TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

When I say I waffled…. 😭😭 it wasn’t even a hard qs too sigh

I genuinely just blanked and wrote the worst BS ever. It was so bad

 

[Mikeross750]

Was I supposed to receive a confirmation email after I submitted my stage 2 test for Milbank? Only received a confirmation after stage 1.

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Was I supposed to receive a confirmation email after I submitted my stage 2 test for Milbank? Only received a confirmation after stage 1.

I didn't recieve confirmation email, but when I click to access the test after it says I've already completed the test - so I assume it means no technical issues.

 

[Mikeross750]

I didn't recieve confirmation email, but when I click to access the test after it says I've already completed the test - so I assume it means no technical issues.

Thanks, same with me. Just wanted to confirm. 🤝

 

[TCLAuser2002]

Can't remember if there is a Video interview element for Linklaters or is it directly an AC invite after the WG

 

[hawkins19]

linklaters AC! somehow! Any advice would be so so appreciated — already 0/2 on ACs this cycle :/

Hi, congratulations!! is this for spring or summer?

 

[elle woods]

Can't remember if there is a Video interview element for Linklaters or is it directly an AC invite after the WG

AC

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

Another day with no Reed Smith response is killing me

 

[Ronaldo04]

Any chance Goodwin or Kirkland send any more VIs?

 

[Jessica Pearson]

Another day with no Reed Smith response is killing me

 

[lividowl03]

has ANYONE heard from Dentons Milton Keynes or CMS Sheffield im going insane

A friend of mine said the CMS Sheffield ACs are on the 4th and 5th Feb. He got this fast tracked from the insight programme last year though so no clue about current application timelines.

 

[lawrlah]

Milbank AC wtf lol

Hey do you have any insight / help ?

 

[Lawlawland]

Is Withers Assessment automatic?

I submitted Sunday night and got next stage progress mail today 😭
(And haven't heard from Simmons in 3 months)

 

[Hopeful applicant]

Does anyone know why Greenberg does not publish their NQ salaries? Also, does anyone have an intuition as to their ballpark? Thanks!

 

[EfficientBag123]

Is Withers Assessment automatic?

I submitted Sunday night and got next stage progress mail today 😭
(And haven't heard from Simmons in 3 months)

Simmons isn’t real. There’s no such thing as a Simmons vac scheme.

 

[jamieclarke]

Another day with no Reed Smith response is killing me

I am waiting post completing VI 17 Dec. Obviously Christmas tho so not complaining

 

[abc124]

Is Withers Assessment automatic?

I submitted Sunday night and got next stage progress mail today 😭
(And haven't heard from Simmons in 3 months)

I just did my research on their application process and on their website it says that it's not automatic so congrats! Also waiting 3 months is CRAZY i feel for you :')

 

[radssss]

Is Withers Assessment automatic?

I submitted Sunday night and got next stage progress mail today 😭
(And haven't heard from Simmons in 3 months)

I believe it is! Atleast last year it was, they only checked eligibility and sent the test.

 

[abc124]

I believe it is! Atleast last year it was, they only check eligibility and send the test.

Oh omg really? Sorry for the confusion their website said your app will be reviewed and 'successful candidates' will be sent the test so I assumed it's not 😭

 

[TCGrad1642]

Anyone have an idea about Mayer Brown's timelines for getting back/ACs?

No idea sadly