TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Deleted member 43292]

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)

 

[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.​

 

[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

 

[jaccobbhx]

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

I had AOS AC for DTC on Friday, and grad rec said the last interview would be on Monday (today) ((

 

[Amgrad]

I had AOS AC for DTC on Friday, and grad rec said the last interview would be on Monday (today) ((

Well, waiting for my PFO!! When you'll get the offer though?

 

[LRR23]

If anyone has any insights into Clyde & Co VI please message me - can provide insights into CMS and Mayer Brown VI!!

 

[johnsmith]

how has someone obtained three vac schemes by mid december. just saw this on linkedin and started laughing thats ridiculous. well done to them fr

Technically the AS commercial awareness winners got 6 x VS offers (I was not one of them!)

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Truly think the one offer I have is somewhat a fluke or A LOT of luck since it doesn't seem to be working for any other firm I've applied to but genuinely super grateful to the firm for taking a chance on me will not let them down

Just had to jump in here - I totally get that feeling, but it is definitely not a fluke or luck!

This process is super competitive, and they clearly saw potential and believed in you - you should be super proud (and it is clearly well deserved). Your determination to make the most of the vacation scheme will get you far!

 

[Someoneinlaw]

Anyone heard from Freshfields post second stage for DTC?
I’m assuming the ACs being spoken about is for vac scheme ?

 

[LawAspirer]

Any responses from any of the following? :

Debevoise

Cooley

Osborne

AKIN

Squire Patton Boggs

Ropes & Gray

Davis Polk

Eversheds Sutherland

Taylor Wessing

SIDLEY

I'm still waiting and applied around 2-3 weeks ago

 

[TheLegalEdit]

I did my Milbank first assessment on 6th Dec and haven't heard anything since. Should I assume a PFO or has noone heard from them post-6th Dec after the first test?

Do you mind sharing what the test was like ?

 

[johnsmith]

Anyone heard from Freshfields post second stage for DTC?
I’m assuming the ACs being spoken about is for vac scheme ?

I'd be interested to know this as well!

Any responses from any of the following? :

Debevoise

Cooley

Osborne

AKIN

Squire Patton Boggs

Ropes & Gray

Davis Polk

Eversheds Sutherland

Taylor Wessing

SIDLEY

I'm still waiting and applied around 2-3 weeks ago

OC too early, won't come back until after the closing date re ACs