TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[floraaaaaa]

Is the Mishcon SJT an amberjack test?

Got an invite for SJT too !! but am so confused what is an amberjack test lmao

 

[futurehopefulsolicitor]

AG voice interview any insight would be great!

Happy to help with Reed Smith VI, FF stage 2, CMS VI

Hi Ruban, do you have any tips on the CMS VI?

 

[hanz123]

Gateley Simulate invite, not sure what to expect but would appreciate any advice

 

[Bbhu19]

Same. Kirkland PFO post app.

Still waiting for mine, wonder why they send it in batches?

 

[Deleted member 43346]

CRS VI invite

 

[lolasparks]

Birketts PFO post app finally came thru - thank you

Hey, first of all sorry, I’m sure something positive will come next. Can i ask for what location? Thank you

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Does anyone use ZipLaw+?

 

[Saul_specter]

Does anyone know if slaughters will still give out more interviews for their vac scheme

 

[User2640]

Hey, first of all sorry, I’m sure something positive will come next. Can i ask for what location? Thank you

London

 

[Jessica Pearson]

Yes they did, they said the virtual AC will be on either 4/6th of Feb and the in-person one week commencing 9th Feb.

Oh in my email I got the virtual AC as 4/6th March then 12th March for the in-person one

 

[llblawstudent]

Anyone know if Freshfields are doing anymore ACs?

 

[hawkins19]

CRS VI invite

Hi, congratulations! what office is this for? at the open day we were told that VIs would not be sent out until mid February!

 

[TCLAuser2002]

Kirkland PFO, one name off the list

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

Kirkland & Ellis PFO, second this week after Cleary. 14th this cycle already :')

 

[NorthernerInLondon]

Davis Polk PFO - Applied on October 13th

 

[Dannie]

Davis Polk PFO

 

[Chak]

Davis Polk PFO

 

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

Just want to clarify all Kirkland rejections are for the VS application post app?

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

Has anyone heard back from Sidley Spring/Summer?