TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Jennifer2003]

is baker mckenzie rolling? does anybody know if it's like they give out ACs rolling, or will they act similarly to reed smith and still view all apps before the deadline?

 

[kn]

any insight into the simmons VI would be much appreciated!!

 

[johnsmith]

any insight into the simmons VI would be much appreciated!!

Unlimited prep time so you won’t need any insights as you can plan your answers before you record them

 

[mg42guy32]

DLA London AC! Any insights and tips would be incredibly helpful!

 

[Ijustwanttobealawyer]

Does anyone know if Debevoise recruit on a rolling basis?

 

[Harvey Specter]

Does anyone know if Debevoise recruit on a rolling basis?

Pretty sure they’re non-rolling. The vac scheme deadline is 01/01/2026. Does anybody know what the dates are for the schemes? Idk if I’m looking in the wrong places but I can’t seem to find the vac scheme dates anywhere lmao.​

 

[EfficientBag123]

is baker mckenzie rolling? does anybody know if it's like they give out ACs rolling, or will they act similarly to reed smith and still view all apps before the deadline?

Everyone will hear soon for Bakers as their ACs take place on 9th and 14th for spring vac scheme.

 

[Lord Sumption]

DLA London AC! Any insights and tips would be incredibly helpful!

On Boxing Day wow! Congrats

 

[BealMcAlly]

how did i get a 1 on creative force for MB....... i got a 7 yesterday for weil 😭

That's so bonkers.

These tests drive me up the wall.

 

[angdps]

Does anyone know how many questions are on the Baker VI

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Pretty sure they’re non-rolling. The vac scheme deadline is 01/01/2026. Does anybody know what the dates are for the schemes? Idk if I’m looking in the wrong places but I can’t seem to find the vac scheme dates anywhere lmao.​

Yep, non-rolling. Exact dates are sent out alongside offers I believe. Last year the dates were:
-First half of April
-Second half of June
-First half of July
Two weeks each

 

[Harvey Specter]

AngryThat's so bonkers.

These tests drive me up the wall.

Firms: hey we’ve simplified our app process and now we’re only asking for work experience and grades, so no more long written questions.

Me: ayy that’s light work let me get started on my app cos this should be a breeze. Surely there won’t be a catch or hidden plot twists right?…

Also firms: yeah, about that… we have introduced 1385959000 different test stages using a mix of SJT, WG, SPAG tests, VI and maths q’s instead…

Me:

 

[A little silly]

It is untimed. Why didn't you take more time on the maths? I actually thought it was basic.

Right, my bad i wasn’t clear enough. I’m not slow at math, I’m just bad at it so its not a time issue😭😭😭i did take 4 and half hours so you best believe I may have looked DISTRESSED in their recording (if they ever check) but atleast I showed some solid resilience lollll, good luck though glad you did well xx

 

[ADhillon01]

Right, my bad i wasn’t clear enough. I’m not slow at math, I’m just bad at it so its not a time issue😭😭😭i did take 4 and half hours so you best believe I may have looked DISTRESSED in their recording (if they ever check) but atleast I showed some solid resilience lollll, good luck though glad you did well xx

I just turn off my camera in the non-recorded elements of tests to avoid this. Some of these budget and stats questions, I am oddly changing seat position every minute checking my working out - I do not need them seeing that haha

 

[Partcore22]

Hill Dickinson amberjack assessment and video interview invite! Any insights would be greatly appreciated !

Hey when did u send ur application? Also how was the assessment, what’s the time frame u have to do it