TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[l789]

Yeah... not much on the thread here on how to prep tho. Welcoming any insights for Latham VI plsss

Last year grad rec (Caitlin) gave a hint about the video interview question and said it was linked to integrity.

I’m not sure if it will be similar for this year

 

[silonthesofa]

Bristows STEM IP Workshop place! My top choice of firm and got rejected from this last year so super excited about this!

Congrats! Is this for the one with the October 24th application deadline? So did you do your VI last week?

 

[Jennifer2003]

Congrats! Is this for the one with the October 24th application deadline? So did you do your VI last week?

Hi! I believe it is was and I completed the video interview on 28th. It's the workshop taking place on December 3rd!

 

[AngelB]

DLA Piper said they’re non-rolling at their open day however I got an email just now saying that I had passed the test benchmark and that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis??

 

[aspringlawyer25]

Any word from Covington?

 

[Jessica Pearson]

You need to complete it before the application deadline! Speaking of Pinsent Masons does anyone if the VI questions have unlimited prep time?

Yeah there's unlimited prep time for the VI. You just have to submit the entire blended assessment before the deadline to be considered.

 

[Jennifer2003]

Meet Cooley PFO, would there still be any point in still applying to their VC?

 

[shadowboxer909]

For the Latham application, did you guys manually have to put in module grades/a-levels/gcses as there's no locker like there is for other applications?

That's the worst part of the application for me.

 

[lawschool123]

Has anyone heard back from Cleary?

 

[oliviabeijing]

Has anyone received Baker McKenzie open day?

which one did u apply to?

 

[s123]

Hey guys does anyone know the Milbank assessment includes? Is it just WG?

 

[l789]

Meet Cooley PFO, would there still be any point in still applying to their VC?

Hey I applied for their diversity fellowship in my first year and made it to final round interview.

Happy to look over your application answer for the open day - if it helps

 

[s123]

Just completed the 2nd Milbank test, can confirm it's a WG!

Are there any written questions you have to type fast for? Like motivational questions

 

[lawyersum]

guys the Arnold & Porter app is not for the weak. x4 300 word questions and one 250 word question ahh...

 

[l789]

guys the Arnold & Porter app is not for the weak. x4 300 word questions and one 250 word question ahh...

Are they on a rolling basis?

 

[lawyersum]

Are they on a rolling basis?

I don't think so...tbh the firm is pretty gatekeeped i literally don't know how to tailor my app...they don't attend any events either lol

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Yeah there's unlimited prep time for the VI. You just have to submit the entire blended assessment before the deadline to be considered.

Hi, for Pinsent Masons VI how many there are and what they are like? Just wanted to see how much time I should allocate. Also any other questions that require more time / prep like written responses? Thanks!

 

[l789]

I don't think so...tbh the firm is pretty gatekeeped i literally don't know how to tailor my app...they don't attend any events either lol

- don't attend any events- ugh nice one from grad rec

 

[Diana54]

Has anyone heard from White & Case post-VI (For VIs completed on Thursday)?

I did my VI on Wednesday and haven’t heard back yet. I can’t see that anyone in the forum has heard back yet

 

[Deleted member 42704]

DLA Piper said they’re non-rolling at their open day however I got an email just now saying that I had passed the test benchmark and that applications are reviewed on a rolling basis??

Do you know what the next stage is?