TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[nbjani]

So that NRF VI went terrible :/ Worst thing is I have no excuse - the questions weren't hard and I'd solidly prepared for them, I just somehow completely melted.

 

[Saul_specter]

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?​

perhaps but they only have around 1500 lawyers across the country

 

[tc2026]

Hi what do ppl put for minimum salary requirement questions? (Perkins Coie)? would really appreciate any guidance here!

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Anyone knows when we are supposed to hear back from Paul, Weiss?

 

[johnsmith]

When did you hear back from them with the SJT and VI invite cos I’ve still heard nothing. It’s defo a PFO atp which sucks but on to the next!​

31st December!

 

[BobThebIlly]

When did you hear back from them with the SJT and VI invite cos I’ve still heard nothing. It’s defo a PFO atp which sucks but on to the next!​

same here - applied on deadline

 

[meredithgrey]

Anyone know the deadline for Farrer & Co? Is it rolling?

today, non-rolling

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

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

If you can do the WG well and read my post, you should understand that I wasn’t even specifically referring to grad roles. I just said the firm has 10 UK offices so the figure will be reflective of their recruitment numbers across all those offices. They aren’t receiving 10,000 apps for just London it’ll be combining all the regional offices haha.

 

[M85672]

Hi guys, for a firm like Perkins where the cover letter length is not specified, would two pages be alright? Especially since they’re asking two separate questions

Yes they said at their recent webinar, 1 page or 2 pages is fine. But 2 max

 

[Lawlawland]

Did anyone hear from Simmons for the AI internship?

 

[thepfocollector]

has anyone heard from Baker McKenzie or Latham?

 

[WillKitchen]

Did anyone hear from Simmons for the AI internship?

Hoping you get an offer. I'm sure that would be perfect for you.

 

[Donna Paulsen]

If you can do the WG well and read my post, you should understand that I wasn’t even specifically referring to grad roles. I just said the firm has 10 UK offices so the figure will be reflective of their recruitment numbers across all those offices. They aren’t receiving 10,000 apps for just London it’ll be combining all the regional offices haha.

 

[johnsmith]

Busy day for VIs, completed the Goodwin one, short and snappy questioning. I would say to people, load it up, get it done, don't overthink it and don't be scared of it. These are my 'insights', so please don't message me privately!

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

My New Year’s resolution was also to be nicer but I’m alr struggling and failed 36 hours in…​

 

[Novaa]

If you can do the WG well and read my post, you should understand that I wasn’t even specifically referring to grad roles. I just said the firm has 10 UK offices so the figure will be reflective of their recruitment numbers across all those offices. They aren’t receiving 10,000 apps for just London it’ll be combining all the regional offices haha.

 

[Donna Paulsen]

My New Year’s resolution was also to be nicer but I’m alr struggling and failed 36 hours in…​

You only returned the energy, my friend

 

[SamiyaJ]

Busy day for VIs, completed the Goodwin one, short and snappy questioning. I would say to people, load it up, get it done, don't overthink it and don't be scared of it. These are my 'insights', so please don't message me privately!

I actually agree with this approach! I did 3 VIs including Goodwin over the past 3 days and I do think I felt more confident and relaxed after each one as I usually spend forever overthinking, and then feel terrified doing them. I prep for the why this firm/why you/news story and have competency examples lined up in my mind.

With that being said, I hope just ONE of them lands and if not then deffo ignore my message above lmao

 

[maylawwww]

withers test