TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[futuretraineeihope]

Does anyone know when we hear back from ES? I’m sure at the end of the VI it said before the new year, but not sure if I’m imagining that 🤣

It definitely said that, you're not imagining it! But I'm not sure if they will stick to it.

 

[whyisthissohard]

Guys what do we think the NRF artic shores benchmark is 🥲. They could be sending the VI out in batches but istg this application process has made me crazily paranoid.

 

[applicant457]

Anyone knows what are the VI questions?

 

[legallybrunnette]

Has anyone heard from Dechert post WE?

Could you share what was expected or how you prepared please? It is my first WE and I have no idea what to expect.

 

[Ferran_]

If applied end of November for slaughters vs and haven’t heard back, shld I assume pfo?

 

[llblawstudent]

If applied end of November for slaughters vs and haven’t heard back, shld I assume pfo?

Did you get the holding email last week?

 

[Ferran_]

Did you get the holding email last week?

yeah i did, on xmas eve
i remember opening it up in the car and seeing the word 'apologise' and my heart skipped a beat lmao

 

[AMullin]

I know it’s a bit of a long shot but does anyone know if NRF will have reviewed applications yet or just sent VI invites based on the Arctic Shores scores?

 

[abc124]

I'm confused, Addleshaw Goddard say they 'welcome applications from candidates from all locations' but then they say 'this Placement Scheme/Training Contract role may not meet the Home Office requirements for a Skilled Worker visa'. How can they not know if it meets the requirements 😭 Idk what do to as someone who'd need a visa for the tc

 

[cf26]

I'm confused, Addleshaw Goddard say they 'welcome applications from candidates from all locations' but then they say 'this Placement Scheme/Training Contract role may not meet the Home Office requirements for a Skilled Worker visa'. How can they not know if it meets the requirements 😭 Idk what do to as someone who'd need a visa for the tc

I think this is regarding their regional offices which don't meet the salary threshold for the skilled worker visa. However, I think their London office meets the requirements so I would apply there. But I think it's best to email them to confirm this!

 

[elle woods]

Smh my inbox is quiet asf. I’ve had no updates from firms at all lmfao. I’m just sat here like:

I second this haha, as someone who *cough cough* likes fast-paced environments...this is the worst torture to put me through 😂😭(half joking)

 

[iwatchsuits]

Does anyone know when we hear back from ES? I’m sure at the end of the VI it said before the new year, but not sure if I’m imagining that 🤣

Could be tomorrow...... EEK

 

[futuretraineeihope]

Does anyone have an DLA TI insights?

 

[jamsparkle]

From Clifford Chance's application receipt email (applied for SPARK):


"Whilst you wait to hear from us, we have a number of open access resources which we encourage you to complete:

• Our Global Virtual Internships. Applicants are 9.1x more likely to progress to interview and 15.6x more likely to secure a Training Contract having completed at least one Global Virtual Internship."

doesn't that seem insanely high? why might this be the case?