TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[applicant457]

Guys i did hfw ac on Wednesday abd havent received a response yet. Is this a bad sign?

 

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

it's the week of the 26th. I think they have more the next week after that too. but its like 2 slots per day from mon - thurs so it seems like they're gonna be taking a lot of ppl to AC

Right. Thank you! How long is the AC did it say

 

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

Guys i did hfw ac on Wednesday abd havent received a response yet. Is this a bad sign?

It’s been 2 full working days…

 

[TheSlapDotCom]

‘Too young to hold on… and too old to break free and run’ sums up my law journey so far😍

literally 😭im tiredddd

 

[WillKitchen]

No more rejections or offers, so far. But I'm looking forward to returning to the Cooley London office this week for a client function!

 

[Harvey Specter]

Willkie written exercise invite!! I thought I’d flopped the VI but I guess not haha wtf?!

For those wondering, I applied mid Nov, I received the VI mid Dec and sat it around Xmas/NY.​

 

[rrr]

pleaseee could people share if they have heard back from Baker McKenzie post VS application? I've only seen one person say they have and I'm not sure if it's for summer or spring

 

[sooae]

Willkie written exercise invite!! I thought I’d flopped the VI but I guess not haha wtf?!

For those wondering, I applied mid Nov, I received the VI mid Dec and sat it around Xmas/NY.​

Teach us your ways master

 

[Donuttime]

Teach us your ways master

honestly, please Harvey Specter do you have any tips for VIs in general? also do you look at the camera or yourself haha

 

[Harvey Specter]

I'm sure we can do something on this. Leave this with me!

Me at the TCLA Awards 2026 hoping I’ll leave this cycle with at least one nomination or award:

 

[TheGeek12]

Me at the TCLA Awards 2026 hoping I’ll leave this cycle with at least one nomination or award:

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Me at the TCLA Awards 2026 hoping I’ll leave this cycle with at least one nomination or award:

We all know who to vote for best gifs...

 

[trainee4u]

Ooh a patronising generic PFO from Kennedys, lovely.

We have undertaken a rigorous selection process, carefully reviewing your responses against set criteria for each question. Whilst you did well, the standard was extremely high and it is with regret we are unable to take your application any further.

I did well? Really? Or is that just what you tell everyone!?

 

[2ndCycle74]

How is everyone prepping for Skadden interview? Any tips/advice? Slightly freaking out...!

 

[Novaa]

Teach us your ways master

@Harvey Specter time for an e-book me thinks

Use code “Novaa“ for 25% off - Student discount can’t be stacked on top

 

[marisachr]

any advice on how to prepare for a proof-reading exercise for an AC?

 

[zonnonomo]

any advice on how to prepare for a proof-reading exercise for an AC?

read careful ! 👌

 

[elle woods]

any advice on how to prepare for a proof-reading exercise for an AC?

brush up on common spelling errors, punctuation errors, and grammatical errors.

keep an eye on the numbers and dates, as well as the names of the parties involved.

read aloud (scan for grammatical errors in your mind) and scan for spelling and punctuation errors with your eyes simultaneously.

use common sense and read carefully like zonnonomo said haha

 

[Rads]

Guys why do I do this to myself 😭 This is going to be fun

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Is this Dentons?

 

[rohing99]

Ooh a patronising generic PFO from Kennedys, lovely.

We have undertaken a rigorous selection process, carefully reviewing your responses against set criteria for each question. Whilst you did well, the standard was extremely high and it is with regret we are unable to take your application any further.

I did well? Really? Or is that just what you tell everyone!?

Sorry to hear. Was this for DTC route following VI? Uh oh.. didn’t know they’re sending PFOs..