TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[lucky gal]

Burges salmon AC Wtff 😭😭😭

 

[alphabravocharlie]

have u tried this method which has ben working for me latesly : cigeret

I quit, regretting that now

 

[trainee4u]

Those who got Mills Reeve AC can you share what you got in your feedback report and was it for London you guys applied for?

I got a PFO:

Scores: Verbal high, Numeric High
SJT:
Collab: "natural passion and capability"
Getting things done "consistent showcase"
Client focused "some strengths but missed some opportunities"
Business and commercial mindset "requires further development"
Analysis & problem solving : "outstanding"

I assume the AC is more based on the VI performance than the SJT.

 

[Willgetatc]

Mills & Reeve PFO, kinda been waiting for this.
Applied mid November

 

[vhuskl]

Has anyone else not heard back from Bakers since submitting their application?

 

[georgianprincessmwuah]

Burges salmon Bristol AC!!! I'm sooo sooo happy!! This is my first AC <33 yippee!!! Mills & Reeve PFO though hahaa!

 

[cos]

Can’t believe I made this mistake again but I somehow thought my Reed smith vi was due today but it was due the 14th. Gen hate myself this is the second time this has happened (can u tell a lot is going for me rn)

Also has anyone heard back from Gowling Birmingham post their vi?

I just checked my portal and its a pfo for me!! Check your portal because it doesnt look like they have sent any emails yet...

 

[M_m]

Does Reed Smith provide personalised feedback for the VI if you’re rejected? Or is it just general tips

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

I'm now nervous. People are getting both ACs and PFOs for Mills & Reeves and Burges salmon... expecting responses soon for both.

 

[DoNotRedeem]

Still nothing from Cooley …

 

[LaDiva]

Are the Mills&Reeve AC invites this afternoon just for regional offices? Applied to London and was told I’d hear back w/c 19th Jan so next Monday..

Was this info in an email?

 

[zonnonomo]

I got a PFO:

Scores: Verbal high, Numeric High
SJT:
Collab: "natural passion and capability"
Getting things done "consistent showcase"
Client focused "some strengths but missed some opportunities"
Business and commercial mindset "requires further development"
Analysis & problem solving : "outstanding"

I assume the AC is more based on the VI performance than the SJT.

i digress but i love the way u speak and structure all ur posts there's something so mathematical about ur vibe

 

[spamelinazoid]

Any comms from Reed Smith?

 

[maylawwww]

Still nothing from Cooley …

Automated reply from asking for reasonable adjustments says theyre still working through all applications (for both spring and summer) because they received a 34% (!) increase in applications this year

 

[tc2026]

urgenttt 🥲I’ve been invited to a Bank of England video interview due tomorrow. However, I’ve just been emailed about amended eligibility criteria from the University of Law, which the Bank of England uses for its programme, now requiring Trusts. I achieved a first-class law degree at a top Russell Group university but did not take Trusts as it wasn’t required for my course. I’m unsure how to proceed, especially as the email arrived at 5pm today and I may not receive a response in time. Should I still complete the video interview? Any advice would be appreciated, im sooo upset by this. sigh I wish they disclosed this before.

 

[elizabethkate]

mills & reeve pfo damn i thought my sjt was decent ?

 

[bangarangbass39]

when an application says this

"Have you ever been under investigation for any matters or criticised, censured, suspended or the subject of any disciplinary activity by a professional/regulatory body?"

does this mean I have to declare that I have been investigated and deducted points by my uni for plagiarism in an essay? How far does the term "professional/regulatory body" apply in this instance? I'm assuming that the board which reviews undergraduate work within a given academic department is classed as a "professional/regulatory" body surely?

 

[trainee4u]

urgenttt 🥲I’ve been invited to a Bank of England video interview due tomorrow. However, I’ve just been emailed about amended eligibility criteria from the University of Law, which the Bank of England uses for its programme, now requiring Trusts. I achieved a first-class law degree at a top Russell Group university but did not take Trusts as it wasn’t required for my course. I’m unsure how to proceed, especially as the email arrived at 5pm today and I may not receive a response in time. Should I still complete the video interview? Any advice would be appreciated, im sooo upset by this. sigh I wish they disclosed this before.

Who emailed you, Ulaw or BoE?
What is the specific programme?
Generally Ulaw just want your money, and wouldn't be fussy about minor details like that.
I certainly would not skip the VI.

 

[tc2026]

urgenttt 🥲I’ve been invited to a Bank of England video interview due tomorrow. However, I’ve just been emailed about amended eligibility criteria from the University of Law, which the Bank of England uses for its programme, now requiring Trusts. I achieved a first-class law degree at a top Russell Group university but did not take Trusts as it wasn’t required for my course. I’m unsure how to proceed, especially as the email arrived at 5pm today and I may not receive a response in time. Should I still complete the video interview? Any advice would be appreciated, im sooo upset by this. sigh I wish they disclosed this before.

id appreciate any advice please

 

[emma_annom]

Burges Salmon Bristol PFO