TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[TCTC]

Debevoise & Plimpton AC! I’m surprised cos I don’t even meet their minimum requirements for A-levels (AAA whereas I’ve got ABB)…

I applied quite close to the deadline and I believe I ticked both spring and summer. They’ve given me a week to accept (5th Feb). Idk what to expect.

omd congrats Harvey!!! 🤩🤩

 

[Bread]

Does anyone know what the KL Gates application process is?

It mentions online exercises, are these SJTs, WG, something else..? Also, unclear whether they take place at AC or before then.

Thanks!

Anyone?

 

[soph107048]

I think they sent all at once because the only available dates are 10 and 12/2 and slots are first come first served and they are holding a briefing on Tue. I completed the VI on the deadline. Yes I received the Clyde survey email yesterday.

This was for spring, right? So summer invites still not sent yet

 

[EL2003]

Has anyone else still not heard from HFW? Should I assume PFO?

 

[TheSlapDotCom]

Guys I did so badly in Mishcon's amberjack. I legit have never gotten such a low score before WTF

i think i did crap asw😭but swr it was rigged man

 

[Z48]

Does anyone know what the KL Gates application process is?

It mentions online exercises, are these SJTs, WG, something else..? Also, unclear whether they take place at AC or before then.

Thanks!

I haven’t done the test so I’m not sure exactly what it involves but it’s been called a verbal analysis test in past years, and it’s before interview/AC

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Akin PFO post TI. A bit disappointed cos I thought the TI went reasonably well.

I’m thinking it’s cos it went over by 20 mins. They said it should be 25 mins mine was 45…

I applied 15 Dec, sat the SJT and WG on 5 Jan, got the TI on 8 Jan and sat the TI 22 Jan.

Lowkey think Weil is gna be a PFO post AC. Oh well it is what it is on to the next I guess!

 

[lawyersum]

Akin PFO post TI. A bit disappointed cos I thought the TI went reasonably well.

I’m thinking it’s cos it went over by 20 mins. They said it should be 25 mins mine was 45…

I applied 15 Dec, sat the SJT and WG on 5 Jan, got the TI on 8 Jan and sat the TI 22 Jan.

Lowkey think Weil is gna be a PFO post AC. Oh well it is what it is on to the next I guess!

Their loss!!!

 

[kukubird]

Akin PFO post TI. A bit disappointed cos I thought the TI went reasonably well.

I’m thinking it’s cos it went over by 20 mins. They said it should be 25 mins mine was 45…

I applied 15 Dec, sat the SJT and WG on 5 Jan, got the TI on 8 Jan and sat the TI 22 Jan.

Lowkey think Weil is gna be a PFO post AC. Oh well it is what it is on to the next I guess!

Sorry to hear this, it’s 100% their loss! Did they send you an email?

 

[Bread]

Akin PFO post TI. A bit disappointed cos I thought the TI went reasonably well.

I’m thinking it’s cos it went over by 20 mins. They said it should be 25 mins mine was 45…

I applied 15 Dec, sat the SJT and WG on 5 Jan, got the TI on 8 Jan and sat the TI 22 Jan.

Lowkey think Weil is gna be a PFO post AC. Oh well it is what it is on to the next I guess!

Pardon my asking, but isn’t it usually a good sign if interviews run over time? Doesn’t it mean that they enjoy talking to the candidate?
I feel like if time had been an issue, they would have cut it short

 

[Bread]

I haven’t done the test so I’m not sure exactly what it involves but it’s been called a verbal analysis test in past years, and it’s before interview/AC

Thanks, hoping it isn’t Watson Glaser but it probably is isn’t it💀

 

[Ijustwanttobealawyer]

Weil gang……has anyone heard today? If people have received offers (today or otherwise) please could you thumbs up?? I only ask because graduate recruitment were quite certain they’d get back to us all by today so I can’t tell if they’ve gotten back to everyone this week and will reject next week or if they’re still considering offers?🥹 thank youuuu

 

[Z48]

Thanks, hoping it isn’t Watson Glaser but it probably is isn’t it💀

Just found this, hope it helps! But it seems sort of like WG inferences

https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2024-25.8976/post-203150

 

[Wanda Maximoff]

Akin PFO post TI. A bit disappointed cos I thought the TI went reasonably well.

I’m thinking it’s cos it went over by 20 mins. They said it should be 25 mins mine was 45…

I applied 15 Dec, sat the SJT and WG on 5 Jan, got the TI on 8 Jan and sat the TI 22 Jan.

Lowkey think Weil is gna be a PFO post AC. Oh well it is what it is on to the next I guess!

Received Akin PFO post TI too </3

I wouldn't anticipate PFOs post AC because you genuinely never know what's happening behind the scenes and the element of luck could tip into your favour last minute. It's not a PFO until you get a PFO - keep your chin up!

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Sorry to hear this, it’s 100% their loss! Did they send you an email?

Yeah it was an email. It baso said the following:

Dear Harvey,

Many thanks for taking the time to speak with us during your recent telephone interview.

After careful consideration, unfortunately we are not able to progress your application on this occasion.

As you may appreciate, we receive an exceptionally high number of applications each year for a limited number of positions and our recruitment process is highly competitive. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we are unable to offer feedback at this stage.

We were impressed with your performance and would like to encourage you to re-apply in the next recruitment cycle.

May we take this opportunity to thank you for your time and interest in Akin, and to wish you every success with your future legal career.

Many thanks
The Akin Graduate Recruitment Team​

Pardon my asking, but isn’t it usually a good sign if interviews run over time? Doesn’t it mean that they enjoy talking to the candidate?
I feel like if time had been an issue, they would have cut it short

Idk tbh cos I’ve seen someone post they also got an Akin PFO post TI and theirs was 50 mins. I also saw @Shiv Lawy mention they felt it was more of a box ticking thing than anything, which I’d also felt too. Perhaps the grad rec team are nice so they didn’t want to cut the TI short. Oh well.​

 

[Scottishlion]

Did Covington have a SJT and should I assume rejection since no AC offer yet?

Also what about Gibson?

 

[Sr. Maybe]

Hey, does anyone have experience with Dechert Interviews, Addleshaw Goddard AC, and/or Clyde & Co AC? Would be happy to trade insights with other firms (UK and US) or prep together for it!

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

Just finished my last VS app this cycle, gonna watch movie this weekend

and see the outcome in the upcoming weeks, all the best guys!

 

[lelezb1]

If a grad rec says they’ll be back with an update in 7 days last Friday. Should I expect an update today or on Monday?

 

[balegde]

Anyone heard from Ashurst post-WE for ACs w/c 9th Feb?