TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[jamieclarke]

do most ppl pass dla p's TI? just heard that I passed but trying to figure out my odds of being shortlisted which in part depends on how many applicants are left at this stage !

similarly, is the pass benchmark the same regardless of which office you applied to? I'd expect so since all candidates are compared against the same qualities, but London usually has more applicants.

also I really appreciate how quick they are with the process + the timelines they give

It does seem a lot of people pass from what I’ve seen. Any rejections post TI without any e-mail stating they had passed?

 

[Dannie]

finally milbank pfo after i took the first stage test under 2 mo ago 😂

 

[yk1906]

Milbank PFO post stage-2 (Spring lev fin), oh well

 

[BobThebIlly]

Is it worth applying GD at this stage considering they’ve already given out vac schemes?

I’m applying regardless bc there aren’t many apps open

What’s the worst they can do? Reject me

 

[radssss]

Does HFW recruit most trainees through vac schemes or is there an almost even split between dtc and vs?

Also is there a list on tcla talking about this for various firms?

 

[llblawstudent]

finally milbank pfo after i took the first stage test under 2 mo ago 😂

Lev fin?

 

[sadlawyer01]

Is it worth applying GD at this stage considering they’ve already given out vac schemes?

has GD already given out vac schemes?

 

[alphabravocharlie]

has GD already given out vac schemes?

yes I know 2 vac schemes already

 

[alphabravocharlie]

@Abbie Whitlock @Afraz Akhtar SJT: You are a trainee and have a meeting starting in 5 minutes and there is an error in work you must present to a client, alongside your supervisor. What do you do if you catch your supervisor 5 mins prior and what would you do if you only identify the error mid client meeting?

 

[WhattheKeck?]

linklaters AC! somehow! Any advice would be so so appreciated — already 0/2 on ACs this cycle :/

 

[abcdefg12]

Anyone got any tips for the WFW VI? Been struggling with VIs this year so any advice would be appreciated!!

 

[elle woods]

linklaters AC! somehow! Any advice would be so so appreciated — already 0/2 on ACs this cycle :/

omg they're replying?? shucks there goes my peaceful week 😂 but congratulations!!


waiting for a PFO then

 

[DoNotRedeem]

finally milbank pfo after i took the first stage test under 2 mo ago 😂

Hi sorry to hear this. Do you know roughly when you completed it? Thanks

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

When I say I waffled…. 😭😭 it wasn’t even a hard qs too sigh

I genuinely just blanked and wrote the worst BS ever. It was so bad

 

[Mikeross750]

Was I supposed to receive a confirmation email after I submitted my stage 2 test for Milbank? Only received a confirmation after stage 1.

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Was I supposed to receive a confirmation email after I submitted my stage 2 test for Milbank? Only received a confirmation after stage 1.

I didn't recieve confirmation email, but when I click to access the test after it says I've already completed the test - so I assume it means no technical issues.

 

[Mikeross750]

I didn't recieve confirmation email, but when I click to access the test after it says I've already completed the test - so I assume it means no technical issues.

Thanks, same with me. Just wanted to confirm. 🤝

 

[TCLAuser2002]

Can't remember if there is a Video interview element for Linklaters or is it directly an AC invite after the WG

 

[hawkins19]

linklaters AC! somehow! Any advice would be so so appreciated — already 0/2 on ACs this cycle :/

Hi, congratulations!! is this for spring or summer?

 

[elle woods]

Can't remember if there is a Video interview element for Linklaters or is it directly an AC invite after the WG

AC