TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[M85672]

Is it safe to assume that the ship for Linklaters WVS has sailed? If not empirically, then intuitively, do people think its still possible to receive an invite?

 

[taniachahal]

Thank you T, the VI questions included a range of motivational, scenario and SJT specific questions. My tips would be to review your experiences and highlight competencies and brush up on knowledge about the firm and what it does / its strengths etc. I'm not sure I can say much else without breaching the integrity test - I hope that helps and good luck!

Thank you so so much for this! I'm super nervous about the VIs, it's the first time I've gotten this far eek! Your tips are super helpful, I really appreciate it! Thank you

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Burges Salmon PFO : I made it to AC last year

 

[arbitrationfan]

for winter or spring/summer...

winter

 

[aspringlawyer25]

Just completed the 2nd Milbank test, can confirm it's a WG!

Was it timed though?

 

[johnsmith]

Burges Salmon PFO. That one hurts

The midnight send

 

[Donna Paulsen]

The midnight send

Terribly brutal was just about to go to bed and got the PFO, cheers BS

 

[johnsmith]

Terribly brutal was just about to go to bed and got the PFO, cheers BS

I'm happy I was asleep!

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Is it good idea to apply for Taylor wessing spring (deadline is today and it's rolling) or should I just apply for summer?

 

[LaDiva]

Is it good idea to apply for Taylor wessing spring (deadline is today and it's rolling) or should I just apply for summer?

If there's still time and you want to apply then go for it! I applied yesterday

 

[c.t.tc]

Is it good idea to apply for Taylor wessing spring (deadline is today and it's rolling) or should I just apply for summer?

The have mentioned before that they look at every application!

 

[Amgrad]

Is it good idea to apply for Taylor wessing spring (deadline is today and it's rolling) or should I just apply for summer?

Here's advice from the grad team when I attended their open day last week:

• Consider the scheme dates: The spring one is brand new, previously they only offered summer one, but as many students requested spring they've opened it this year. Also, the summer one is fall between the academic term, so if you're students both local or international please check your calendar and apply spring instead.

• Prepare your answers: They ask you one cover letter and 2 essay questions, make sure your application is strong before submitting your application. They allow the use of AI as long as you can briefly explain how wise you approach it.

• Beware of the test: Since you apply on the deadline day, it's likely that your application be responded imminently, meaning you are not supposed to wait weeks after your first stage if you passed the benchmark, like those who applied early.

 

[BillSikes]

Burges Salmon AC invite. Who sends an invite out at midnight!

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

HL WVS AC

Congratulations!!! Can I know when you completed the 2nd test?

 

[an03]

If anyone attended the Aspiring Solicitors VLF with CRS pls message me!!

 

[johnsmith]

2nd rejection from Bird & Bird - so I'm guessing my initial one was for the Open Day and this one is for the VS!

 

[LaDiva]

If anyone attended the Aspiring Solicitors VLF with CRS pls message me!!

You received their email too?

 

[TCComingSoon]

Bird & Bird pfo post wg

 

[e_turbo2]

B&B PFO post WG

 

[addy2004]

Hey - does anyone have any advice please for stage 2 of the Freshfields test? I'm happy to share insights to other firms too