TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Legalfreak212]

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

1 minute each, and i think 5 or 6 questions. Good luck!

 

[tjeya26]

Is there a requirement for the Osborne Clarke online test to also be finished before the deadline?

 

[rohing99]

I’m not gonna lie I don’t even know at this stage sorry! I even tried looking for it but it just says vacation scheme 🫠😬

fair enough nw - haven't heard back following VI..

 

[radssss]

Is there a requirement for the Osborne Clarke online test to also be finished before the deadline?

I would like to know this too please!

 

[ladyhaleinthehouse]

Has anyone heard anything from baker mckenzie this week for the spring scheme ?/ do you think it is sensible to just assume a PFO? The waiting is so painful 😶

 

[anon78365222111]

Has anyone heard anything from baker mckenzie this week for the spring scheme ?/ do you think it is sensible to just assume a PFO? The waiting is so painful 😶

I’d assume PFO at this stage they seem to not be replying to anyone I’m sure they would’ve sent them today or yesterday if there were more. In the same boat too

 

[ladyhaleinthehouse]

I’d assume PFO at this stage they seem to not be replying to anyone I’m sure they would’ve sent them today or yesterday if there were more. In the same boat too

Yeah, agreed. Fingers crossed for both of us for a final batch

 

[Alfredo1234]

Everyone needs to stop “assuming PFO”. It’s not beneficial being negative and it’s not over till it’s in your inbox!

 

[LawAspirer]

Everyone needs to stop “assuming PFO”. It’s not beneficial being negative and it’s not over till it’s in your inbox!

I mean, yes in principle, but no when its better for you to just assume PFO and go on about your life.

 

[dannyp123]

Is there a requirement for the Osborne Clarke online test to also be finished before the deadline?

if it's like last year then no you do not need to. i applied 5 minutes before the deadline last year and did the test a week later and still got to the next stage.

 

[Applicant3728299643]

Has anyone heard back from HSFK for their summer vac scheme? Should I assume it’s a PFO if I haven’t heard back yet, I got the “you’ve reached the benchmark for our online test” November 28th?

 

[Eeeeeeeek]

Has anyone heard back from HSFK for their summer vac scheme? Should I assume it’s a PFO if I haven’t heard back yet, I got the “you’ve reached the benchmark for our online test” November 28th?

Don't think they've sent anything for summer vac scheme - or at least doesn't look like anyone has heard anything on the positive side yet

 

[Marble_Moth]

if i havent heard from dentons london spring following VI should i assume pfo?

I don't think you should! I was only given two date options in January for mine and I know they have later ACs in February too. Crossing my fingers for you.

 

[anon78365222111]

Everyone needs to stop “assuming PFO”. It’s not beneficial being negative and it’s not over till it’s in your inbox!

Agreed but being realistic helps a lot too

 

[Saul_specter]

anyone still waiting on macfarlanes summer?

 

[Rejections PFO]

Any fellow legal ARMYs who are now faced with the reality that the London concert is on a weekday and may overlap with a summer scheme 😭 (I may have to go to another country)

 

[Novaa]

Any fellow legal ARMYs who are now faced with the reality that the London concert is on a weekday and may overlap with a summer scheme 😭 (I may have to go to another country)

I’m not even ARMY, but LOOOOOL this was me with Beyoncé’s ACT 1 and ACT 2 tour 💔

Hopefully they don’t overlap!!

 

[elizabethkate]

bates wells rejection post app but cooley WG invite! i’ll take it

 

[Rejections PFO]

I’m not even ARMY, but LOOOOOL this was me with Beyoncé’s ACT 1 and ACT 2 tour 💔

Hopefully they don’t overlap!!

Im looking at the dates of all the ones I've applied and lovely Simmons² does. Now waiting for law firms is even more annoying cause I may be making decisions based off a potential PFO 😭

 

[svb risk management intern]

Does anyone know how to get a better mark for the applied intellect part of amberjack? I got 9319 and it just seems farcical that I got such highs with such lows.

I would actively consider which answer had the best 'two skills' since thats what they use, but even then this score is just something out there.

Anyone have any advice?