They replied to my mail saying that now they're receiving all of the WGT scores (as most people were given time to do it until today), and will shortly be in touch with the outcome.
Best to anticipate it in 2 to 5 days time!
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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Best to anticipate it in 2 to 5 days time!
I’m not sure whether this will be applicable to VS or DTC applications necessarily, simply because of how competitive they are, but there are a few firms which seem more willing to consider applicants who marginally miss their A-level criteria. I also achieved ABB in my A-levels and graduated with a very high 2:1 in law from a RG uni. This cycle, I secured competitive open days with Weil, Hogan Lovells and Goodwin (all ask for AAB). I secured selective open days with Skadden, Willkie, Reed Smith and Cooley with these grades too. Whilst not selective open days, I went to Akin, Dechert, Mayer Brown, Jones Day and Travers Smith, who seemed flexible with their approach to A-levels.
I believe Akin Gump, Skadden, Willkie, Milbank, Davis Polk and Ropes & Gray have removed their A-level requirements entirely. Outside of US law firms, Clifford Chance, Freshfields, HSF Kramer, Macfarlanes and BCLP do not have minimum A-levels requirements either. I think in any case, A- level requirements are more of a guide for firms, as opposed to being a strict cut off. For example some firms use rare recruitment so consider the contextual information behind grades. So even if you don’t meet the requirements, you can still be considered for VS and/or DTC. I know people who got TCs with White & Case with ABB-BBB. I think firms look at everything holistically.
I believe Akin Gump, Skadden, Willkie, Milbank, Davis Polk and Ropes & Gray have removed their A-level requirements entirely. Outside of US law firms, Clifford Chance, Freshfields, HSF Kramer, Macfarlanes and BCLP do not have minimum A-levels requirements either. I think in any case, A- level requirements are more of a guide for firms, as opposed to being a strict cut off. For example some firms use rare recruitment so consider the contextual information behind grades. So even if you don’t meet the requirements, you can still be considered for VS and/or DTC. I know people who got TCs with White & Case with ABB-BBB. I think firms look at everything holistically.
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Anyone heard from W&C today? (Post-app)
Also does anyone know if IP is a seat option at travers? I can see that they have an IP and technology practice areas but nothing about which seats are available.
Covington & Burling open day invite!
Did you apply for the VS?
I'm wondering if they sent out any ACs for their VS
I think someone here said grad recruitment said they'd get back to us this week so technically they could still email today or tomorrow
should I assume Hogan Lovells PFO for their WVS if I completed the Job Sim on the 3rd of Oct and haven’t heard back yet
Hey, has anyone got through the second stage of the online assessment for Freshfields? What questions do I need to expect for the HireVue? Are there any commerical awareness questions?
Hoping they do so by tomorrow so I know whether to book my trip or not. They're sure taking their time, other firms already making offers.
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