TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[nicoledm]

@Abbie Whitlock

Hey Abbie, hope you’re well!

I’ve got an interview coming up with Winston & Strawn and was hoping to get your view on how best to approach it given the merger with Taylor Wessing.

For my “why this firm” answer, I was planning to talk about Winston’s smaller, specialised London team and the exposure and responsibility that comes with that. With the merger though, I’m conscious that the firm’s structure and positioning are likely to change.

Do you think it’s still appropriate to reference the benefits of the smaller team environment, or would it be better to focus more on the opportunities created by being part of a larger, integrated platform? Do you have any other ideas for how to approach the merger in other aspects of the interview as well?

Thank you!

 

[hmevey]

When did you get the link sent, I still haven't received mine? hahah

I got mine on 17 Feb for the London office- there's quite a long deadline (but mine is fast approaching)

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

As part of a written question, a firm is asking how would you approach working with people of different ages in the firm, does anyone have any tips on how to answer this?
In previous jobs (non-law) I've worked with people of all age groups, is it worth mentioning that here?

I'd say its definitely worth mentioning, I think typically I would speak about the benefits of working with people who have more experience and how collaboration is vital etc.

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Rawdogging the BJ test with no insights, just vibes xx
Wish me luck 😍

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Rawdogging the BJ test with no insights, just vibes xx
Wish me luck 😍

I'm really sorry I badly misread this and now feel guilty for doing so.

 

[dlc3266]

Anyone with info on Ropes psychometric test / AC? Can exchange interview insights for US firms like Winston Strawn, Greenberg Traurig etc

 

[summersun]

Can't believe I am saying this but second AC invite of the day with Shepherd + Wedderburn !!!

 

[radssss]

Can't believe I am saying this but second AC invite of the day with Shepherd + Wedderburn !!!

Proud of youuu❤️

AND SAME got the invite as well😭😭😭
Barely getting time to recover from my ac yesterday because I have a Broadfield final stage interview for vs to do and now s+w too 🥹 it’s a good headache to have so I’m not complaining hahaha

I would be very grateful for any insights on these two!

 

[yuhhhh]

I applied for the Linklaters Summer Scheme and got this email notification yesterday morning. Does anybody know what this might mean?

I still have not been rejected/invited to an AC.

 

[cb6056]

Rawdogging the BJ test with no insights, just vibes xx
Wish me luck 😍

Will be doing this too! pls does anyone know if you can start it and come back to it ??? Or do you have to do it in one go to avoid being flagged for cheating

 

[SlippinJimmy]

White & Case final stage interview! Was wondering if anyone had some insight as to whether the date that the interview is done matters. When I received my WE invite, people had already received VS offers. Since I reckon I may be in one of the last few batches and W&C is rolling, should I do one of the earlier interview days? Or will they wait until the entire batch is done with interviews to decide?

Grateful for any insight on scheduling the interview and also for insight on the interview🙏🏻

 

[you_got_this]

Is anyone still waiting to hear back from Sidley Austin post application? I applied on deadline so I have very low hope but yeah

 

[lawcool]

Congratulations !! That's amazing !!!!

Thank you so much🥺🥺

 

[hmevey]

anyone heard from AG? not heard back for so long is this a dragged out PFO...

 

[James Wakefield]

Anyone know why HL are being so slow?

Did my job sim on 16th December and still not heard a thing 🤷‍♂️

 

[Madison Pinewall]

I can't remember if i applied to Sidley for spring or summer is there any way to check?!

 

[flamingocelot]

Who is still waiting to hear back from Harbottle? Seen a few people say they’ve been offered interviews!!

 

[you_got_this]

Anyone know why HL are being so slow?

Did my job sim on 16th December and still not heard a thing 🤷‍♂️

it might actually be a good news for you cuz I did my job sim in january and got pfo few days ago lolz. Wishing you good luck!

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Is anyone still waiting to hear back from Sidley Austin post application? I applied on deadline so I have very low hope but yeah

Can someone take it for the team and email grad rec to find out when we will hear back post app from Sidley cos the waiting is insanely long.

I’m expecting a PFO cos I don’t even meet their A-level requirements but surely they’ve reviewed all of the apps by now to send remaining PFOs?​

I can't remember if i applied to Sidley for spring or summer is there any way to check?!

I know there’s an option to download the app off of CvMail before submitting it, but if you haven’t done that I don’t think you can access it.​

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Will be doing this too! pls does anyone know if you can start it and come back to it ??? Or do you have to do it in one go to avoid being flagged for cheating

You’re allowed to take a break between the SJT and written exercise section!