TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[user55998384]

have a lot of latham pfos been sent out?

 

[ellie.dx]

If anyone has insights into the Kennedys VI pls pm me can exchange with CMS, Eversheds, Fieldfisher, DLA Piper

 

[switchingup]

Hi!! Any insights into W&C Online Test?

Cappfinity, standard SJT, no VI. Was v straightforward. You’ll get a feedback report right after with top skills and an area for development.

 

[EfficientBag123]

have a lot of latham pfos been sent out?

I haven’t heard anything from Latham. Is this for spring or summer?

 

[floral.tcla]

Mishcon fixed their test!😛🥳

 

[user55998384]

I haven’t heard anything from Latham. Is this for spring or summer?

spring!

 

[jamieclarke]

For those who have applied to Birketts before, I was wondering at what stage the firm usually contacts your academic and employment referees? Will they inform you before contacting them? This is the first time I've seen a referee section on an app form, so have no idea how firms typically use this information. Any insights would be very appreciated!

Just ignore it. If they need it they will contact you. They will only conduct background checks if they offer you a TC.

 

[EfficientBag123]

spring!

Oh swear, didn’t realise people were getting rejected for it yet. Suddenly getting a bit shaky😂

 

[LawAspirer]

Anyone heard from Latham? I applied early November and nothing

 

[Ijustwanttobealawyer]

Anyone heard from Latham? I applied early November and nothing

I haven’t heard anything since sitting their stage two test a few weeks ago. I’m not sure if ACs have gone out yet though?

 

[Ijustwanttobealawyer]

Does anyone know how long Paul, Weiss typically takes to get back to people?

 

[jamieclarke]

Addleshaw Goddard voice interview invite London. Applied 21 Dec. Any insight would be appreciated.

 

[EfficientBag123]

I haven’t heard anything since sitting their stage two test a few weeks ago. I’m not sure if ACs have gone out yet though?

My friend who has a spring vac scheme off the back of the fys (them and the brand ambassadors did an early AC just for them) said that ACs go out in the new year. But this wait is killing me.

 

[Sharkfin]

I could be wrong, but i think for NRF winter it seems that there were a couple batches of VI releases so fingers crossed theres still hope!

 

[Sharkfin]

My friend who has a spring vac scheme off the back of the fys (them and the brand ambassadors did an early AC just for them) said that ACs go out in the new year. But this wait is killing me.

An early AC is wild??? Has this always been a thing, I thought it was just open day fast-tracks to AC?

 

[llblawstudent]

Does anyone know how long Paul, Weiss typically takes to get back to people?

IIRC on the TCLA q&a with PW grad rec, they said they’re trying to get back within 2 weeks of the deadline

 

[EfficientBag123]

An early AC is wild??? Has this always been a thing, I thought it was just open day fast-tracks to AC?

Nah the first year scheme fast tracks. But that AC was exclusively people who got fast tracked.

 

[Ijustwanttobealawyer]

IIRC on the TCLA q&a with PW grad rec, they said they’re trying to get back within 2 weeks of the deadline

That’s super helpful! Thank you so much😊

 

[Unknowncabbage]

My friend who has a spring vac scheme off the back of the fys (them and the brand ambassadors did an early AC just for them) said that ACs go out in the new year. But this wait is killing me.

I swear someone on this forum (who was not a BA or on the FYS) claimed they got an AC in Jan for the summer vac scheme before Christmas, which is a bit strange.

 

[whywhy88]

Congrats to those who have gotten NRF VIs! Is anyone who got one wiling to share their arctic shores score? I was really proud of my cover letter but got 3,3,2,1 on the test so am not hopeful 😢