TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[msclm]

Love this information, and that sounds like a great interview process, really focused and straight to the commercial growth points. I'm really hoping I make it through as well, as they really seem to value in-person interviews rather than all the online assessments. It really seems to fit how they are trying to set themselves apart as a brand in London - they really don't seem afraid to stand separate, even just down to choosing an office location in Soho.

Yes was super nice - very like Sidley. I think maybe the us firms are moving away from rigid interviews and more towards a rounded balance!

 

[Harvey Specter]

Reed Smith Nov open day and Hogan Lovells Lift Off online test invite!​

 

[johnsmith]

Bristows IP Workshop invite my first successful application!

 

[johnsmith]

Yes was super nice - very like Sidley. I think maybe the us firms are moving away from rigid interviews and more towards a rounded balance!

I'm just really hankering to get in front of people in person. I've worked face-to-face with clients for years, and it's just where I feel at my most comfortable!

 

[James Wakefield]

Bristows IP workshop offer! 🎉

 

[elizabethkate]

Hey, just wanted to let you know - it's not rolling. I confirmed it at one of their open days.

oh i went to that open day i thought they said it’s hard deadline of 21st nov but still rolling?

 

[elliece]

Bristows IP Workshop invite my first successful application!

Me too! Congratulations!

 

[apap]

Bristows IP workshop invite! Spots for in person filled already apparently! Hope replying within 5 minutes secured a spot lol

 

[Andrei Radu]

If we haven't heard back for Paul, Weiss for their WVS, can we assume it's a PFO?

I would not necessarily infer this. I remember last year people had already started interviewing for PW's summer scheme for a week or so; and a friend who had applied was telling me he had surely been rejected since he had not heard back yet - only to subsequently be sent an interview invite and to end up receiving a VS and TC offer.

 

[s123]

Is it worth applying to Milbank still? Never got round to it last week and I know it’s rolling…

 

[s123]

That’s crazy! I’m convinced I’m toast but there doesn’t appear to be any rhyme or reason. When did you apply? Huge congrats!🙌

Applied agesss ago ! When it opened pretty much

 

[t.t.2004]

Were the Freshfields stage 2 video responses unlimited time prep or was it on a timer?

 

[bh.sa]

Is it worth applying to Milbank still? Never got round to it last week and I know it’s rolling…

Yes I think so! I spoke to them at a law fair, and they said they don't get back to people until Jan/Feb anyways

 

[johnsmith]

Were the Freshfields stage 2 video responses unlimited time prep or was it on a timer?

Timer!

 

[Harvey Specter]

Can anyone share what the White & Case online assessment involves, e.g., SJT, WG, verbal and numerical reasoning? Are there any VI questions as part of the assessment? This is for the White & Case WVS.​

 

[Chriss]

Has anyone heard back from Akin VS application?

 

[Harvey Specter]

Has anyone heard back from Akin VS application?

I went to their open day last week and they said they would begin sending online tests out by the end of Oct or early Nov. I assume they will start to send tests out this week or next.​

 

[Chriss]

I went to their open day last week and they said they would begin sending online tests out by the end of Oct or early Nov. I assume they will start to send tests out this week or next.​

is their test automatic?

 

[juanb]

Has anyone heard

Sorry to hear this news! Did you do any tests for this pls?

No i did not

 

[Amgrad]

Is the UK Timezone just changed to GMT+0 today?