TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Maria56]

i got a higher score too so i’ll cling to this for mental peace

I feel like they should have PFO’d us with the other batch in December if they didn’t consider us at all..who knows😭

 

[anon78365222111]

I feel like they should have PFO’d us with the other batch in December if they didn’t consider us at all..who knows😭

Factssss, feel like I gave a VI of a lifetime sigh

 

[BatmanBeyond]

Dang Weil ACs are coming out already, congratulations to all those that heard back!

 

[Maria56]

Factssss, feel like I gave a VI of a lifetime sigh

I even went to their networking dinner through my uni so veeery upsetting indeed

 

[FutureAntitrustLawyer]

Has anyone heard from Baker McKenzie (spring) this week? I am starting to lose my mind 🥲

 

[TCLAuser2002]

Has anyone heard from Baker McKenzie (spring) this week? I am starting to lose my mind 🥲

I gave up , won't ask about Bakers anymore

 

[Bread]

Has anyone heard from Baker McKenzie (spring) this week? I am starting to lose my mind 🥲

Building on this, does baker mckenzie actually send out rejections? haven't seen any pfos for any stage on here

 

[anon78365222111]

I gave up , won't ask about Bakers anymore

Yeah same

 

[elle woods]

Is 9am to 3:30pm a standard timeframe for an AC?

yes could be - depending on how many different parts there are to the AC and depending on whether they include fun stuff also like a trainee panel / tour/ lunch etc.

 

[shays]

WFW PFO

sorry to hear that! is this post application? or post VI?

 

[abc124]

Travers says candidates with a disability who 'meet the minimum criteria for the role' will be invited to interview. Do they mean grade requirements? Or are there other minimum requirements they may be referring to, e.g. work experience etc?

 

[Sharkfin]

ES PFO for London 🫠🫠

 

[jamieclarke]

Travers says candidates with a disability who 'meet the minimum criteria for the role' will be invited to interview. Do they mean grade requirements? Or are there other minimum requirements they may be referring to, e.g. work experience etc?

Minimum criteria they have internally for the role. Never known anyone to actually get an interview via this route

 

[abc124]

Minimum criteria they have internally for the role. Never known anyone to actually get an interview via this route

Oh right, that makes sense, it did feel a bit too good to be true :') thanks!

 

[spongebob]

Anyone heard from DLA Piper Manchester for an AC?

 

[trainee4u]

Travers says candidates with a disability who 'meet the minimum criteria for the role' will be invited to interview. Do they mean grade requirements? Or are there other minimum requirements they may be referring to, e.g. work experience etc?

I would be wary of this. IME it doesn't mean anything. Unless you need particular special arrangements I would be careful about disclosing.

It tends to translate into "if you meet the score you are guaranteed an interview". However, it's not clear how that is different from any other candidate. It's not a "we will interview all candidates who declare a disability".

 

[Heartofglass]

Hi guys, do you know how long after test does White & Case send you the VI? It's for summer.
I applied on 25th Dec and haven't heard anything since. I know @elle woods got it in a few days but I've never reached VI with them so I don't know what to expect.

 

[rohing99]

I have done Clyde’s online assessmen yesterday and did not get the VI invite so should I assume pfo?

pg

Denton’s AC a few days before FLK2

Is this for spring vac if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[abc124]

I would be wary of this. IME it doesn't mean anything. Unless you need particular special arrangements I would be careful about disclosing.

It tends to translate into "if you meet the score you are guaranteed an interview". However, it's not clear how that is different from any other candidate. It's not a "we will interview all candidates who declare a disability".

Yeah you're right, I usually do disclose disability because I need extra time but yeah I'll just ignore this, thanks

 

[calebnash]

Is Birketts test automatic?