TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Has anybody heard from any of these firms lately cos they’ve been somewhat quiet:

Freshfields post stage 2 (Direct TC)
Skadden post written exercise
Dechert Spring post app (applied 2 Dec)​

 

[startupgeek]

Has anybody heard from any of these firms lately cos they’ve been somewhat quiet:

Freshfields post stage 2 (Direct TC)
Skadden post written exercise
Dechert Spring post app (applied 2 Dec)​

nothing from dechert since app as well but i saw a few ppl got the WE on the forum

 

[LawAspirer]

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I feel you. Had a bomb application for Bird and Bird and didn't realize they close at 12:00. It's tough..

 

[DoNotRedeem]

Has anyone heard post stage 2 for Milbank with an AC invite since the first batch of invites was sent?

 

[summersun]

It's bad for me. Like: what is this online assessment? I did one from the same people for Milbank and it was SJT with some random timed written questions at the end. Do I have to prepare for this ?

I think it's SJT and VI

 

[kuuks_]

thoughts on likelihood of being progressed to Milbank stage 2?

I completed the stage 1 test a week ago and haven't heard anything. wondering if it's worth holding out hope or coming to terms with a PFO especially since AC invites have gone out

 

[Bree]

Hey does anyone know when we can expect HL to get back after Stage 2?

 

[maylawwww]

thoughts on likelihood of being progressed to Milbank stage 2?

I completed the stage 1 test a week ago and haven't heard anything. wondering if it's worth holding out hope or coming to terms with a PFO especially since AC invites have gone out

At AC they said they have a lot of flexibility in the process and will hold extra ACs for strong applicants, not really any lower chance of being progressed if you apply late.

 

[fTS3002]

Who do we address the Travers Smith cover letter to?
I don't think it's Germaine VanGeyzel anymore, or am I wrong??

 

[ladyhaleinthehouse]

Ive heard that Baker releases AC invites in different batches!!! So hopefully not all is lost.
Also on the online platform has anyone written AC next to their application (in the application stage bit on the right)? Just wondering if it means anything (trying to hold on hope lol)

Mine says AC. I think it just means it is being assessed

 

[Maria56]

Hey does anyone know when we can expect HL to get back after Stage 2?

Saw people getting offers beginning of March in the previous app cycle thread so might be a long wait

 

[yasmars]

Who do we address the Travers Smith cover letter to?
I don't think it's Germaine VanGeyzel anymore, or am I wrong??

I don’t think she works there anymore but I could be wrong

 

[radssss]

Who do we address the Travers Smith cover letter to?
I don't think it's Germaine VanGeyzel anymore, or am I wrong??

They have said to address it to Tara Davidson in the question itself.

 

[trainee4u]

They have said to address it to Tara David in the question itself.

Tara Davidson

 

[radssss]

Tara Davidson

Yes that, sorry, I applied long back so I wrote what I remembered at the back of my head.

 

[kuuks_]

At AC they said they have a lot of flexibility in the process and will hold extra ACs for strong applicants, not really any lower chance of being progressed if you apply late.

does that mean all the AC invites have gone out now?

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

Can someone tell me what an academic referee for Bakers is supposed to attest to about you? I think my tutor needs some guidance :[ would appreciate it since I'm seeing them tomorrow.

 

[Indigo71]

Can someone tell me what an academic referee for Bakers is supposed to attest to about you? I think my tutor needs some guidance :[ would appreciate it since I'm seeing them tomorrow.

Academic referees are usually just for confirming grades so I’d just put your personal tutor if you have one.

 

[Rads]

NRF PFO finally