TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[abc124]

It's kinda ambiguous

This Summer Vacation Scheme process will involve three stages - you need to pass each stage to reach the next:

- Written application (deadline midday 14 January 2026)


and then

Applications open at midday on Monday 3 November 2026 and close on Friday 14 January 2026 at midday.

Please note, we respond to all applications made, and will get back to you by March 2026. Once you have submitted your application there is no further action required by you.

Application deadline:
14 January 2026 at 18:00 Greenwich Mean Time
(i) Times are displayed in your local time zone


so like maybe it's midday in Bermuda!?

Omg I'm so tempted to risk it because I'm so out of it today...but then why would they give us a Bermuda deadline :')

 

[Chak]

Have people started hearing from Paul, Weiss ??

 

[TCGrad1642]

Have people started hearing from Paul, Weiss ??

it seems so but i’ve only seen one i believe

 

[msclm]

it seems so but i’ve only seen one i believe

for winter they released all invites at once, and then said if the first group didnt fill the interview slots then they would send more invites!

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

The Burges Salmon email for Edinburgh lowk had me thinking I got an AC invite for a sec
Feeling: catfished

 

[RJ Ruban]

WFW PFO

Ahh so sorry! Can I ask if you did the VI and when you did it?

 

[kukubird]

I literally cannot stop reading TW as trigger warning, maybe i should delete tiktok

 

[flower1]

Hello,
Please can anybody let me know the application questions for any of the following:
- Kirkland
- Paul Weiss
- Milbank
- Mayer Brown
- Slaughter and May

Thank you

 

[kukubird]

Hello,
Please can anybody let me know the application questions for any of the following:
- Kirkland
- Paul Weiss
- Milbank
- Mayer Brown
- Slaughter rand May

Thank you

Kirkland and Milbank have no questions just CVs / application form.

 

[Gregglt]

Ive heard that Baker releases AC invites in different batches!!! So hopefully not all is lost.
Also on the online platform has anyone written AC next to their application (in the application stage bit on the right)? Just wondering if it means anything (trying to hold on hope lol)

 

[EfficientBag123]

No news is good news at least!

This is true. Apparently they’re running thru till Feb. I submitted mine early December and got rejected the other day.

 

[EfficientBag123]

Ive heard that Baker releases AC invites in different batches!!! So hopefully not all is lost.
Also on the online platform has anyone written AC next to their application (in the application stage bit on the right)? Just wondering if it means anything (trying to hold on hope lol)

I ain’t tryna hear this I wanna move on . Submitted VI 19th December and heard nothing so far. No chance they’re still deliberating.

 

[flower1]

Kirkland and Milbank have no questions just CVs / application form.

Thank you for this, by application form - do you mean just like grades, work experience etc?

 

[trainee4u]

just received Withers VS cappfinity at 23:21

Thank you for your application for the above role. We are pleased to confirm that you have been successful in reaching the next stage of the recruitment process.
with the weird time limit thing
You have 7 days in which to complete the assessment before the URL link expires (please note that the 7 day period (168 hours) includes the day and time when you receive the assessment link).

 

[Novaa]

just received Withers cappfinity at 23:21.

Thank you for your application for the above role. We are pleased to confirm that you have been successful in reaching the next stage of the recruitment process.

SENSATIONAL

 

[Gregglt]

I ain’t tryna hear this I wanna move on . Submitted VI 19th December and heard nothing so far. No chance they’re still deliberating.

Do you have that AC bit written next to your application on the online platform? Gotta keep on hoping

 

[sqe4676]

Guys I'm doing Clifford Chance's Middle East Vac Scheme application and I would appreciate any help on how to approach this question; it says "In no more than 1440 characters including spaces (this is approx. 200 words), what are your motivations for applying to the Middle East?" They didn't mention why Clifford Chance in this question like they had done 2 years ago when I had applied previously. Should I approach this question by mainly talking about the Middle East alone? Thank you!

 

[trainee4u]

Congratulations!

thanks. still early stage tbh; last year I think it was automatic, more I was surprised at the 11pm receipt.

 

[lelezb1]

A silly question, is alright for me to wear running shoes (plain black, might make some noise depending on the floor) to an AC? I have a bit to walk to reach bus/tube stations.

 

[Novaa]

A silly question, is alright for me to wear running shoes (plain black, might make some noise depending on the floor) to an AC? I have a bit to walk to reach bus/tube stations.

Not silly at all, I’d probably wear them for the commute and then change into formal shoes just before going in. They’ll have a cloakroom so you can leave your things there.