TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Dannie]

anyone have any Jones Day AC insights?

 

[I’m a celebrity get me out of here - VS/TC edn]

likewise.

 

[Legallywhatever]

Pehaps a silly question but do I actually have a chance of getting a DTC without having done a vac scheme? I have quite a lot of experience (legal and non-legal)

(Specifically for Burges Salmon but also just generally?)

 

[shadowboxer909]

God, you guys are catty...

 

[Novaa]

The data server running the forum:

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

You guys drag things out. Jaysen said chill and you’re still going on. It’s very childish. It makes posting daunting because you all jump on a bandwagon.

Also I’m neurodiverse so not sure if you were trying to paint me out as if I hate those that ask for adjustments.

 

[jagath]

clearly some aspiring litigators in here

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Omg guys I just got an AC at Lilo & Stitch LLP! Any insights are very much appreciated cheers!​

Just remember:

And also commercial awareness is super important

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Tom & Jerry PFO guys… This is despite going to 4 selective open days, completing an SJT, WG, VI, Amberjack, WE and AC… On to the next cycle smh.

I'm on to the partner interview!

They are super competitive tho...

 

[solicitor_2028]

Guys what all firms have VS apps still open pls? xx

 

[Z48]

Guys what all firms have VS apps still open pls? xx

Work placement scheme deadlines | Vacation scheme deadlines

This page is designed to provide a list of firms' work placement scheme deadlines, also called vacation scheme deadlines.

www.lawcareers.net

 

[spamelinazoid]

um.

?

 

[trainee4u]

God, you guys are catty...

Me at bottom right on the zoom proceedings.

 

[LaDiva]

Foot Anstey - any insights on their 4, yes ,four, VI questions??!!! I've just completed the first bit, now onto the VI, which, in general, I absolutely adore...NOT!!! Any help is greatly appreciated!!!

PS: I must add that, unlike some veterans in here, it's my first cycle, so I don't really have much to offer in exchange, except my deepest gratitutes!! Oh, actually, I can offer 2nd stage for Macfarlanes and, huhm, no that's it for now

 

[kukubird]

LC about Cleary: "Trainees have flexibility in their areas of work[...] and on qualification [...] can choose to work overseas if they so desire."

What exactly does that mean?

Link: https://www.legalcheek.com/firm/cleary-gottlieb-steen-hamilton/

From my internship at the firm, so I may be wrong. Trainees typically aren’t placed in seats and can get work from across departments.

They have quite a few internationally qualified lawyers working in the London office and I assume from the wording it’s also possible to move as an England&Wales qualified lawyer.

 

[trainee4u]

?

just the "in your 20s" comment. I wish!

 

[jojo23]

 

[spamelinazoid]

just the "in your 20s" comment. I wish!

Well thats just a generalization, but - a lot of candidates are fresh faced grads/still uni students with 0 experience in the real world. This is probably one of the harshest introductions to adult jobs… and borderline a humiliation ritual for a group of people who are likely still trying to figure out how to pay an energy bill

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

I'm on to the partner interview!

They are super competitive tho...

Has anyone heard back from Batman & Robin? I sent my app in mid Sept and lowkey I think they’re completely airing me. Should I assume PFO?

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Foot Anstey - any insights on their 4, yes ,four, VI questions??!!! I've just completed the first bit, now onto the VI, which, in general, I absolutely adore...NOT!!! Any help is greatly appreciated!!!

PS: I must add that, unlike some veterans in here, it's my first cycle, so I don't really have much to offer in exchange, except my deepest gratitutes!! Oh, actually, I can offer 2nd stage for Macfarlanes and, huhm, no that's it for now

Also wondering!