TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Are bullet points okay in a Written exercise?
I always use them for advantages and disadvantages so it is easier to read and more concise - but I'm not too sure now
@Afraz Akhtar @Abbie Whitlock any insight would be much appreciated!

 

[1stCycleApplicant]

Does anybody know if the camera is on during the Willkie WE? Or can I just take it my pjs

Camera is not on. Did mine on Thursday and can confirm.

 

[lelezb1]

Camera is not on. Did mine on Thursday and can confirm.

Thank you!!

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Camera is not on. Did mine on Thursday and can confirm.

Thank you!!

 

[pepsicola96]

has anyone heard from bird and bird post AC yet?

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

Thank you!!

ur my favorite user on here cos of the pfp

 

[lelezb1]

ur my favorite user on here cos of the pfp

i should get the iconic award for being so perfect

 

[floral.tcla]

Has anyone heard from DLA Leeds post AC?

 

[LawAspirer]

Same, I also emailed Rachel and she said hold on, we still consider applicants based outside of the UK. I'm tired waiting, I need to move on with Orrick, its direct competitor and offer TC route lol

Did you hear back from ORRICK?

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

Did you hear back from ORRICK?

Nope, but consider to apply and submit next week as I am tired of waiting after holding emails from a lot of firms.

 

[Applicant3728299643]

HSF Kramer Summer AC invite, would appreciate any insights!

Congrats! May I ask when you applied? - I’ve not received either a rejection or AC invite from them thus far, so idk what’s going on

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

Is it OK to refer to my notes (ie switching tabs) while preparing for a VI (before I hit "record") on Cappfinity? Does the firm log this/have issue with this?

@Abbie Whitlock (sorry will also go ahead and tag some people who i think might have a response?) @Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner @Jessica Pearson - Managing Director

 

[M123]

Has anyone heard from DLA Leeds post AC?

Hey, congrats on the AC, I hope it went well! Can I ask when you heard back post-app for the TI please?

 

[JoiBoy]

Congrats! May I ask when you applied? - I’ve not received either a rejection or AC invite from them thus far, so idk what’s going on

Thanks! I applied and completed the test the start of December. I did receive my invite quite late yesterday so it is likely you should hear back next week.

 

[floral.tcla]

Hey, congrats on the AC, I hope it went well! Can I ask when you heard back post-app for the TI please?

Hi, thanks! I applied on the deadline and received TI on 6 Jan. Good luck!

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Another commercial topic crossed my mind. Check it out:

Commercial Discussion 2026

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[xMontmorency]

Is it OK to refer to my notes (ie switching tabs) while preparing for a VI (before I hit "record") on Cappfinity? Does the firm log this/have issue with this?

Dude I read out all my VI answers from a word file. How are they going to know?

 

[LawAspirer]

Did anybody hear from Orrick for Spring Vac Scheme?

 

[FutureLawyer_]

Has anyone completed eversheds ac?

 

[Hinkle_dinkle]

Does anyone know when people can expect to hear back from Simmons Spring Vac AC,?