TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[anonymous.15]

Hi! Have you completed it? Was wondering what it is like?

Watson Glaser legal para style based

 

[Dannie]

cc pfo. i thought my app was good

 

[SamiyaJ]

Bird & Bird PFO post VI

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Bird & Bird PFO

 

[Suii]

Passed the WG

Am sorry to hear that and honestly I know how upsetting it is.

 

[anonymous.15]

it’s been more than 48 hours waiting for the mayer brown OA. someone here said they got it in 1-2 days. should i be worried? their deadline is rolling

No , I got it like a month later ....

 

[BobThebIlly]

cc pfo. i thought my app was good

Same here I put the most amount of effort in it LMAO

Onto the next though!

 

[anonymous.15]

Does anybody have advice on whether to apply for BCLP spring/summer?
I kept on editing my answers and now idk if I'm too late for spring

apply for summer I think because I gave my interview for spring in oct..idk if they r still interviewing for spring

 

[Chriss]

I didn't take the test, but someone here said it's 12/16 who progressed to VI

oh okay i got the same thank you

 

[pepsicola96]

Bird and Bird VI!!!! Any tips massively appreciated x

 

[SamiyaJ]

What a day on the forum. Sending love to you all, just keep swimming!! 🫶🏾

 

[wooliewoo]

Bird and Bird VI!!!! Any tips massively appreciated x

Hi! Congratulations! I would recommend prepping some motivational Qs, know the firm well (e.g., USP) and some competency Qs. The VI isn't too bad in comparison to other firms, good luck

 

[Suii]

Depressing Thursday on the forum I hope one of you get that 1 yes later this year.

 

[jojo23]

Does NRF have any application questions?

 

[Dannie]

Honest opinion sought - is it worth applying to V&E now even though its rolling?

 

[jojo23]

Honest opinion sought - is it worth applying to V&E now even though its rolling?

"You only miss the shots you don't take" - LeBron, probably.

 

[Chriss]

Does NRF have any application questions?

just cover letter for the vac scheme

 

[Chriss]

For NRF, given their website only mentions "Tell us why you want to join, what excites you about our programme, and how your skills match our values. Keep it personal and specific." for their cover letter, am I right in saying we don't need to mention why law in the cover letter?

Yeah i didn't i just followed their exact instructions on the website

 

[abc124]

Are there any commercial awareness questions in the Weil VI?

 

[c.t.tc]

Bird & Bird PFO post VI

Me too