Did you manage to find anything on the TCLA Directory or "Law Firm profiles" in the Dashboard because I can't seem to be able to find TCLA resources on Milbank.
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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Did not know a top firm like hill Dickinson does not sponsor visas ://
Have they not given any out yet? Sorry I’m confused because I applied on deadline day!
Hi everyone, I had an issue with my assessment yesterday and am now losing sleep over it.
The assessment was timed, and on the very first question, the software moved on to the next one before I clicked “Submit.” After that, during the third and fourth questions, I noticed that the time counter was skipping 3–4 seconds at a time. At this point, I was about to have a heart attack, honestly.
I reported the issue via the Help Centre link, but then came the worst. They acknowledged the issue and explained that this can occur when using Safari (which was my case) or an outdated version of another browser. They concluded the email by saying: “We are sorry for the problem you have encountered and appreciate your patience in this matter.”
I am not sure whether I should contact them again or reach out to the firm, or whether it is better to stay quiet and wait for the final result.
@Abbie Whitlock @Afraz Akhtar @Andrei Radu, any advice, please?
The assessment was timed, and on the very first question, the software moved on to the next one before I clicked “Submit.” After that, during the third and fourth questions, I noticed that the time counter was skipping 3–4 seconds at a time. At this point, I was about to have a heart attack, honestly.
I reported the issue via the Help Centre link, but then came the worst. They acknowledged the issue and explained that this can occur when using Safari (which was my case) or an outdated version of another browser. They concluded the email by saying: “We are sorry for the problem you have encountered and appreciate your patience in this matter.”
I am not sure whether I should contact them again or reach out to the firm, or whether it is better to stay quiet and wait for the final result.
@Abbie Whitlock @Afraz Akhtar @Andrei Radu, any advice, please?
have a look at https://www.nonbillable.co.uk/law-firms/milbank, Legal500, Chambers, and Chambers Students
Edit: oh sorry you meant general information. Like another person said I used non-billable (I love the way they write quite simply), legal cheek, chambers student (some firms don't have a profile), legal500, sometimes RollOnFriday.
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Past successful applications are under 'Premium Database'
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Did anyone else just submit an absolute stinker of an application for Paul Hastings, I did the why Paul Hastings okayish, but the other one on why scheme was an absolute stinker. Just didn't have enough time I could not get my self to do it after doing Akin 
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Did the VS at Birketts last year. Just put an academic and work exp referee. Don’t think they check!
Thanks! Nice to know... will cross that bridge if I ever get there (its a very distant bridge as it stands)They might change your scheme dates (example-spring to summer or summer to spring) or ask you to find a replacement yourself whom you can swap with (tcla really helps here and usually works) Otherwise, you may be able to shift to a direct tc route and take any additional assessments required if the firm allows this(they may refuse as well). I also believe the reason should be valid (such as term dates and scheme dates clash or medical emergency) so that you are not disadvantaged
Hi everyone! Just wanted some advice here, the NRF VI deadline is at 9am and I got sick 3 days ago and I hoped I'd get better and I haven't. My voice has been lost all week and I still can't really project what I'm saying. Do you think it's worth emailing them and asking for a couple days of extension?
HeyHey!! I’ve previously seen that people have been provided extensions for illnesses, so most firms should be understanding of this type of situation.
I’d send an email just explaining the situation and how you weren’t sure if it would be the best course of action to complete the VI when you can’t project your voice.
Fingers crossed they understand and let you have an extension
Thank you so much!HeyHey!! I’ve previously seen that people have been provided extensions for illnesses, so most firms should be understanding of this type of situation.
I’d send an email just explaining the situation and how you weren’t sure if it would be the best course of action to complete the VI when you can’t project your voice.
Fingers crossed they understand and let you have an extension
Hey guys! quick question, the K&L Gates application has questions asking "why K&L Gates", "why commercial law", and two about positions of responsibility along with another section for a cover letter, any idea on how to differentiate my answers to these? I don't really know what else I can write about in my cover letter that's not already addressed in the application questions. Thanks in advance ))
))I'm also not sure, but I uploaded my postgraduate transcripts as I didn't find any other place to inform that
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