TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[TCLAuser2002]

Is it worth applying to Baker today since they’re rolling?

Not rolling, apply!

 

[EfficientBag123]

Is it worth applying to Baker today since they’re rolling?

If you can, yes. But, the application is long. So if you can submit a high quality application, then absolutely go for it.

 

[Novaa]

Is it worth applying to Baker today since they’re rolling?

I hope so because I just clicked submit LOL, might as well. What’s the worse that will come out of it

 

[Novaa]

Not rolling, apply!

AYEEE PERFECT!!

 

[James Wakefield]

Just a general comment- law firms who put their deadlines at 5/5:30pm on a Friday really don't want people already with full-time jobs applying do they...

Grad rec are unlikely to work weekends- just have the deadlines 23:59 on Sunday pls!

 

[qw]

debevoise.grad.allhires.com

Link to Debevoise's application page for those asking for a link!

 

[EfficientBag123]

Has anyone received a Baker McKenzie AC for the spring vacation scheme?

 

[Lexie Ni]

I received Reed Smith assessment and VI invite yesterday. I applied on the 25th Oct.

Hi, congrats on getting to the VI stage. Was wondering if you managed to get hold of the questions? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

 

[Lexie Ni]

Reed Smith amberjack and VI invite finally.

Hi, congrats on getting to the VI stage. Was wondering if you managed to get hold of the questions? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

 

[Lexie Ni]

Has anyone heard back from Reed Smith since test + VI?

Hi, congrats on getting to the VI stage. Was wondering if you managed to get hold of the questions? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

 

[Bread]

@Afraz Akhtar @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu I have a question about tone in applications. I have always thought that a measured and more polished tone would be better because I don't want to sound like I'm entitled or aggressive/annoying, but now I'm questioning whether a more forceful/assertive tone is preferable in applications. Would love your thoughts.

 

[anon78365222111]

Has anyone received a Baker McKenzie AC for the spring vacation scheme?

Don’t think they’d send them today it’s the 1st I’d assume they’d come tomorrow or Monday latest most likely tomorrow

 

[TortillaTC]

Any new AC invites for Reed Smith? i did the SJT+VI on 8th December so it's almost been a month.. should I be expecting a PFO? Reed Smith">@Abbie Reed Smith any insights?

 

[EfficientBag123]

Don’t think they’d send them today it’s the 1st I’d assume they’d come tomorrow or Monday latest most likely tomorrow

I’m so anxious it could go either way.

 

[anon78365222111]

I’m so anxious it could go either way.

I get you but I promise it’s not worth it that anxiety will eat you up. Even if you get the AC (hopefully you do) that anxiety will carry on and may potentially ruin your performance or hinder you from performing your best. Just try to hold it back or manage as best as you can and hope for the best !

 

[EfficientBag123]

I get you but I promise it’s not worth it that anxiety will eat you up. Even if you get the AC (hopefully you do) that anxiety will carry on and may potentially ruin your performance or hinder you from performing your best. Just try to hold it back or manage as best as you can and hope for the best !

Never really thought about it like that. First vac scheme cycle and that😂. Thank you though.

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Guys do you think that for the Debevoise question below it is necessary to mention a deal that they have worked on?: Please tell us about a recent commercial deal that has captured your interest. If you could represent a side, which would it be and why? (Max 300 words)

Not necessary

 

[Wagamamas]

Hi, congrats on getting to the VI stage. Was wondering if you managed to get hold of the questions? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Hi, congrats on getting to the VI stage. Was wondering if you managed to get hold of the questions? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Hi, congrats on getting to the VI stage. Was wondering if you managed to get hold of the questions? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Why can you not do the assessment? It’s unlimited prep. You could save energy asking and just do it then you’ll get ahold of the questions tbh.

 

[Harvey Specter]

Why can you not do the assessment? It’s unlimited prep. You could save energy asking and just do it then you’ll get ahold of the questions tbh.

 

[Wagamamas]

New Year’s resolution was to be nicer but I’m struggling 16 hours in.