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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

It's crazy to think that Perkins Coie had their application window only for about 10 days for 2 positions to fill, and I already know about 100+ people have applied for the same. Crazy.

Given they don't sponsor visa yet, IDK what my chances are with them, but man this the most favourite application I've drafted.
 
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Has anyone received an Akin AC invite yet? I’ve seen a few people mention that they have. I completed my TI on 30 December, so I’m assuming it’s not a PFO and that they may just need more time given the holiday period.
I’ve only seen one person mention it but I don’t think they’re even giving AC’s yet I did mine 3rd December and I know some that did theirs at the start of December no one has got a reply yet lol
 
Any insight into Milbank's stage 1? Nothing specific needed, just a broad idea of what to be prepared for!
If you have researched the firm, you’re all good! There’s 18 situational questions (iirc) and 2 written questions, 250 words each, 20 mins each. I think you get 1 min and 30 seconds to choose an answer for each situational question.
 
Hello!

Unfortunately, I don't have any specific insights into when people can expect to hear back after completing the online assessment. If it is any consolation, I waited a month between completing my online assessment and receiving an AC invite, so I wouldn't make any assumptions yet! It may just be that it is taking slightly longer due to the holiday period :)
Thank you!!
 
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Weightmans Grad Rec posted on Linkedin that they received 10,237 applications in 2025 (and made 340 offers) 😯
I mean love that for them but… 😀

Sad Kamala Harris GIF
 
where was this posted? surely not 10k applicants, really? Magic Circle firms dont even reach that figure for number of applicants
 
That's probably the whole recruitment stats for FY 2025, I am not surprised 🥱😝 not just TC/VS applicants and offers
 
The post seems to refer to applications and offers made for senior positions (not early careers)
The person who posted it isn't under Weightman's early careers team and she posts extensively about openings for PQ roles
 
Tbf Weightmans do have 10 offices in the UK so it’s probs combined them all together. Maybe it’s 500-1000 per regional office and the rest London?​
If you can do WG (conclusion follow vs doesn't follow) well and saw the post he shared, you should understand that it wasn't meant for graduate jobs like TC/VS, it combined business roles or even senior roles haha
 

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