TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Bbhu19]

TW test invite!! Was a bit stressed it wasn’t coming in

Is this automatic or do they read your application as I applied today and received the test invite aswell

 

[Harvey Specter]

bit of a random question but do any firms not have a final interview after the vacation scheme and just judge off your performance on the scheme ? or do most firms include a final interview afterwards

I think Willkie has their assessments before the VS (written app, video interview, written exercise and partner interview). Candidates are judged solely on their VS performance. Most firms have a range of assessments during the VS and/or a final interview afterwards.​

 

[Dannie]

Any tips on how to get over fear and dread around ACs especially after trauma from PFOs after a bunch of past ones?

 

[WeGotThis!]

For those who applied to Milbank, did you receive the first test immediately and how many days do you get to complete it? Thank you!

 

[johnsmith]

bit of a random question but do any firms not have a final interview after the vacation scheme and just judge off your performance on the scheme ? or do most firms include a final interview afterwards

Simmons is like this! They outlined this at a recent OD.

 

[yasmars]

Does anyone know much about the Proskauer Rose training contract?

 

[Someoneinlaw]

I have been to their AC before and can confirm it is heavily weighed.

I passed every component of their AC but did not finish the intray due to strict timings. I was told if I had finished that it would’ve been a different outcome.

Partner interview is pretty easy… why the firm, why London. It is a very rigid format everyone is asked the same exact questions across all offices. They will ask you a commercial question. I can’t remember it.it is one partner in the interview 1 partner in the commercial case study. They will mostly be looking down taking notes so don’t be too nervous. Friendly firm for sure. I know someone who got a TC offer from a VS AC as they were very good and passed all aspects of the AC.

Please don’t send me lots of messages asking for tips just giving my two pence above 🫡

Wow, thank you very much for this!