TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[TortillaTC]

It took me 2 weeks to get the VI after the stage 1 assessment so i wouldn’t assume pfo if you’ve done it within the past week such a short time is not a telltale sign

I see thanks! Was just worried cause people that took it recently seem to have received the VI within the next day

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

TW: Serious Question

How would you approach answering “Why You?” for a video interview which is a minute long?

Would you go for a 3-point approach, or one extended point which you can link back to the firm?

TW VI? I thought it's WE and then AC

 

[c.t.tc]

TW VI? I thought it's WE and then AC

I think they meant trigger warning!

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

Have not heard back from:
- DLA Piper (post WG)
- Davis Polk
- Sidley Austin
- Dechert
- Gibson Dunn (post SJT)
- Paul Weiss
- Milbank (post stage 1)
- Links (post WG)
- Kirkland
- Jones Day
- MoFo
Who do I expect a PFO from? I'm thinking DLA/Milbank/Kirkland

Edit: All for Summer.

 

[radssss]

TW VI? I thought it's WE and then AC

I think TW here means trigger warning😭😭😭 I refuse to believe tw has sent out vis😭😭😭

 

[Novaa]

TW VI? I thought it's WE and then AC

I think they meant trigger warning!

Sorry Laurel, completely skipped my mind TW also stands for Taylor Wessing 😭❤️

 

[Novaa]

I think TW here meaning trigger warning😭😭😭 I refuse to believe tw has sent out vis😭😭😭

SORRY GUYS 😭😭😭😭🤣 I haven’t applied to TW so deffo no VI here

 

[TCGrad1642]

Starting to tweak as I haven't received stage 1 tests or PFO's from the following:
- Cooley
- Dechert
- Akin
Anyone have any insight as to whether these are PFO's in abstentia 😪

I haven’t Had stage 1 from Cooley or Akin. Not sure when to expect anything but Cooley did send a holding email just the other day so fingers crossed!!!!

 

[SemperParatus]

I took one for the team.

Thank you, much appreciated

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

I think they meant trigger warning!

Oh Pardon me, I'm just resurrected after bathing in the Lazarus pit, my lil sister's GF saved me thought Ra'as A Ghul Disagree cos I am becoming crazy yet PFO hasn't come for me!

 

[Afraz Akhtar]

TW: Serious Question

How would you approach answering “Why You?” for a video interview which is a minute long?

Would you go for a 3-point approach, or one extended point which you can link back to the firm?

@Novaa if it’s a minute-long, you wouldn’t have time to introduce 3 points, qualify them with different experiences, and round off for why you’d be a great solicitor. Instead, I’d group 2 key skills/strengths, explain one experience where I showcased/developed both of these and end off with how that’ll make you excel as a solicitor.

Time yourself and practice this, so that you can figure out where you need to shorten what you’re saying during your explanation.

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

LMAOOO I'd be right behind you hahaha

I'm currently at my 7th PFO haha 😂 But on the bright side, we would be so ready for the 2026-27 cycle when it rolls around...am I right?

My old me was dead after receiving 11th PFO, now I am waiting for other PFOs then dead again just like the plot story. Then if an AC come I'll get back from the other universe

 

[Afuturetrainee]

So y’all won’t tell us whether the Latham AC’s are for spring or summer??? Like we are gatekeeping now??🫩😒🥺🥺

 

[zonnonomo]

bates well & mayer brown pfo 💔 happy monday

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

For Bakers, when can I expect them to get in touch with my referee?

+ what would my referee need to speak about? (having a meeting w them regarding this)
@Andrei Radu @Afraz Akhtar

 

[lelezb1]

end of this week

I did mine (fieldfisher TI) last week (monday) and they said I’ll hear back after 5 days. Is it a pfo if I don’t hear back today?

 

[Novaa]

Place your bets below by reacting with 👍 or 👎 if you think at least one more firm will reply to us before EOD.

LOL THESE RESULTS? THE APPLICANTS ARE NOT PLEASED/HOPEFUL

 

[Novaa]

@Novaa if it’s a minute-long, you wouldn’t have time to introduce 3 points, qualify them with different experiences, and round off for why you’d be a great solicitor. Instead, I’d group 2 key skills/strengths, explain one experience where I showcased/developed both of these and end off with how that’ll make you excel as a solicitor.

Time yourself and practice this, so that you can figure out where you need to shorten what you’re saying during your explanation.

Amazingg!! Thank you so much for this

 

[James Wakefield]

Mayer Brown AC! 🎉