TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Donna Paulsen]

Guys, FYI the account @rulebritannia reacting to this message with a like emoji is a scammer - just had a very disappointing convo with them in private where they clearly lied and then reported me after I called them on their BS😂

The lesson is DON’T take everything at face value on this forum. Yes most people posting are real and engaging in application convos to actually get ahead in the game and help others, but there are at least a few fakes. Be aware

Whatttt? Lied about what? What are they trying to get out of this forum lol #weird

 

[I’m a celebrity get me out of here - VS/TC edn]

@rulebritannia You seem to like every post of someone asking if they have heard back from a firm. Have you heard back from every firm this cycle or is this rage bait?

 

[I’m a celebrity get me out of here - VS/TC edn]

Guys, FYI the account @rulebritannia reacting to this message with a like emoji is a scammer - just had a very disappointing convo with them in private where they clearly lied and then reported me after I called them on their BS😂

The lesson is DON’T take everything at face value on this forum. Yes most people posting are real and engaging in application convos to actually get ahead in the game and help others, but there are at least a few fakes. Be aware

snap!! I have seen their reactions and posts for a while esp the baker mckenzie one with zero context.

 

[kukubird]

This is quite specific, but has anyone applied to Akin on 22/12 or later and heard back?

I applied on the 22/12 and I heard back for TI

 

[rulebritannia]

Guys, FYI the account @rulebritannia reacting to this message with a like emoji is a scammer - just had a very disappointing convo with them in private where they clearly lied and then reported me after I called them on their BS😂

The lesson is DON’T take everything at face value on this forum. Yes most people posting are real and engaging in application convos to actually get ahead in the game and help others, but there are at least a few fakes. Be aware

I am not sure what you have gained out of this - i am not a scammer - i just didn't want to share my test scores with you?

 

[TortillaTC]

Whatttt? Lied about what? What are they trying to get out of this forum lol #weird

I know, it’s beyond me why people would do this, probably out of boredom.

(After I asked them very politely and said it’d be no issue if they refused) They said they won’t share their test scores because they signed a confidentiality agreement but the firm said in the AC invite email they were top 0.5%😂 Having interacted with their grad rec very closely for the past years, I know for a fact that RS would never share this info. Tbh no firms would share this and especially not pre AC/interview, but I can confidently say this is clearly a lie about RS.

 

[abc124]

I applied on the 22/12 and I heard back for TI

Oh wow congrats! When did you get the online assessment?

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

ok lowkkkk who wanna look at my rejected VS responses to give me some feedback before i kms

 

[Sharkfin]

I know, it’s beyond me why people would do this, probably out of boredom.

(After I asked them very politely and said it’d be no issue if they refused) They said they won’t share their test scores because they signed a confidentiality agreement but the firm said in the AC invite email they were top 0.5%😂 Having interacted with their grad rec very closely for the past years, I know for a fact that RS would never share this info. Tbh no firms would share this and especially not pre AC/interview, but I can confidently say this is clearly a lie about RS.

A confidentiality agreement for an Amberjack is crazy 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 Guess the whole forum is getting sued

 

[BeanaGoalGetter]

ok lowkkkk who wanna look at my rejected VS responses to give me some feedback before i kms

I'm always down to give feedback

 

[Novaa]

Whatttt? Lied about what? What are they trying to get out of this forum lol #weird

Donna… THERE ARE CHARACTERS ON HERE OMG!!

Like I thought I was going crazy for peeping what I was peeping, because what is the reason??

 

[hanahana]

Cooley interview invite. I did the Watson Glaser test late last night.

 

[futuretrainee101ac]

I can’t tell if it’s my references ? Tbh I forgot if we even needed them it’s been so long but that’s been playing on my mind 💔

Same trying to stay positive as a PFO hasn’t come in but I’ve also seen some people on here for spring have been invited to interviews !!

 

[lawstudent2]

Has anyone heard from Mischon summer post that weird chat test or Mayer brown summer post SJT
I've seen some stuff go out but wasn't sure if they were all spring or not

@rulebritannia you liked this post, which of the firms it was that you heard back from can I ask?

 

[abc124]

I know, it’s beyond me why people would do this, probably out of boredom.

(After I asked them very politely and said it’d be no issue if they refused) They said they won’t share their test scores because they signed a confidentiality agreement but the firm said in the AC invite email they were top 0.5%😂 Having interacted with their grad rec very closely for the past years, I know for a fact that RS would never share this info. Tbh no firms would share this and especially not pre AC/interview, but I can confidently say this is clearly a lie about RS.

When I asked if anyone had heard from Willkie post app in Jan a week or so ago they were also the only person who pmed me saying they had just received a vi invite...I'm starting to think it was a lie as well lol

 

[TortillaTC]

A confidentiality agreement for an Amberjack is crazy 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 Guess the whole forum is getting sued

Importantly, there’s a lesson here: until you get that PFO in your own mail box, don’t assume anything and don’t get upset if others heard back already - it’s good to prepare yourself for both good and bad news, and for research purposes on firms’ timelines, but not worth to get excited over these online announcements from other candidates

 

[rulebritannia]

@rulebritannia you liked this post, which of the firms it was that you heard back from can I ask?

I will DM after being attacked by the Dorito

 

[safari3]

snap!! I have seen their reactions and posts for a while esp the baker mckenzie one with zero context.

I’ve noticed this particular user doing this too so you’re not the only one! Very weird behaviour…

 

[TortillaTC]

I’ve noticed this particular user doing this too so you’re not the only one! Very weird behaviour…

Let’s report them collectively and hopefully the admins will remove them!

 

[Jaysen]

Let’s report them collectively and hopefully the admins will remove them!

I'm a bit confused by your reaction here, to be honest. There isn't any information to suggest this user is a scammer, other than not wanting to share their test scores.

Without more information, I don't think it's reasonable to come into the forum and call the user out for this.