TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Bbhu19]

they weren't amazing - 6676 so I'm quite surprised

Tbh those are solid scores and You probably had a really good VI aswell

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

they weren't amazing - 6676 so I'm quite surprised

I think that's the benchmark. I applied early in October and got 24, not hearing back. Did you remember how long did you answer each VI question? I remember I was answering each question around 90 seconds, maybe they expect more from me, like giving more examples instead of one though I use STAR

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

My inbox is yet again dry, doing more apps just to get that confirmation email

Gonna look at some of the apps in allhires to get the 2 step verification email....

Kidding aside, I got so excited to get an email from candid....

"You have 48hours until the deadline for x firm"

 

[Bbhu19]

I think that's the benchmark. I applied early in October and got 24, not hearing back. Did you remember how long did you answer each VI question? I remember I was answering each question around 90 seconds, maybe they expect more from me, like giving more examples instead of one though I use STAR

Tbh we can’t tell unless someone else with the AC says something

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

For spring did Taylor Wessing send WE in batches or one go?

I haven't gotten it yet, I am afraid we are on the upcoming PFO list. So sad as it's one of my Top 3 firms.

For spring they sent it one go on 2/12, and sent PFO on 8/12 after you pass WG. I submitted my WG on 19/12.

I think my Cover Letter made my app is downgrading hollistically. I messed up to talk about events I attended to the one German office focus mainly, which is sad as they will break up with EU offices and China (except Benelux).

 

[M_m]

Hi @Afraz Akhtar, do you have any tips on how I can tailor my “why you” answer to specific law firms? For example, if I wanted to highlight my teamwork or collaboration skills, how can I tie this back to the firm?

 

[nbjani]

Denton’s AC a few days before FLK2

 

[lydia25]

I think that's the benchmark. I applied early in October and got 24, not hearing back. Did you remember how long did you answer each VI question? I remember I was answering each question around 90 seconds, maybe they expect more from me, like giving more examples instead of one though I use STAR

I got an ac with 24 so it was def not the cut-off

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

Gonna look at some of the apps in allhires to get the 2 step verification email....

Kidding aside, I got so excited to get an email from candid....

"You have 48hours until the deadline for x firm"

So real unfortunately

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

I got an ac with 24 so it was def not the cut-off

You got supported by your VI maybe, good luck though!

 

[Bbhu19]

I got an ac with 24 so it was def not the cut-off

Do u mind me asking when u applied and did the test

 

[lydia25]

Do u mind me asking when u applied and did the test

14/22 December!

 

[kukubird]

Have Weil ACs started coming out?

 

[Bbhu19]

14/22 December

This application season has taught me that applying earlier really is a scam

 

[floral.tcla]

Weil AC!! applied/sat test in early dec.

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Does weil send AC's in batches?

 

[Bbhu19]

so sad I wont be able to see you amazing people at the ACs next week!!! but best of luck guys!!

Are you going to decline it?

 

[kukubird]

so sad I wont be able to see you amazing people at the ACs next week!!! but best of luck guys!!

Are they not letting you reschedule?

 

[ZB]

DLA Piper AC!!!
(not london)

Congratulations! What office is this for?

 

[BealMcAlly]

Has anyone at all heard from the below firms?

Post-app:
Bristows
Cooley (aside from holding email)
Baker McKenzie

Post SJT/WG and or VI: (spring or summer whatever is applicable)
Mishcon
Simmons²
Reed Smith
Linklaters(spring vs specifically)