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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

soph107048

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Aug 22, 2025
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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🙏🏻
Heyy when did u do the WE?
 

soph107048

Esteemed Member
Premium Member
Aug 22, 2025
92
102
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🙏🏻
And when did u get the invite?
 

WillKitchen

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  • Aug 28, 2025
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    Has anyone had any luck reaching out to trainees etc on linkedin looking for insights into interviews?
    I have. But email tends to have better results, since they probably receive plenty of similar comms on LI. Results are always better if you meet them in person at open days first.

    I've actually had better responses from Partners than trainees, unusually! Again, make it personal, targeted and meaningful. Always have a very good reason to be in someone's inbox.
     
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    aliiiisonxooox

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    Oct 31, 2025
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    dla piper assessment centre rejection!

    I was thinking maybe it’s because I’m 27 😔 I have feedback in two weeks. I just feel so sad because I really vibed with the partner. He smiled continuously and said I asked super thoughtful questions and said I did well, but maybe they said this to everyone during the interview. No one from our group interview passed; we did have a dominant leader who lead the group and failed to keep the time and spoke over other people. I don’t know if it’s that, but I will wait for feedback.

    It is what it is, we keep moving forward. 🤞🏼 eh maybe this is my 5th rejection post VI of the year but can’t do anything just to keep going.

    Seriously questioning if there is something wrong with me. But then I remember before this forum, I’d get no interviews at all. Since I joined on here I get interviews. I also got an interview coach, im doing the most I possibly can. I can’t do more than I am already doing. It only takes ONE YES. Now I will just ask myself “ is this really the firm for me? Do I want this? “ instead of “ will they like me? What if they don’t”

    we keep pushing forward. Hang in there everyone. Better days are coming.
     

    Kenomy

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    Jul 18, 2022
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    dla piper assessment centre rejection!

    I was thinking maybe it’s because I’m 27 😔 I have feedback in two weeks. I just feel so sad because I really vibed with the partner. He smiled continuously and said I asked super thoughtful questions and said I did well, but maybe they said this to everyone during the interview. No one from our group interview passed; we did have a dominant leader who lead the group and failed to keep the time and spoke over other people. I don’t know if it’s that, but I will wait for feedback.

    It is what it is, we keep moving forward. 🤞🏼 eh maybe this is my 5th rejection post VI of the year but can’t do anything just to keep going.

    Seriously questioning if there is something wrong with me.
    Why do I keep hearing about this? This is why I hate group tasks ugh. So sorry about the rejection. Keep pushing through
     

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