TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[fbtrainee]

I applied to Bird & Bird last week (left it too late probs I know) and still haven't been sent the WG? Does anyone know why this might be/experienced the same?

I applied last week for summer and also haven't heard anything

 

[Rejections PFO]

Can anyone give any advice for this baker mckenzie question?

Discuss something that you have pursued outside of your academic or professional life, why it is important to you and what impact it has had on your personal development. (300 words max)

I've answered similar questions where it's "discuss something you're interested in/passionate about" which I've been able to answer, but this seems harder as it's something you have PURSUED. I can honestly say I'm super boring, I work part time, do uni, I am a part of some academic society committees, but that feels like it falls under academic. I really haven't pursued anything else other than a commercial law career lol.

What have other people written for this question?

(Haven't written answer yet but planning) I did choir during university, so I was going to answer about that and how I always liked singing when I was young but never pursued it as a proper hobby until I pushed myself into joining and it surprisingly became a highlight experience of my time in university (also some values stuff about a charity concert I did in choir too).

 

[Dannie]

Has anyone heard back from Cleary pre-WG for spring/summer - Anyone who applied early Nov perhaps...

 

[Rejections PFO]

I applied last week for summer and also haven't heard anything

I applied over 3 weeks ago and still haven't gotten the WG 😭

 

[elle woods]

Dear graduate recruitment... please this girl just wants an update...ANY update at this point...please stop ghosting me 😭 my inbox is feeling a little too empty

 

[apap]

Dear graduate recruitment... please this girl just wants an update...ANY update at this point...please stop ghosting me 😭 my inbox is feeling a little too empty

Literally me all of this week. Constantly refreshing my inbox. 🫠

 

[QuillandCounsel]

Dear graduate recruitment... please this girl just wants an update...ANY update at this point...please stop ghosting me 😭 my inbox is feeling a little too empty

Honestly so happy that Gowling release whether or not you get a VI... never been so happy to receive clarity 🤣

 

[Hopefully2025]

Has anyone who applied to Willkie in early-mid November heard back following the application stage (either with a VI invite or rejection)?