TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Lawyergyal123!]

Anyone heard anything from bakers?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

for the ones who have heard from Sidley did any of you apply during Jan. And for Travers when did you applY

I saw a few people who posted about Sidley PFO post app that they applied either a few days before or on the deadline (between 6 and 9 Jan).

I sent my app on the day of the deadline and still nothing lmao. I sent Travers on the deadline and I haven’t heard anything back yet (VI or PFO).​

 

[johnsmith]

Hogan Lovells job sim, any insights? Especially on whether the prep time for the VI is unlimited? No matter how much I prep, I can't handle these timed VIs, I recently aborted a VI for a firm I really wanted...strange thing is, I'm fine for in-person/phone interviews, but the moment a prep timer is thrown in and I crumble

Unfortunately the have timed prep. I completed it ages ago so don’t remember but think you can experience it in their prep hub.

 

[kim wexler]

Hi guys, might seem like a dumb question but I wanted to ask if it’s even worth applying for training contracts at city firms (even if you can’t land vacation schemes) as a final year law student. Like I have good grades, good range of experience, but I don’t know if it’s a waste of time since my competition will probably be harder during the TC process than VS?

 

[adf43256]

@Abbie Whitlock @Jaysen and just everyone generally. Ive been offered a VS and this is my first one. What can I expect and how can I maximise my chances of converting? Also if anyones got any stories of why they were not offered TCs following a VS in the past I'd appreciate hearing those too!

 

[Naskimovski]

Anyone have insights on Hogan Lovells Job Simulation? I can help with CMS, A&O, Baker Mckenzie, Latham, Weil VI, also been to Weil, Baker Mckenzie, Latham Open days