TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[bh.sa]

Pretty sure same cycle - I wrote in my insight day notes that you can apply again that year so I’m assuming it’s the same cycle but someone correct me if I’m wrong

Ooh ok thank you! I got a PFO post HR telephone interview, so did they indicate as to whether we should update our app or if it's fine to submit the same one again?

 

[Lawlawland]

Best of luck finding the time.

I submitted to Kirkland very early in the year - before I had any idea what I was doing, really! Subsequent applications have been steadily improving.

I hope it goes well for you!

I'm hoping the application doesn't close before noon tomo, phew!

 

[e_turbo2]

Hi all.. need advice for Written Exercise.

I am new to this type of test as this is my first cycle and I am coming from now law. I am aware of the Exam protocol or assessment policy, my concerns were:

• Do we need to turn on camera during the test?
• Are we monitored by a person (like invigilator) on real time?
• Are the questions sent over before the deadline?

I am so confused as the email only stated the time slot and mentioned that the assessor were partners and associates, which graded anonymously. Is this a general rule or practice that might be varied by firm?

Also, please give me the most recent tips if any @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu

Just to add to this, I've done a WE recently with the grad recruitment team live monitoring us via web cam. You can mute the mic but had to leave the camera on throughout and ask for toilet breaks etc. I've also done another WE last month and it was literally log in whenever you want and just do the task without camera on. Two very different styles. The questions are rarely ever sent beforehand.

The WE assessments are marked by actual lawyers not the grad recruitment team without your name or other aspects of your application given to them.

Wishing you all the best for the WE. My best advice for these is just clear structure and answer the question i.e. advise the client or summarise for the partner. Best way to do both, is just simple, basic English language.

 

[anonymous.15]

do you mind saying which firms rejected you?

wnc,gowling,kennedys,MB

 

[elle woods]

Ooh ok thank you! I got a PFO post HR telephone interview, so did they indicate as to whether we should update our app or if it's fine to submit the same one again?

I'm not actually sure, sorry! Also not sure if it's applicable to ppl who get to interview stage - maybe it's best just to clarify with them? Because honestly, I'm not even sure if it's true that you can reapply, it's just vaguely something I think I remember from the Insight Day (apologies!)

 

[fta2024]

88th percentile for linklaters WG but nothing back

How did you find out

 

[elle woods]

How did you find out

apparently you can email and ask (but I'm too scared to hahahaha)

 

[noahsmiit01]

My roommate just came home with some wine - I guess Kirkland motivational question will have to wait till tomorrow 😂

Is the deadline tomorrow at 23:59, no?

 

[noahsmiit01]

I hope it goes well for you!

I'm hoping the application doesn't close before noon tomo, phew!

I doubt they will, because deadlines usually end at 23:59, especially on Sunday night.

 

[jamsparkle]

Thanks.

So I’m assuming it’s AI that reads the written questions not GR if the next stage (stage 2 test) is automatic? Sorry I may be confused.

I think it's more likely that the written part is only looked at once they are looking to make AC invites - they mentioned something about a partner review between stage 2 and the AC

 

[TCLA0322]

☹️ plane delayed… stuck onboard…battery dead… there goes my plans about finishing Kirkland today

I was overconfident that I could finish one application today, but after the plane and bus journey with my heavy luggage, I completely gave up. Total holiday mood.

 

[applicant457]

@Abbie Whitlock

During my WFW VI I experienced a major technical difficulty. I could not locate the time remaining for the first question, and was looking for it throughout the question, moving my cursor and scrolling. In the end, I found it after 1 minute in the bottom right corner where the small video window was, and it was only displayed AFTER my cursor went above it.

This was not enough time to save an already disjointed answer which I had prepared really well, because I was simply looking for how much time I had left and it wasn't visible.

I have emailed them explaining to them this situation, is there any chance (with a poorly constructed answer) that this is not a PFO and they will understand and take this into account?

 

[elle woods]

I was overconfident that I could finish one application today, but after the plane and bus journey with my heavy luggage, I completely gave up. Total holiday mood.

😭 so fair, I'm in no mood to do apps either but I've already gotten so far with this app...might as well try to finish it haha

I also spent the flight networking so I am just absolutely wrecked haha

 

[trainee4u]

Update! Invoking my EU261/2004 rights 😂😂😂

Uk261 now tho innit.

 

[MaryAra299]

Does the Baker McKenzie SJTs for the spring vacation scheme has a video interview?

 

[elle woods]

Uk261 now tho innit.

could be, but it involved an EU country so could also be EU261 depending

 

[tcla02]

anyone who submitted the weil app but didn’t get a test link?

 

[Amgrad]

Just to add to this, I've done a WE recently with the grad recruitment team live monitoring us via web cam. You can mute the mic but had to leave the camera on throughout and ask for toilet breaks etc. I've also done another WE last month and it was literally log in whenever you want and just do the task without camera on. Two very different styles. The questions are rarely ever sent beforehand.

The WE assessments are marked by actual lawyers not the grad recruitment team without your name or other aspects of your application given to them.

Wishing you all the best for the WE. My best advice for these is just clear structure and answer the question i.e. advise the client or summarise for the partner. Best way to do both, is just simple, basic English language.

Thank you! WYATB for you too

 

[RJ Ruban]

They said at the London AC last week they were completing London first 👌

Ohh I see makes sense thank you!