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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Abbie Whitlock

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Hey all, I came across this thread: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....s-for-international-trainees.6617/post-164157

Is it true that Hogan Lovells & White & Case sponsor VISA last year or cycle?

I also figured it out in another thread that they previously, in 2023 and earlier never sponsored visa for Vac Scheme.

My application is ready to submit and felt like it's very strong, but I doubt they will sponsor this cycle as I don't get any info or contact them yet.

I want to apply VS instead of TC as in the last cycle I applied only one TC and no VS.

It went all the way to AC, but I just felt quite disconnected as I was the only one to attend virtually among my peers.
Hello!

Whilst I can’t confirm whether they will sponsor visas for vacation schemes this cycle, it is always worth emailing the graduate recruitment team to double-check, especially if you have a strong application ready to submit. There’s still a while until the application deadline, so there should be plenty of time for them to reply and I’m sure they’d be more than happy to confirm for you :)

I’m sorry to hear that your last AC felt isolating - being the only one attending virtually must’ve been tough, but it’s super impressive that you made it that far!

Whatever you decide, wishing you the best of luck. You’ve got this!
 

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