TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Sharkfin]

I know, it’s beyond me why people would do this, probably out of boredom.

(After I asked them very politely and said it’d be no issue if they refused) They said they won’t share their test scores because they signed a confidentiality agreement but the firm said in the AC invite email they were top 0.5%😂 Having interacted with their grad rec very closely for the past years, I know for a fact that RS would never share this info. Tbh no firms would share this and especially not pre AC/interview, but I can confidently say this is clearly a lie about RS.

A confidentiality agreement for an Amberjack is crazy 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 Guess the whole forum is getting sued

 

[BeanaGoalGetter]

ok lowkkkk who wanna look at my rejected VS responses to give me some feedback before i kms

I'm always down to give feedback

 

[Novaa]

Whatttt? Lied about what? What are they trying to get out of this forum lol #weird

Donna… THERE ARE CHARACTERS ON HERE OMG!!

Like I thought I was going crazy for peeping what I was peeping, because what is the reason??

 

[hanahana]

Cooley interview invite. I did the Watson Glaser test late last night.

 

[futuretrainee101ac]

I can’t tell if it’s my references ? Tbh I forgot if we even needed them it’s been so long but that’s been playing on my mind 💔

Same trying to stay positive as a PFO hasn’t come in but I’ve also seen some people on here for spring have been invited to interviews !!

 

[lawstudent2]

Has anyone heard from Mischon summer post that weird chat test or Mayer brown summer post SJT
I've seen some stuff go out but wasn't sure if they were all spring or not

@rulebritannia you liked this post, which of the firms it was that you heard back from can I ask?

 

[abc124]

I know, it’s beyond me why people would do this, probably out of boredom.

(After I asked them very politely and said it’d be no issue if they refused) They said they won’t share their test scores because they signed a confidentiality agreement but the firm said in the AC invite email they were top 0.5%😂 Having interacted with their grad rec very closely for the past years, I know for a fact that RS would never share this info. Tbh no firms would share this and especially not pre AC/interview, but I can confidently say this is clearly a lie about RS.

When I asked if anyone had heard from Willkie post app in Jan a week or so ago they were also the only person who pmed me saying they had just received a vi invite...I'm starting to think it was a lie as well lol

 

[TortillaTC]

A confidentiality agreement for an Amberjack is crazy 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 Guess the whole forum is getting sued

Importantly, there’s a lesson here: until you get that PFO in your own mail box, don’t assume anything and don’t get upset if others heard back already - it’s good to prepare yourself for both good and bad news, and for research purposes on firms’ timelines, but not worth to get excited over these online announcements from other candidates

 

[rulebritannia]

@rulebritannia you liked this post, which of the firms it was that you heard back from can I ask?

I will DM after being attacked by the Dorito

 

[safari3]

snap!! I have seen their reactions and posts for a while esp the baker mckenzie one with zero context.

I’ve noticed this particular user doing this too so you’re not the only one! Very weird behaviour…

 

[TortillaTC]

I’ve noticed this particular user doing this too so you’re not the only one! Very weird behaviour…

Let’s report them collectively and hopefully the admins will remove them!

 

[Jaysen]

Let’s report them collectively and hopefully the admins will remove them!

I'm a bit confused by your reaction here, to be honest. There isn't any information to suggest this user is a scammer, other than not wanting to share their test scores.

Without more information, I don't think it's reasonable to come into the forum and call the user out for this.

 

[rulebritannia]

I'm a bit confused by your reaction here, to be honest. There isn't any information to suggest this user is a scammer, other than not wanting to share their test scores.

Without more information, I don't think it's reasonable to come into the forum and call the user out for this.

THANK YOU!

 

[spamelinazoid]

I will DM after being attacked by the Dorito

Legit WHAT could you possibly be getting out of this 🤷‍♀️

 

[Jaysen]

I'm a bit confused by your reaction here, to be honest. There isn't any information to suggest this user is a scammer, other than not wanting to share their test scores.

Without more information, I don't think it's reasonable to come into the forum and call the user out for this.

Just to follow up on this, if any users have information, please feel free to send this to me privately and we can take any necessary actions.

But I don't think it's productive to publicly pile on to someone without more information.

 

[YYmasterTC]

@rulebritannia you liked this post, which of the firms it was that you heard back from can I ask?

Mischon have got back about the spring ones but not summer. Grad Rec did say that they have to read through all the chatbased answers before sending test invites

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Anyway... I have not heard from any firms today 💔 I feel left out

 

[Diana54]

if anyone have insight into the Bird & Bird AC please message me. I can provide insight into Latham AC, Covington AC, Millbank AC, CC AC, Paul Weiss interview and Reed Smith AC as well as VI insight for Kirkland, Bristows, White &Case, Goodwin, Weil and NRF

 

[EL2003]

I know, it’s beyond me why people would do this, probably out of boredom.

(After I asked them very politely and said it’d be no issue if they refused) They said they won’t share their test scores because they signed a confidentiality agreement but the firm said in the AC invite email they were top 0.5%😂 Having interacted with their grad rec very closely for the past years, I know for a fact that RS would never share this info. Tbh no firms would share this and especially not pre AC/interview, but I can confidently say this is clearly a lie about RS.

I have noticed some people do this as well claiming they have ACs or reacting to posts when it makes no sense with the firms timeline and when people ask about it they make it excuses. I have no idea why people do this. The only thing I can think of is it is their goal to make others stressed and upset or nervous. Luckily this is a veryy small minority and most people on the forum are helpful and honest.

 

[TortillaTC]

Just to follow up on this, if any users have information, please feel free to send this to me privately and we can take any necessary actions.

But I don't think it's productive to publicly pile on to someone without more information.

Hi Jaysen,

Thank you for reaching out. I will send you a private message.

I posted about this user’s behaviour to warn others. Reed Smith is a firm some of us are currently very anxious to hear back from and the user tried to spread misinformation. This was the only reason for my public post, but I will remove it if you deem necessary.

Thank you in advance.