TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[TortillaTC]

Milbank not progressing me to stage 2 but also not rejecting me… Just what are we Milbank?😔 U want me or u want me not? 😩

I’m sorry to tell you, but I’m afraid you’re in a situationship with Milbank

(Also same never heard post stage 1 test and I did it first week of December)

 

[Donna Paulsen]

I’m sorry to tell you, but I’m afraid you’re in a situationship with Milbank

(Also same never heard post stage 1 test and I did it first week of December)

Why are so many of us in this position... just reject us if you hate us that much...

Not to sound big-headed in any way but I really don't get how I flopped the SJT... it really wasn't hard lol

 

[TortillaTC]

Why are so many of us in this position... just reject us if you hate us that much...

Not to sound big-headed in any way but I really don't get how I flopped the SJT... it really wasn't hard lol

Same, I feel like I did really well. I also prepared both written answers in advance so defo did well on those.

They must have had a very strict benchmark for the simulation questions to filter people out. I’m thinking 1-2 errors max else you’ll fail.

 

[DiploSha361]

Do we know if Links are sending PFOs at the same time as ACs?

 

[startupgeek]

Same, I feel like I did really well. I also prepared both written answers in advance so defo did well on those.

They must have had a very strict benchmark for the simulation questions to filter people out. I’m thinking 1-2 errors max else you’ll fail.

then just hand us the pfo and we can sing a

 

[TCComingSoon]

Shakespeare pfo post test someone send help been the worst day.

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Same, I feel like I did really well. I also prepared both written answers in advance so defo did well on those.

They must have had a very strict benchmark for the simulation questions to filter people out. I’m thinking 1-2 errors max else you’ll fail.

They don't judge written answers until after stage 2. But I question you having prepared them in advance...

 

[startupgeek]

oh baby let’s move come on lemme see u move it baby 🫦

 

[trainee4u]

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oh baby let’s move come on lemme see u move it baby 🫦

can't you read?

They'll link ..... later.

 

[TortillaTC]

They don't judge written answers until after stage 2. But I question you having prepared them in advance...

Oh I didn’t know. Then nevermind, it was the ranking questions that tricked me.

What do you question again btw?

 

[Millionth-Hopeful-Trainee]

Has anyone heard back at all for Links Summer VS post-app?

I did an online assesment on the 15th December, nothing since then

 

[Legallywhatever]

me when i answer with straight face: wow what a cocky corporate robot

smiling while answering: omg get this creep off my screen

cocky corporate robot has fully made me chuckle

me serving confused corporate robot when i look at my own face in a vi

 

[Millionth-Hopeful-Trainee]

Anyone know if its still worth applying to Cleary considering they are rolling?

My philosophy is that you miss 100% of the shots you don't take..
.

 

[BealMcAlly]

How I think they'd react if I don't smile: omg evil horrible girl.... horrible to work with........ nasty terrible woman

How I think they'd react if I smile: FAKE!!! We have a FAKER. #StrikinglyFake and also a FREAK!!!

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Not #strikinglyfake... the way i know what inspired your hashtag 🤭😅

 

[Applicant3728299643]

Still no updates for HSFK’s summer vac scheme? I’ve heard some people have already had rejections, but if someone could confirm this, that would be great!

 

[Saul_specter]

Nah I asked them today and they got back within a few hours

What email address did you email to ask, and what details did you give

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

cocky corporate robot has fully made me chuckle

me serving confused corporate robot when i look at my own face in a vi

me in the interviews

 

[FutureLawyer_]

Still no updates for HSFK’s summer vac scheme? I’ve heard some people have already had rejections, but if someone could confirm this, that would be great!

lol I got pfo’d for their summer last week. Thought it was one of my strongest apps. I was shortlisted and attended a few of their open days (including their disputes) done what grad rec said to in my app questions. Was a bit bummed as it was one of my top three, but I’m over it now haha!

 

[Hopeful applicant]

LC about Cleary: "Trainees have flexibility in their areas of work[...] and on qualification [...] can choose to work overseas if they so desire."

What exactly does that mean?

Link: https://www.legalcheek.com/firm/cleary-gottlieb-steen-hamilton/

 

[qwerty!]

What email address did you email to ask, and what details did you give

trainee.recruitment@linklaters.com - i just did all the necessary formalities (hope you're well etc) and then asked if it would be possible for them to send my results over