TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[aspringlawyer25]

Any idea how long Davis Polk cover letter should be please?

 

[lawstudent2]

I definitely think you should still apply if you have an interest in the firm. While Jones Day is known to be a firm that is really serious about their rolling reviewing process by sending out many offers early, there is more than a month and a half till the application deadline, and it is well known that firms receive the vast majority of their applications in the last week before the deadline. As such, if JD were to fit up all their spots so quickly, they would be missing out on a lot of talented candidates, which the firm is unlikely to want. There has also certainly not been enough discussion on the forms about JD ACs to think that they have filled up all their spots already, particularly since the firm usually hosts ACs for quite an extended period of time.

Thank you!

 

[user55998384]

for the Simmons application - there are only 4 spaces for work experience - do you just put the rest in the other relevant experience box. Also, there is a section which asks about interests and activities, so do you include societal positions in the work experience box? if anyone could provide some guidance i would be really grateful!

 

[lolololol]

Is it too late to apply for Jones Day summer?

i applied last week and got an invite so you’re good i reckon!

 

[Starfish31]

For law firms that ask for a CV, is it best to divide experience by legal and non-legal? Also is 2 pages acceptable? I'm used to having my CV be one page but I won't be able to fit everything in just one page this time

 

[TheSlapDotCom]

has anyone received an ac invite for dla’s summer vs?

 

[_microwaved]

Has anyone received an invite for the Charles Russell open day on 02/12?

 

[an03]

Has anyone received an invite for the Charles Russell open day on 02/12?

Yes

 

[_microwaved]

Yes

Can I ask when did you receive it?

 

[an03]

Can I ask when did you receive it?

20th Nov

 

[Maddy]

Anyone received Reed Smith AC invite or post test rejection today?

 

[johnsmith]

for the Simmons application - there are only 4 spaces for work experience - do you just put the rest in the other relevant experience box. Also, there is a section which asks about interests and activities, so do you include societal positions in the work experience box? if anyone could provide some guidance i would be really grateful!

They advised at the OD that you choose your most recent and relevant, but where you may have had multiple jobs, say hospitality, you can group them and cover the skills you picked up that would apply to being a trainee. If you were, say, a career changer, though, you could go last 4 jobs over a longer period!

 

[aspringlawyer25]

Weil test invite, was expecting a PFO as I submitted my application Oct 12.

 

[Suii]

SH Open Day invite yes finally some good news lets GO

 

[Amgrad]

Another Monday's blessing ✨
Stephenson Harwood Open Day Invite just now!

Waiting for Gibson Dunn, CRS, and WFW!

 

[J333]

Does anyone know if the Mischon de Reya chat interview is automatic? Any tips too would be incredibly helpful! <3

 

[llblawstudent]

Weil test invite, was expecting a PFO as I submitted my application Oct 12.

Isn’t it automatic tho?

 

[W5690]

DLA Piper summer internship PFO

Hi! When did you apply? Thanks!

 

[Someoneinlaw]

Pinset Masons AC invite(10k black interns route)! I will appreciate any insights pleaseeeeee. Can give insight for Macfarlanes, Linklaters and HSFK AC

 

[Donuttime]

Isn’t it automatic tho?

I think they assess you against an eligibility criteria tho