TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Dannie]

im really confused as to how links would make their final ac decisions. its just based on work experience, 3 random traits you get in the cappfinity, marks, and your WG score??? feels like very little to go off of, let alone show motivation, dedication and ability

 

[shadowboxer909]

i swear W&C specifically chose the hardest questions out of the 4-5 questions that normally follow a statement for the WG 😂 welp I'm glad I'm done with that now.

I know I said a week or smth ago that I was stopping applications but I promise that this one is now my last application 😂😂

You also said you were going to stop posting after the New Year haha. You can't stop.

 

[IWillGetATC]

Anyone get a response for king and Spaulding insight day?

I was rejected today!

 

[rlw123]

Does anyone have any insights into the AG video interview? I've done their video interviews for the last couple years however noticed this time they didn't ask about work experience. I wonder if the VI focuses on that aspect?

 

[Deleted member 43292]

You also said you were going to stop posting after the New Year haha. You can't stop.

😔 i know... sorry haha

 

[Dannie]

😔 i know... sorry haha

I decided to do 2 last minute applications 😂😂 I promise I am done now tho - but yes like you said, I can't seem to drag myself away from this forum 🫶 everyone here is so precious and lowkey I get fomo 😭 will need to practice detachment styles haha

We love you here! Don't go keep applying 🔫

 

[Deleted member 43292]

We love you here! Don't go keep applying 🔫

My reaction to the first sentence:

My reaction to the second sentence:

but in all seriousness - I love you guys too <3 you won't be getting rid of me that easily!

 

[Novaa]

WHEW MY THROAT HURTS! But I need to get this application done

Feeling: Resilient (Going to capitalise off of this, and mention it in a competency interview 😍)

 

[Legallylaw]

Does anyone have any insights to how to read Reed Smith’s VI report? I feel like I did awful, none of them are low but they are showing to be around 8/10 or 7/10 across their 4 areas!! Any insights would be helpful guys!!

 

[cookedlawstudent]

same, did you end up finding this? dk where it has gone for me.

no but i sent an email to early careers

 

[BealMcAlly]

Does anyone have any insights to how to read Reed Smith’s VI report? I feel like I did awful, none of them are low but they are showing to be around 8/10 or 7/10 across their 4 areas!! Any insights would be helpful guys!!

It's out of 9! If you got 8s and 7s you did well lol

 

[IWillGetATC]

those who did milbank stage 2 test did you get a confirmation email after completing?

 

[cookedlawstudent]

I'm glad that my journey with Freshfields is over. Whilst waiting, I learned a lot about the firm, particularly about the low conversion rate and some not so great rumours that I won't mention (but you're free to google them). I begged them to reject me so I can move on and they delivered! Can't be mad at what I asked for 🥲

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Wish I could go back to law firms the way I go back to my exes.

I’m going no contact with Simmons, Burges Salmon and Eversheds for the way they’ve treated me (PFOd). #girlboss #don’tgobacktowhatbrokeyou #don’tlookbackyou’renotgoingthatway

 

[Donna Paulsen]

I’m loving the dedication to deleting rejection emails 😍

I archive them so one day I can make one of those inspirational tiktoks with all my rejections and then my offer email🤣🤣

 

[Deleted member 43292]

I’m going no contact with Simmons, Burges Salmon and Eversheds for the way they’ve treated me (PFOd). #girlboss #don’tgobacktowhatbrokeyou #don’tlookbackyou’renotgoingthatway

I have a toxic ex/crush that I keep going back to 😩😔 (iykyk)

To be fair they’ve been lovebombing me and giving me attention but then they treated me a certain way too (PFOd) 😤

 

[Donna Paulsen]

I have a toxic ex/crush that I keep going back to 😩😔 (iykyk)

To be fair they’ve been lovebombing me and giving me attention but then they treated me a certain way too (PFOd) 😤

Simmons and I have been in a two-year toxic relationship. Not dealing with it anymore. They don’t deserve me x

 

[BobThebIlly]

Does anyone have any insights to how to read Reed Smith’s VI report? I feel like I did awful, none of them are low but they are showing to be around 8/10 or 7/10 across their 4 areas!! Any insights would be helpful guys!!

I have my rs vi due soon and i didnt know you're assessed that way??

 

[Deleted member 43292]

Simmons and I have been in a two-year toxic relationship. Not dealing with it anymore. They don’t deserve me x

that's the spirit! time to move onto brighter horizons (i'll join you girl) xx

 

[BealMcAlly]

I have my rs vi due soon and i didnt know you're assessed that way??

You're not..the report after the VI is for the amberjack online assessment. The VI is likely assessed on the pillars too but the scores aren't for the VI because grad rec at RS are the ones who review the VIs, not externally.

You get a VI feedback report if you are rejected.