TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[elle woods]

I think that's the benchmark. I applied early in October and got 24, not hearing back. Did you remember how long did you answer each VI question? I remember I was answering each question around 90 seconds, maybe they expect more from me, like giving more examples instead of one though I use STAR

ooh i see, i just managed to hit it then lol

Im pretty sure i usually use up most of the time - often would have around 10 seconds left, but yea in and around that

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

For spring did Taylor Wessing send WE in batches or one go?

I haven't gotten it yet, I am afraid we are on the upcoming PFO list. So sad as it's one of my Top 3 firms.

For spring they sent it one go on 2/12, and sent PFO on 8/12 after you pass WG. I submitted my WG on 19/12.

I think my Cover Letter made my app is downgrading hollistically. I messed up to talk about events I attended to the one German office focus mainly, which is sad as they will break up with EU offices and China (except Benelux).

 

[M_m]

Hi @Afraz Akhtar, do you have any tips on how I can tailor my “why you” answer to specific law firms? For example, if I wanted to highlight my teamwork or collaboration skills, how can I tie this back to the firm?

 

[nbjani]

Denton’s AC a few days before FLK2

 

[lydia25]

I think that's the benchmark. I applied early in October and got 24, not hearing back. Did you remember how long did you answer each VI question? I remember I was answering each question around 90 seconds, maybe they expect more from me, like giving more examples instead of one though I use STAR

I got an ac with 24 so it was def not the cut-off

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

Gonna look at some of the apps in allhires to get the 2 step verification email....

Kidding aside, I got so excited to get an email from candid....

"You have 48hours until the deadline for x firm"
🥲

So real unfortunately

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

I got an ac with 24 so it was def not the cut-off

You got supported by your VI maybe, good luck though!

 

[Bbhu19]

I got an ac with 24 so it was def not the cut-off

Do u mind me asking when u applied and did the test

 

[lydia25]

Do u mind me asking when u applied and did the test

14/22 December!

 

[kukubird]

Have Weil ACs started coming out?

 

[Bbhu19]

14/22 December

This application season has taught me that applying earlier really is a scam

 

[kukubird]

Omg just as I’ve sent that, Weil AC 🥹. Did the test 21st december scored 6776.

 

[floral.tcla]

Weil AC!! applied/sat test in early dec.

 

[elle woods]

so sad I wont be able to see you amazing people at the ACs next week!!! but best of luck guys!!

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Does weil send AC's in batches?

 

[Bbhu19]

so sad I wont be able to see you amazing people at the ACs next week!!! but best of luck guys!!

Are you going to decline it?

 

[kukubird]

so sad I wont be able to see you amazing people at the ACs next week!!! but best of luck guys!!

Are they not letting you reschedule? 💔

 

[elle woods]

Are you going to decline it?

no i asked them whether they would be willing to move me to a later batch of ACs (that is, assuming they have them?)

we'll see how they respond...if they only hold their spring ACs over 3 days well then either my AC prep is going to suffer or my mocks are going to suffer...or worse, both lol

 

[elle woods]

Are they not letting you reschedule? 💔

not sure yet! they haven't replied to my email haha

but even if i reschedule it, I wont be with you guys since our slots will be different 💔

 

[ZB]

DLA Piper AC!!!😭😭😭😭
(not london)

Congratulations! What office is this for?