TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Prudentia]

Is it too late to apply to Milbank spring as they seem to be rolling this year ?

If they’re still accepting applications, it’s always worth applying. No law firm will pass over a candidate they really want because they submitted their application later.

 

[Novaa]

Just scrolled through legal cheek deadlines and I really need some good news ASAP!! 😭😭

 

[Ijustwanttobealawyer]

Is Cooley non-rolling? Online it says it’s US track is rolling but I thought their vac scheme was non-rolling?

 

[asplawyer100]

Hi everyone, hoping to get some advice on video interview rules.

I am preparing to complete a VI which has unlimited prep time. The email states that whilst the prep time is unlimited, I will be monitored throughout to ensure that I complete the prep by myself. I am curious as to exactly what I am allowed / not allowed to do during this prep time? Obviously completing it myself means no help from other people or AI, but am I allowed to research my own existing notes on the firm during this prep time? Would I be allowed to search things up during the prep time (for example on the firm's website), or would this count as "receiving help from someone other than myself"? I feel like other than the obvious no speaking to people or AI, it is quite hard to understand the rules of conduct for an unlimited prep time VI.

 

[applicant3000]

Hi everyone, hoping to get some advice on video interview rules.

I am preparing to complete a VI which has unlimited prep time. The email states that whilst the prep time is unlimited, I will be monitored throughout to ensure that I complete the prep by myself. I am curious as to exactly what I am allowed / not allowed to do during this prep time? Obviously completing it myself means no help from other people or AI, but am I allowed to research my own existing notes on the firm during this prep time? Would I be allowed to search things up during the prep time (for example on the firm's website), or would this count as "receiving help from someone other than myself"? I feel like other than the obvious no speaking to people or AI, it is quite hard to understand the rules of conduct for an unlimited prep time VI.

You are probably allowed to use your own notes/web search. They mainly film you to ensure it's not someone else coming up with your answer. Otherwise grad teams really don't have enough time to be watching you prep (unless it genuinely looks like you've been cheating).

 

[applicant3000]

Does anyone know how long prep/answer time is for Goodwin VI?