Chill. I got 12 PFOs and 5 Holding emails so far, will be applied to 38 firms by end of this month if there is no AC yet.
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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Tbh no as I really want to work in competition and hopefully be seconded to Brussels. So regional firms have not been on my mind.
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I think everyone needs a break. And just a reminder - assume the best of intentions from people. If something is clearly rude, ignore and report. I understand everyone is stressed but no more fighting/arguing/whatever or you'll all go in the get along shirt.
didn’t think my VI question would lead to such unnecessary comments but wishing everyone the best this app cycle 🤝 appreciate those that backed it and noticed. Last thing anyone needs is more negativity
it was much chiller than i anticipated! written exercise i found a bit difficult but my interviewers were both so lovely, the partner interview in particular was super conversational. wasn’t asked any out of the blue/super difficult questions either
38!!! My opinion may be of little value to you but honestly I would try spend far more time on each individual application. I have applied to 10 so far. Currently at 1SVS and 1 PFO, waiting on 8. I know everyone works differently but I’ve found spending longer on each application and prioritising quality over quantity is best way forward.
congrats!! can i ask how long it took for you to get the AC invite after doing the watson glaser?
also looking for Forsters VI tips its not stated whether its strengths, competency or motivational so if anyone could kindly share that would be reallly appreciated please!
might be a stupid question but for VI’s with seriously loaded questions, does lack of eye contact shoot you in the foot? ie i had to look at the question constantly to ensure i wasnt missing anything or waffling, and am unsure whether thats something that would classify as lack of engagement
this was me for reed smith omg, i dont think its that big of a deal?
@gmcaolaw you can mention it if you choose to, however the general consensus is to avoid highlighting any personal details so as to avoid any unconscious bias - or a risk of it at the very least. Yet, this is for your benefit and not theirs - so if you'd like to mention it, then go ahead
I agree Jessica!! lets adopt a "See it, ignore it, report it" strategyI think everyone needs a break. And just a reminder - assume the best of intentions from people. If something is clearly rude, ignore and report. I understand everyone is stressed but no more fighting/arguing/whatever or you'll all go in the get along shirt.
will adopt this going forward haha. But lets also try not to be rude because there are no silly questions on this forum!!
Agreed, but I have graduated. Last cycle I applied to only 1 and I made into AC for DTC as I joined the cycle late in Summer. This cycle I applied to more firms as possible since my visa would end this year and more experience to align with firms. I barely progressed on VS app as it probably not suit me or it's more competitive.
Anyone still waiting on the following:
Milbank post stage 1 (did the test on 6th of Jan
Weil post VI - did the test 22 December (leaning towards a pfo and that is ok)
Linklaters spring - post WG/ Capp got excellence and working with others as strengths and got resource and work management as weakeness.
Goodwin Post VI - haven’t seen any progressions yet so low priority atm.
Kirkland post app - I have already crossed it off on my tracker but my traitor heart is still holding hope !
Vinson & Elkins - applied recently so not expecting any action just yet.
The last I heard from a firm was 4 weeks ago, this is so frustrating🥺
Milbank post stage 1 (did the test on 6th of Jan
Weil post VI - did the test 22 December (leaning towards a pfo and that is ok)
Linklaters spring - post WG/ Capp got excellence and working with others as strengths and got resource and work management as weakeness.
Goodwin Post VI - haven’t seen any progressions yet so low priority atm.
Kirkland post app - I have already crossed it off on my tracker but my traitor heart is still holding hope !
Vinson & Elkins - applied recently so not expecting any action just yet.
The last I heard from a firm was 4 weeks ago, this is so frustrating🥺
Does anyone have any advice for the HFW AC?
It's my first AC haha
It's my first AC haha
did you end up making it through to the next stage if I may ask? cause im so worried itll appear as me reading off of something rather than sanity-checking whether im rambling about the correct topic. lmao I hope this one is not a RIP cause I feel the overall answers were otherwise good.
no unfortunately didnt progress through but i dont think looking every so often is a bad thing
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