TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[SoonToBeTrainee]

Hey guys, I noticed that Taylor Wessing's vacation scheme applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. However, the virtual taster weeks and open days are not till mid to late October. Do you think it's fine to wait to do an application until after then, or should i try sending one out earlier? Thanks!

Definitely attend those events

‘Screened on a rolling basis, but all decisions after the deadline’ might as well be ‘non-rolling’ imo.

There have been numerous cases where people apply to ‘rolling’ firms on their deadlines and end up getting VS/TCs, whereas those who applied earlier in the cycle didn’t.

As long as you submit a strong application, and ideally submit it at least a week before the deadline, you’ll be absolutely fine for 99% of firms (especially those that specify all decisions will be made after the deadline).

 

[abbietc03]

Hey guys, I noticed that Taylor Wessing's vacation scheme applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. However, the virtual taster weeks and open days are not till mid to late October. Do you think it's fine to wait to do an application until after then, or should i try sending one out earlier? Thanks!

Reiterating what others have said above, but I think it's perfectly fine to wait until after the virtual taster weeks and open days to then apply. I submitted an application for a VS on the deadline day (and it was a rolling deadline), and I still received an offer (and I hadn't actually attended an open day at the firm). Therefore, I don't think you will be at a disadvantage if you wait until after the events.

Imo, it's better to submit a stronger and more comprehensive answer closer to the deadline than to rush writing one so that you can submit as early as possible!