TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[EfficientBag123]

The day I actually get an AC following a VI I've completed will be a very emotional day lol

It happened to me for a DA. Itll shock the hell out of you cos you will think you’ve done badly.

 

[EfficientBag123]

pahahaha this.

Trust me dude, I’m waiting on Simmons Bristol office, Latham, bakers and links for ACs

 

[user55998384]

Trust me dude, I’m waiting on Simmons Bristol office, Latham, bakers and links for ACs

wait i am watiting on the exact same firms apart from fieldfisher instwad of links

 

[Ijustwanttobealawyer]

I’m sure next week we’ll all hear back from lots of firms once they’ve settled in again for the new year…..(well that’s what I’m telling myself)

 

[FutureAntitrustLawyer]

Does anyone who applied for Baker’s Spring VS have ‘AC’ in the status section on cvmail? I don’t want to get my hopes up 🥲

 

[zara elles]

Hey @zara elles personally, I don’t see this as being an issue.

The reason being that:

1. You’re being asked about skills you’ve most likely already mentioned in your application form, so repetition is guaranteed
2. You’re VI is a chance to hear from you and not an application form, it’s a chance to go into more detail about those experiences you mentioned in the application form (this time using STAR).
3. The VI is most likely assessed externally (aside from your application form) and both aren’t marked side by side - so whoever is assessing your videos isn’t cross referencing to your application form to mark you down everytime you repeat something.

I appreciate that you may think otherwise, but maybe the issue is that you’re not going into enough detail in your VI answers, or highlighting specifically how that experience meets that skillset. Other than that, there’s the nuances of tone and delivery that need to be considered as well.

It’s definitely a difficult part of the process to pin down, but my first suggestion would be to reflect on how you’re explaining it as opposed to what it is you’re saying.

Thank you very much, this is very helpful and has definitely given me something to think about going forward!

 

[tcappps123]

Could someone break down the Milbank application process for me please - Is it application form + two online tests? Thanks

 

[James Wakefield]

Guess who wrote 450 words for Milbank SJT before seeing the word count!

I had to cut it down with 5 mins to spare, that was stressful!

(The word count for both answers is 250 words for anyone who hasn't done it!)

 

[i really like clouds :)]

Congrats! Which office is this for?

thank you! for the London Office, applied 15/11, completed test 23/11

 

[Indigo71]

Hiya, I submitted mine on 31st, like an hour before the deadline💀 and just got their test invite so incase you ended up applying and are worried, there is hope! Good luck xx

I got the test too. Thanks good luck to you too!

 

[Indigo71]

Does anyone who applied for Baker’s Spring VS have ‘AC’ in the status section on cvmail? I don’t want to get my hopes up 🥲

Does this mean anything ?

 

[Sharkfin]

Does anyone who applied for Baker’s Spring VS have ‘AC’ in the status section on cvmail? I don’t want to get my hopes up 🥲

I’ve got that too👀👀👀👀

Me too! (Can't wait to get a PFO regardless....)

 

[EfficientBag123]

thank you! for the London Office, applied 15/11, completed test 23/11

Ahh fair mate well done. I’m waiting for Bristol. What were your test scores?

 

[EfficientBag123]

Me too! (Can't wait to get a PFO regardless....)

I’ve got that as well. Did a backflip when I saw it😂

 

[Sharkfin]

Does this mean anything ?

Realistically, until we get a message about an AC, this means nothing

I remember having the "application under consideration" thing for CC & A&O, but got PFO'd from both

But I have my fingers and toes crossed its a good sign

 

[futuretraineeihope]

Anybody got the dla ac on jan 12?

congrats on the AC! can I ask when you did your phone interview?

 

[anon78365222111]

I’m assuming the Bakers status thing is that as a firm the application stage is AC? Unless we all good the AC then we’re all cooking! Just trying to manage expectations and not get ahead of myself loool

 

[FutureAntitrustLawyer]

Does this mean anything ?

Could mean anything tbh. Hopefully it’s not another CC incident 😅

 

[Sharkfin]

Does anyone who applied for Baker’s Spring VS have ‘AC’ in the status section on cvmail? I don’t want to get my hopes up 🥲

ICL bro ur evil for mentioning this 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣
I was having such a peaceful evening

 

[EfficientBag123]

I’m assuming the Bakers status thing is that as a firm the application stage is AC? Unless we all good the AC then we’re all cooking! Just trying to manage expectations and not get ahead of myself loool

I noticed it before I did my video interview. I think it means application complete or considering or something.