TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[tc2026]

does anyone know when linklaters typically get back to people for spring? and when their AC's are?

 

[EfficientBag123]

does anyone know when linklaters typically get back to people for spring? and when their AC's are?

They said in the new year in the holding email. So probably from Monday.

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

yes but I applied very early (9am) and heard on the 31st so you may still have hope for next week!

Thank you! Hopefully fingers crossed- I did leave it pretty last minute to submit

 

[tc2026]

They said in the new year in the holding email. So probably from Monday.

great thank you! Do you happen to know when their AC's will be?

 

[johnsmith]

Ahh could I ask when you heard back?

31st!

 

[LRR23]

Does anyone have a HFW AC coming up?

 

[AtticusFinch]

Hey everyone! Does anyone have insights on Goodwin VI and Akin TI? Can provide insights for NRF VI, Latham VI, FF VI, Mayer Brown VI, HSF AC, NRF AC, Links AC (2 years ago)

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

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.

take heart but also don’t cancel yourself out yet you never knowww

 

[AGB2060]

anyone heard from Skadden post WE?

Didn't they say they'll get back to us the week of Jan 12?

 

[Noelle]

Hey everyone! Does anyone have insights on Goodwin VI and Akin TI? Can provide insights for NRF VI, Latham VI, FF VI, Mayer Brown VI, HSF AC, NRF AC, Links AC (2 years ago)

Could I ask what format NRF VI took (prep time, answer time, motivational, situational, commercial questions)? Thanks!

 

[Sr. Maybe]

Is there a general timeframe for when it would be "too late" to apply for rolling deadlines? Especially for firms like White & Case and Gibson Dunn that are in the next few weeks - thanks in advance!

 

[zara elles]

I applied to a firm 4 years ago when my application was absolutely rubbish. I'm planning to reapply this year - is there any way they would be able to see my previous application or would it have been deleted by now due to GDPR?
Their website says they keep this on file for 12 months unless I have allowed them to keep my data for future jobs (I dont THINK I agreed to this as I havent got any emails from them since).

 

[EfficientBag123]

great thank you! Do you happen to know when their AC's will be?

Nah they said they do it rolling so they’re doing them all thru Jan and feb

 

[cooked2000]

Hey need advice. I am struggling a bit with commercial awareness right now. I usually rely on Watson's Daily but he (Peter Watson) is on holiday. I am struggling to find a methodical way of going through the FT to find the relevant information in a time efficient manner. Does anyone have any tips ?

 

[EfficientBag123]

Hey need advice. I am struggling a bit with commercial awareness right now. I usually rely on Watson's Daily but he (Peter Watson) is on holiday. I am struggling to find a methodical way of going through the FT to find the relevant information in a time efficient manner. Does anyone have any tips ?

Go to the comment section of FT. But commercial awareness doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time to build up. Just stick with it.

 

[radssss]

Does anyone know if mills reeve online assessment has a vi element?

Their application form was a bit weird with no work experience section so I’m confused.

 

[Prudentia]

I'm assuming that Milbank don't read the application questions until after the stage 2 test is complete?

 

[michelle ma]

Any insights on Goodwin's VI? I can exchange with the Milbank's ot

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

can you apply to both TC and VS for Farrer & Co? I made a mistake on the VS app after finishing it off all day today :/

Hey!

Yes, you can! I remember speaking to a trainee on my vacation scheme that was rejected from the VS application but ended up re-applying for the DTC route and ended up securing an offer at the firm in the same cycle

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Is there a general timeframe for when it would be "too late" to apply for rolling deadlines? Especially for firms like White & Case and Gibson Dunn that are in the next few weeks - thanks in advance!

Hi!

I wouldn't say there is generally a timeframe where it would be too late - most rolling firms will still review any applications submitted before the deadline! @Andrei Radu has actually posted a really useful post on this where he discusses whether it is worth submitting later in the window for a rolling deadline, which might be reassuring to read

Ultimately, whilst it will differ between firms, if you can submit a strong and tailored application to the firm, you still have a good chance of being progressed!

 

[Shiv Lawy]

Asking for a friend who got a Capsticks PFO without an invite to the online test the emailed implied was automatic.
He applied on deadline day is it possible he got rejected because it was rolling and already filled?

Did anyone get an auto invite to the online test or PFO before the invite? Any advice appreciated because I believe his application was strong and he met the minimum grade requirements.