TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Getting nervous now because haven't heard back from Eversheds (London) after video interview but saw a member got invited to the AC 😥

 

[Sharkfin]

Getting nervous now because haven't heard back from Eversheds (London) after video interview but saw a member got invited to the AC 😥

ACs run on the 20th, 21st, 22nd, 27th 28th and 29th - there's still hope if only one person has heard back so far!

 

[radssss]

Getting nervous now because haven't heard back from Eversheds (London) after video interview but saw a member got invited to the AC 😥

Me too! Let’s not give up hope!

 

[sbbusybee]

Hey guys, I’ve seen one person on this thread receive an AC from HSF Kramer for the Spring Vac, has anyone else received an AC? I haven’t received a PFO nor an AC invite so just interested to know. Thank you!

They seem to have gone quiet judging by this thread. A few weeks ago PFOs were quite frequent with some spring ACs in between, and now I don’t see anything!

 

[Prudentia]

The way some grad teams work amazes me. I know everyone is busy but if I’ve done an interview and was promised a reply in 3 weeks it’s now been 5 and I’ve had my emails ignored lol.

Recruitment, especially mass recruitment campaigns, almost always take longer than expected. I’ve recruited for 3 roles at the same time before and it was expected the campaign would be completed in 6 weeks. It took 12. Sometimes delays happen due to no fault of their own.

 

[James Wakefield]

Champion!!! Did you get auto-assigned an AC slot, or could you pick from the range given in the VI email?

Could pick a slot from a range- there’s 6 ACs I think, from the 20th-29th so they may still be getting back to people! Good luck!

I did my VI on 19th December.

 

[cookedlawstudent]

Anyone been invited to the January ACs for Freshfields yet

 

[yasmars]

ACs run on the 20th, 21st, 22nd, 27th 28th and 29th - there's still hope if only one person has heard back so far!

I doubt it’s just one person. Not everyone applying for these roles are on TCLA and some choose not to announce AC invites/pfos.

 

[BobThebIlly]

Anyone still waiting on Reed Smith post app lol. Applied on deadline should I assume PFO

 

[AspiringComLaw]

Hi, if anyone has any insights into DLA Piper AC, please pm me! Thank you

 

[solicitor_2028]

Anyone still waiting on Reed Smith post app lol. Applied on deadline should I assume PFO

I applied on the day of the deadline and received a vi invite yesterday so I would say there is still hope!

 

[solicitor_2028]

Has anyone heard back from Slaughter and May DTC or DLA Leeds so far?

 

[ironspears45]

Kirkland VS AC. Any insights?

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

DLA Piper AC!!!😭😭😭😭
(not london)

 

[oliviabeijing]

Does anyone know how my applications TS receives and how many are invited to interview for VS (what are the odds?)

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Would anyone be able to share the video interview questions for Mills & Reeve online test?

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Would anyone be able to share the video interview questions for Mills & Reeve online test?

No, as in, it's not allowed and if discovered would land you / the person sharing in trouble (in essence, void the application). And if not discovered, would give other people an unfair advantage. You do, however, get unlimited preparation time before answering the questions. Simply re-read about Mills & Reeve before, and you will probably be fine.

I will add, there isn't a curveball, and you can take time to work out what to say before recording

 

[Donna Paulsen]

@iwatchsuits typically, with these sort of applications, they decide if you're a strong enough candidate for the DTC route or if they would like to see what you're like in practice before pushing you forwards with the TC. Equally, for those that maybe don't have strong enough experience, and may otherwise be rejected for a DTC, they may be considered for the VS. Think of it as a safety net.

As for the question itself, I would focus on the training contract just like you would any other application. Personally, I don't think there is a great deal you could say about why a VS other than seeing the firm and getting a TC, but you could say a great deal more about actually working there, which is what you would get with a TC. This way, you can go into great deal about the firm and its offering, and what you would get out of the programme.

Thank you, Afraz! This helps a lot

 

[thepfocollector]

Anyone heard from Baker or Latham (both for spring)

 

[User2640]

Anyone applied to WFW on Christmas (25 Dec) or later heard back 😭