TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Amgrad]

macfarlanes.. wbu?

AOS ...

Hey I've not received PFOs yet from them whilst others have received it. Makes me wonder what's wrong on my app, especially AOS as I did the Amber better than expected. Ikr I messed up Mac VI, but not sure why the PFO hasn't yet to come, esp I was completing second test on 23/10

 

[Amgrad]

HSF PFO. Passed benchmark on 3 Dec.

I literally don't know about this firm too, maybe wait-list again??? Please one AC before Xmas 😭

 

[TortillaTC]

Weil SJT+VI invite 😍

I know it’s semi-automatic, but it’s still nice to receive

Congrats!!

I applied on 5 November but haven’t heard anything so definitely not semi-automatic! I’m expecting a PFO because despite having A*AA, I only got a low/mid 2.1 with multiple 2.2 grades and I can’t imagine that with removing all application questions, they aren’t looking for strong A levels AND at least a strong/high 2.1.

 

[Trophy]

Mark my words guys, I WILL get one more VS this year even if my life depends on it 😤 (self motivation)

Future elle come back to this by the end of this cycle

Many don’t even have 1 offer and you do. I wouldn’t stress as much.

 

[Kaz919]

Just checking again if Gibson has replied to anyone post-first stage interview, and how long it typically takes for their reply.

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Congrats!!

I applied on 5 November but haven’t heard anything so definitely not semi-automatic! I’m expecting a PFO because despite having A*AA, I only got a low/mid 2.1 with multiple 2.2 grades and I can’t imagine that with removing all application questions, they aren’t looking for strong A levels AND at least a strong/high 2.1.

It probably depends on if you’ve got extenuating circumstances and/or flagged as contextual too, because I only have ABB A-levels and whilst I’ve gotten a high 2:1 in my degree, I had several 2:2 modules but I had mitigating circumstances. The majority of my modules were strong 2:1 or above but I had at least 4 2:2 module marks.​

 

[elle woods]

I REBUKE THAT NAME😤😤

you are the funniest person ever please never go bald and never change ur name (unless you want to change it to jojosiwa23, then I wouldn't mind) 🤗

 

[elle woods]

I saw some people post on the forum that they received VS offers post second-stage interview for Gibson Dunn, Spring and Summer vac schemes.​

already??? i havent even submitted my app yet...

 

[Trophy]

Congrats!!

I applied on 5 November but haven’t heard anything so definitely not semi-automatic! I’m expecting a PFO because despite having A*AA, I only got a low/mid 2.1 with multiple 2.2 grades and I can’t imagine that with removing all application questions, they aren’t looking for strong A levels AND at least a strong/high 2.1.

You will most likely get an invite I got mines after 5 weeks of applying. You can have 2:2 modules as long as you graduate with a 2:1. This is coming from someone who had a blip and got a 2:2 twice, once 1st and 2nd year.

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

already??? i havent even submitted my app yet...

Lmao me neither. Tbf I think they are still taking apps and doing interviews. Most people apply in the final few days so it should be fine.​

 

[elle woods]

Hey I've not received PFOs yet from them whilst others have received it. Makes me wonder what's wrong on my app, especially AOS as I did the Amber better than expected. Ikr I messed up Mac VI, but not sure why the PFO hasn't yet to come, esp I was completing second test on 23/10

I assume you applied for DTC? I think AOS are still working through them, tho I would've thought they finished sending AC invites by last week - maybe you can email if you still hear nothing back after a few more weeks

 

[Amgrad]

I assume you applied for DTC? I think AOS are still working through them, tho I would've thought they finished sending AC invited by last week - maybe you can email if you still hear nothing back after a few more weeks

Yeah DTC, but I've seen many PFOs for 2028 already

 

[W5690]

DLA Piper TI invite, if anyone has any inisghts I would be very grateful!

@janiicemyla Hi! Congrats! When did you receive your TI invite and the email informing you had passed the WG test? Also, had you reached "Strength to leverage" at least once in your report? Many thanks.

 

[Amgrad]

on another note, Winston Taylor is giving WW2 vibes x

Or the opposite, so the abbreviation stay the same as TW 🤣

 

[Partcore22]

Clyde and Co first test completed this morning and invite to VI just now.

was this for online assessment? thats so quick they got back to u that ur through to the VI

 

[gmcaolaw]

Any tips for Clyde & Co VI please

 

[TortillaTC]

It probably depends on if you’ve got extenuating circumstances and/or flagged as contextual too, because I only have ABB A-levels and whilst I’ve gotten a high 2:1 in my degree, I had several 2:2 modules but I had mitigating circumstances. The majority of my modules were strong 2:1 or above but I had at least 4 2:2 module marks.​

Thanks for the insight! I had ECs but not very strong ones so I guess I’ll have to see

 

[JBM]

Just checking again if Gibson has replied to anyone post-first stage interview, and how long it typically takes for their reply.

Took a week for me

 

[JBM]

already??? i havent even submitted my app yet...

I got my offer 19th of November

 

[elle woods]

I got my offer 19th of November

congratulations! I should apply soon LMAO