TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Abbie Whitlock]

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!

 

[STEM Student]

Is the white&case summer vacation scheme open to applications from penultimate year non-law students?

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Is the white&case summer vacation scheme open to applications from penultimate year non-law students?

Hi!

Based on the information provided on the White & Case website, the summer vacation scheme is only open for final year non-law students (and beyond)

You can check who is eligible for each scheme here: https://www.whitecase.com/careers/locations/uk/early-careers/our-offer/vacation-schemes

 

[user333]

Hi, would anyone be able to offer me any support on how to approach "What impact do you want to make at CMS?" I am slightly confused on how to approach this question. Any help would be largely appreciated!!

 

[GKT]

Hi, has anyone who was invited to Mishcon de Reya's Social Mobility open day heard back after submitting the form?

 

[hawkins19]

Question - don't know if anyone has any advice on this. Last year I did a vac scheme and then turned down a training contract at a very small, non-London firm. When discussing the vac scheme in applications, should I include that I declined a TC to apply to international firms? I do not want to use the TC offer as leverage, but equally feel like it is important to include. Any advice hugely appreciated !!

 

[STEM Student]

Hi, I was just wondering, if a firm says that they are non-rolling for their vacation scheme, is it really okay to apply whenever you think you are already or should you still make an effort to apply as close to the opening date as possible? e.g HSF, Latham, Linklaters

 

[BillSikes]

There's a second test which has been sent out today - the first one was automatic upon application, and this one seems to have been selective. it seems likely that it's going to be more situational based video answers based on the small amount of info I can find online, so hoping this is the case!

This is new this year then. Hogan used to be app + WG then AC. Let me guess - the new test is SJT and VI?