TC, I haven’t completed a VS at any other firm, would this disadvantage me in any way? For context though, I have completed a placement year and also have been working as a paralegal since Jan this year.

I applied for the direct TC route and had the same questions but to be frank you have more relevant experience! I’m a bit of a career changer and work full time in a quasi-legal public sector area and cannot take time off for multiple vac schemes! I think go for it, their website says it’s a personal decision and they understand not everyone can take time off work to complete a vacation scheme.

 

[Lissa06]

I need to take the CC Watson Glaser for SPARK and I'm lowkey super nervous because I haven't done many WGs so far. I scored 90% for their practice one - would the real one be similar difficulty? 😔

Yeah I’ve personally found it the same difficulty

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Travers, please - just say something...

"Say something I'm giving up on you"

 

[km20]

V&E pfo post VI