TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[sbbusybee]

Hey guys, how do you keep going? I have 3 more applications I want to finish, but right now, I feel like I will never get that training contract. I am just really burned out and the onslaught of former classmates qualifying or receiving their training contracts is not helping. I have done some vacation schemes but in the last year and (as it is looking right now) this year: nothing. I am definitely moving backwards as the number of candidates increases. Tbh I regret not deferring my degree during the pandemic, because that would probably have saved my grades. Firms seem to not really consider extenuating circumstances.

Any advice?

I’ve had the same issues with A Levels, I had quite severe mitigating circumstances and it seems like firms don’t care despite the fact I’ve got 10/12 1sts in modules during my degree so far, and 2/12 2:1s..

 

[FutureLawyer_]

Guys I was just strolling through London and accidentally came across white & Case’s office😭 Should I ask them to reply to our applications 🤣

 

[spongebob]

Just got Skadden email too scared to check😭

 

[T. Rainee]

PFO Skadden post WE

 

[Chelsea101]

Can I still expect to hear good news from Perkins given they said that HR screening interviews will be commencing between 19-30th Jan?

I haven't heard back either - applied 28th December

 

[spongebob]

Pfo skadden

 

[Z48]

What's the likelihood of receiving a VS offer after being placed 'on hold' following the AC? Has anyone had experience with something like this previously?

If this is for DLA I know some people on my vac scheme a couple years ago mentioned originally being on a waitlist! I also got a VS very close to the start date for a smaller US firm last year after being on a waitlist. People sometimes drop out after getting offers post spring schemes/DTC applications or even getting other summer schemes they prefer, so I’d say you still have a chance, but unfortunately no guarantee

 

[EfficientBag123]

Why did bakers say we would hear in the next two weeks but given no response ? Is it likely they have not assessed all VIs by now?

I agree I think it’s a joke.

 

[Chak]

Does anyone know if Bakers actually sends the reference requests to your referees? ?

 

[Z48]

Can I still expect to hear good news from Perkins given they said that HR screening interviews will be commencing between 19-30th Jan?

If it helps, a couple years ago I heard back on 27th June for initial screening between 1st - 17th July

 

[EfficientBag123]

Has anyone who applied to bakers spring actually been rejected yet? I know people have had ACs.

 

[Vakil]

Skadden interview!

 

[nonlawstudent98]

Skadden interview!

 

[Harvey Specter]

Skadden PFO post written exercise as I’d expected lmao. I feel sorry for whoever read my thing cos it was so bad. At least it’s out of the way!

 

[ArthurWeasleyLaw]

Skadden Interview

 

[ScottieSuits]

@Afraz Akhtar

I hope you are well!

I had a quick question regarding an AC. In a motivational/competency interview, when asked “Why you?”, what would you recommend as the most effective way to structure this answer? My current thinking is to select a personal trait that strongly aligns with the firm’s values, support it with relevant past experiences, and then clearly link it back to how I would add value to the firm. I would really appreciate your thoughts on whether this is the right approach or if there is a better way to frame it. Thank you

 

[alphabravocharlie]

Skadden VI

 

[elle woods]

Skadden VI 😵but the same week as Weil LMAO

After bombing the KE ac lmao (it's 100% a PFO from here) (don't ask me for insights pls)
and NRF PFO

Welp, time to lock in for my mocks

 

[applicant3000]

Shockingly got a skadden interview

 

[Shiv Lawy]

Guys I was just strolling through London and accidentally came across white & Case’s office😭 Should I ask them to reply to our applications 🤣

My route to the gym passes Simmons, Slaughter and May, Trowers and Stephenson hardwood, I'm always tempted to pop in