TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[DennyCrane]

I would assume tomorrow at 11:59 pm as nothing is mentiones that states otherwise

I think it goes to my jaded and weary state of mind that I actually wondered could it mean 12.01am?

 

[BobThebIlly]

I think it goes to my jaded and weary state of mind that I actually wondered could it mean 12.01am?

Isn’t it the general assumption that the deadline is at 11:59 on the deadline day if nothing to the contrary is stated?

 

[helenaskelton]

Does anyone who has interviewed for Sullivan & Cromwell direct TC last year remember when they had their interview? Would be so useful to know!

 

[sooae]

hi @Abbie Whitlock! not sure if you’ve addressed this before but what type of written exercise do you think we can expect during vac scheme?this was part of my AC as well and it was more advisory so not so sure what to expect during vs thanks so much!

 

[8law]

Just did BB VI, won’t be sharing specifics but you get 1 minute to prepare and 1 min 30 to speak

How did you find it

 

[hxnnahrobinson]

I have just completed an application for the Howes Percival VS, does anyone know what the application process involves? Online, it simply mentions that an Assessment Centre shall take place but after the VS. Thanks

 

[Donna Paulsen]

How did you find it

It was pretty decent! Definitely not the hardest one I’ve done nothing to worry about

 

[alanshore]

any updates on cms insight scheme?

 

[abc124]

Guys did you do prose or bullet points for Baker, I can't decide, I know some firms don't like bullet points :')

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Guys did you do prose or bullet points for Baker, I can't decide, I know some firms don't like bullet points :')

For mine I did prose cos that’s what most firms seem to prefer. I think consistency matters though so if you use bullet points make sure that it’s like that for each entry so it isn’t haphazard!

I imagine it also depends on what it is too. Things like open days, insight events or forages (virtual internships), if there’s a lot of them, then you can probs list those in bullet point form. ​

 

[abc124]

For mine I did prose cos that’s what most firms seem to prefer. I think consistency matters though so if you use bullet points make sure that it’s like that for each entry so it isn’t haphazard!

I imagine it also depends on what it is too. Things like open days, insight events or forages (virtual internships), if there’s a lot of them, then you can probs list those in bullet point form. ​

Yep I decided to do that as well, it's probably the safest option, thanks a lot!!