TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[trainee4u]

@lawstudent2 they can definitely see if you’ve completed it or not, so as to make sure people aren’t lying about it. However, I don’t think they read into how you performed. It’s not assessed. It’s an external learning programme for which you get a certificate upon completion.

How will they see that? I use a different email address.

 

[spamelinazoid]

Any brave soul willing to share how many numerical reasoning questions were on the reed smith test and whether they were particularly difficult 🙏🏻 i havent done maths since 2016

 

[sagekensuke]

Which applications are still open? (Ideally non rolling). Just trying to keep myself busy amongst the litany of PFOs. Nerves are creeping in big time

 

[whywhy88]

I think they are, majority of us who got PFOd today did our test on 22nd/23rd December.

You got this!!

Oh I also did my test on the 23rd of December. Fingers crossed then!

 

[Krausaar]

I think they are, majority of us who got PFOd today did our test on 22nd/23rd December.

You got this!!

I got a PFO today as well.

 

[Harvey Specter]

Which applications are still open? (Ideally non rolling). Just trying to keep myself busy amongst the litany of PFOs. Nerves are creeping in big time

Travers Smith (14 Jan)
BCLP (16 Jan)
Covington & Burling (16 Jan)
Ropes & Gray (31 Jan)
Orrick (31 Jan)
Winston & Strawn (31 Jan)
Cleary Gottlieb (31 Jan)

Not sure if the last 3 are rolling or non-rolling. I am gna apply last minute to Orrick and Winston lmao.

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[Afuturetrainee]

After doing the Kirkland VI, were we supposed to get a confirmation email?

Hiya. Please when did you get a vi invite please?

 

[TortillaTC]

Travers Smith (14 Jan)
Covington & Burling (16 Jan)
Ropes & Gray (31 Jan)
Orrick (31 Jan)
Winston & Strawn (31 Jan)

Not sure if the last two are rolling or non-rolling. I am gna apply last minute to both though lmao.

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Also Stephenson Harwood is still open (closes 30 January) but also rolling - do we know HOW rolling they are??

 

[sagekensuke]

Travers Smith (14 Jan)
BCLP (16 Jan)
Covington & Burling (16 Jan)
Ropes & Gray (31 Jan)
Orrick (31 Jan)
Winston & Strawn (31 Jan)
Cleary Gottlieb (31 Jan)

Not sure if the last 3 are rolling or non-rolling. I am gna apply last minute to Orrick and Winston lmao.

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Thank you! Hopefully some good news for all of us this week!

 

[floral.tcla]

 

[mg42guy32]

Latham AC!! Any advice would be really appreciated!!!

 

[lesh]

\hello guys, I need help urgently with an interview question. When a law firm asks about a recent commercial news story that interested you, is it ideal or beneficial in any way to use articles in the sector the firm specialises in? Or I could discuss news in a small niche practice in the firm?

 

[user55998384]

Latham AC!! Any advice would be really appreciated!!!

congrats!! is this for spring and summer

 

[Harvey Specter]

If I had a quid for every time someone asks if it’s for spring or summer I’d have at least 70 quid, which isn’t a lot, but it’s a sign that people need to stop gatekeeping basic info lmao.

 

[lawstudent2]

@lawstudent2 they can definitely see if you’ve completed it or not, so as to make sure people aren’t lying about it. However, I don’t think they read into how you performed. It’s not assessed. It’s an external learning programme for which you get a certificate upon completion.

Okay amazing as I always complete them but if I knew law firms were reading them some of my earlier ones may not be as good so was a bit worried

 

[stilltrying]

just thought to say latham dont hold seperate AC's for spring or summer its all together - did the vac last year

 

[LiveLaughLawyer]

anyone know how long to answer CMS VI questions, and how many Qs there are? Would appreciate any insights!

Did you just receive the link ?

 

[yasmars]

If I had a quid for every time someone asks if it’s for spring or summer I’d have at least 70 quid, which isn’t a lot, but it’s a sign that people need to stop gatekeeping basic info lmao.

I don't think people are gatekeeping. Some people may not feel comfortable sharing or may miss messages in the thread. Its not like you have much to gain from gatekeeping.

 

[EfficientBag123]

Latham AC!! Any advice would be really appreciated!!!

Congrats! I got the pfo today. Go smash it 🥲

 

[user55998384]

has anyone else not received anything from latham?