TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[futuretrainee101ac]

Errr anyone still waiting for BCLP spring vac scheme reply after doing their first test ?

Not sure if it’s worth emailing or assuming a PFO - I have been waiting since October @Ram Sabaratnam

 

[Bree]

I think they just review whether you meet the eligibility criteria. I heard from grad rec that they manually send out tests which is why you may not get yours immediately after submitting.

Thank you! Hopefully I will get it today

 

[spongebob]

I haven’t updated you guys in a while (been trying to get over my S&M PFO) so I just wanted to share a quick update on where I’m currently at with my applications. Current status below:

-HSFK: Applied 26/10, passed the test benchmark and now waiting to hear back.🤞🏼

-DLA Piper: Applied 06/10, test received 26/10, phone interview invite on 05/12. I had the interview today and have already received confirmation that I passed the benchmark, now waiting on next steps. 🤞🏼

-Bird & Bird: Applied 11/11, PFO received 04/12 without sitting a test.💀

-Reed Smith: Applied 06/11, test invite on 20/11, still waiting on an outcome.🤞🏼

-S&M: Applied 04/11, PFO received 12/12.💔🫩🥺

-Linklaters: Applied 01/09, scored 35/40 on WG, still waiting to hear back.🤞🏼

-Morrison Foerster: Applied 21/11, no response yet.🤞🏼

-Clyde & Co. Applied 17/11, no response yet.🤞🏼

- Older PFOs💀: Hogan Lovells and A&O Shearman

Trying to stay positive and patient through the waiting game. Wishing everyone else lots of luck with your applications too.🥰

Can i ask what was the DLA TI like?

 

[Mara]

Hi! How long did it take for people to receive Latham Stage 1 confirmation after taking the test? I took mine yesterday around 5 and still nothing

 

[JasmineM9]

Hi! How long did it take for people to receive Latham Stage 1 confirmation after taking the test? I took mine yesterday around 5 and still nothing

Hello! It takes 24hrs to receive the feedback report so I would wait a little longer 😊