TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[_hashirm1]

same situation think bc it’s rolling we’re fucked

I thought it was a rolling basis only for Stages 1 & 2 Assessments. Then after the deadline they sort and send out AC invites? I'm not sure tho.

 

[yk1906]

it's the summer one for me, so unfortunately won't know if I will be offered a TC this year until after the summer (hence why I'm still fervently applying)

Aaaaah sorry, at least you have plenty of time to prep really well

 

[BobThebIlly]

I hope to get 1 TC this year... so far I've been rejected from 4/8 firms I've currently applied to. Sigh

looking to apply to another 6-8 more firms

 

[llblawstudent]

I thought it was a rolling basis only for Stages 1 & 2 Assessments. Then after the deadline they sort and send out AC invites? I'm not sure tho.

Can’t be because there were people getting ACs way before the deadline

 

[ali-k]

it's the summer one for me, so unfortunately won't know if I will be offered a TC this year until after the summer (hence why I'm still fervently applying)

are you a third year student if you dont mind me asking?

 

[elle woods]

are you a third year student if you dont mind me asking?

penultimate!

 

[_hashirm1]

i did it in november. they are holding another round of ACs in jan so dont lose hope

I hope I get an invite. Do you have any advice for their AC - was it more challenging than you expected?

 

[ali-k]

I hope I get an invite. Do you have any advice for their AC - was it more challenging than you expected?

best tip would be to calm nerves down as much as possible. talk to people as you normally would, it helped me relax and I found i was able to connect with everyone at the firm a lot better this way. your assessors are just people, dont be afraid to ask them questions to show curiosity and get to know them a bit, you never know, you might have a mutual interest which you can then talk about (dont force this though or u might seem unprofessional)

 

[_hashirm1]

Can’t be because there were people getting ACs way before the deadline

Really? I spoke to one of the EC team and she said they haven't sorted ACs out yet - this was around a month ago. They probs did a couple already. I hope we hear the good news soon.

 

[llblawstudent]

me

When did you apply?

 

[ali-k]

When did you apply?

mid september

 

[_hashirm1]

best tip would be to calm nerves down as much as possible. talk to people as you normally would, it helped me relax and I found i was able to connect with everyone at the firm a lot better this way. your assessors are just people, dont be afraid to ask them questions to show curiosity and get to know them a bit, you never know, you might have a mutual interest which you can then talk about (dont force this though or u might seem unprofessional)

How was the commercial case study interview? Do they expect you to have a strong understanding of commercial awareness/thinking, or do they just want to see how you think and process information?

 

[ali-k]

How was the commercial case study interview? Do they expect you to have a strong understanding of commercial awareness/thinking, or do they just want to see how you think and process information?

they look for both really. try to be flexible and willing to change your mind when you are objectively wrong, but also dont be too intimidated to hold firm on ideas which you know are right. in terms of commercial awareness, be aware of how businesses operate and what clients want out of negotiations or disputes

 

[yk1906]

Weil SJT+VI invite 😍

I know it’s semi-automatic, but it’s still nice to receive

 

[elle woods]

Weil SJT+VI invite 😍

yay well done!! oh wait damn me too WAIT IM NOT READY YET ahahaha i applied yesterday for a reason man 🤣 not complaining tho

 

[yk1906]

yay well done!! oh wait damn me too WAIT IM NOT READY YET ahahaha i applied yesterday for a reason man 🤣 not complaining tho

I’m so happy to do tests because at least I have my mind focused on something apart from possible rejections 😂😂😂

 

[jojo23]

ikr man... I sometimes wonder what it is that I'm lacking aaaa 😭

A trust fund, yacht and patek Phillipe.

(Same)

 

[elle woods]

I’m so happy to do tests because at least I have my mind focused on something apart from possible rejections 😂😂😂

So so true, it keeps you occupied 🤞😔

 

[elle woods]

A trust fund, yacht and patek Phillipe.

(Same)

Ong wait jojosiwa23 it’s been so long 🥰 I missed you

 

[fbtrainee]

HSF PFO. Passed benchmark on 3 Dec.

Sorry to hear! When did you submit your application?