TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Rosie_Kitten]

The suspense for a lot of them is killing me. I'm also not available for half of February, so even if I'm successful at attaining an AC, if they fall between certain dates I'm screwed...

 

[StressedByAMountainOfBooks]

Milbank PFO post WG - I think they must've been intimidated by my bench.

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

Cleary summer PFO, applied mid December

I see people got invited to Morgan Lewis TI - seems not good for me as I applied 2 weeks before deadline

 

[James Wakefield]

Milbank PFO post WG - I think they must've been intimidated by my bench.

Sorry to hear that. Can I ask when you did it?

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Cleary summer PFO, applied mid December

I see people got invited to Morgan Lewis TI - seems not good for me as I applied 2 weeks before deadline

It seems they are doing it non-chronologically (hopefully).
(I am also worried as I submitted yesterday so...)

 

[c.t.tc]

It’s an amberjack SJT with the math and verbal reasoning questions and one VI question at the end!

Oh sorry ignore me I confused myself the VI was for the ai chat

 

[c.t.tc]

a VI? but the Bright Apply already had a video question didn't it?

Yep sorry my mistake!

 

[StressedByAMountainOfBooks]

Sorry to hear that. Can I ask when you did it?

About 12:30

 

[Jennifer2003]

Been asked by Reed Smith to have a TI because my video interview has no sound. Could anybody provide any advice for a TI as I've never experienced this before. Also if anybody remembers the questions they asked that would be really helpful as I cannot remember!

 

[wqueens8]

They’ve got spaces on both so it’s whatever one I choose!

Wow, surprised there's winter spaces considering the scheme starts in a few weeks? Which do you think you'll go for? Massive congrats either way!

 

[willow90]

Taylor Wessing PFO :/

 

[TortillaTC]

Been asked by Reed Smith to have a TI because my video interview has no sound. Could anybody provide any advice for a TI as I've never experienced this before. Also if anybody remembers the questions they asked that would be really helpful as I cannot remember!

Ahh gosh this is crazy, so we are still in the game? at least you surely are, congrats!

 

[Jennifer2003]

Ahh gosh this is crazy, so we are still in the game? at least you surely are, congrats!

I'm a bit nervous! They asked either tomorrow, Monday or Tuesday. I beg if anybody remembers the questions let me know haha

 

[TortillaTC]

Finally Reed Smith PFO lmao.

 

[StressedByAMountainOfBooks]

Has anyone who applied to Cooley heard back post WG today . The email said we would hear back by the 22nd so I'm assuming its a PFO for me as I've noticed some people have received interview invites.

 

[c.t.tc]

Officially 1000

 

[yasmars]

Been asked by Reed Smith to have a TI because my video interview has no sound. Could anybody provide any advice for a TI as I've never experienced this before. Also if anybody remembers the questions they asked that would be really helpful as I cannot remember!

You’re in a very lucky position!

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Officially 1000

Wouldn’t surprise me if 200 of those aren’t just the memes and gifs I’ve been posting lmao.

 

[Afraz Akhtar]

Hi Abbie!

I was wondering when firms ask about my strengths, do they mean my skills (like communication, teamwork, attention to detail etc), or are they asking my USP? I feel it's not just about skills, but im not too sure what they are actually looking for. I never seem to pass when firm ask this. Any insights on this would be very much appreciated!

Thank you in advance!

Hi @User2640 just to slide in here, but I don’t think there’s a right or wrong answer here. Your strength is something you’re really good at. Typically, people focus on skills but it could be unique selling points as well - strengths are not just skills based. However, I think it’s important to also recognise how your strengths can be improved, and what it takes to get there. If it is improved, then perhaps mentioning how it got to that stage. Most importantly, I think the qualitative depth in your answer is what’s most important here.