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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

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.
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.
 
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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
 
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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?
 
If a firm says they are CV-blind, at interview can I not mention my university eg I am part of a society and it slips out?
@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 :)
 
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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.
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I agree Jessica!! lets adopt a "See it, ignore it, report it" strategy :) :) :) 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.
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.
 
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🥺
 
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this was me for reed smith omg, i dont think its that big of a deal?
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.
 
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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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 have been airing me for 1 month lol
 
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🥺
i’m waiting on weil post VI and links for spring too!! i did the weil VI on the 21st of dec
 
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