TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Mikeross750]

Should I assume PFO from Withers for Spring? Interviewed pre-Christmas and apparently some people already received offers.

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

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

Hello!

It's possible that firms might have different policies on this, but I've always done this when preparing for VIs with unlimited preparation time and it hasn't caused any issues (as far as I'm aware!). If you're still unsure, it might be worth reaching out to the graduate recruitment team to double-check, as I'm sure they'd be happy to confirm this for you

 

[user55998384]

it anyone still waiting for latham spring update?? driving myslef crazy

 

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

How did people find the Willkie WE? (Given everyone has completed it)

500 word count was a little hard but happy to have completed

 

[soph107048]

Has anyone heard back from:

W&C post VI
HL post VI
Clyde & Co post VI
Bakers Summer post SJT
Sidley post app
Travers post app

Would be super grateful for a response

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Has anyone heard back from:

W&C post VI
HL post VI
Clyde & Co post VI
Bakers Summer post SJT
Sidley post app
Travers post app

Would be super grateful for a response

Are these for summer apps?

 

[F2020202]

For BCLP, do they send you an email saying you've passed or fail the initial test? I got an email with my feedback report but it doesn't seem to have any indicator of passing / failing.

 

[EfficientBag123]

I've also applied to the Simmons Bristol office and I've not heard back yet. Pretty sure the Bristol office only does a Summer VS!

So does London. I’m anxious to hear!

 

[maxro]

Has anyone heard back from:

W&C post VI
HL post VI
Clyde & Co post VI
Bakers Summer post SJT
Sidley post app
Travers post app

Would be super grateful for a response

No for W&C post VI, Clyde & Co post VI & Travers post app

 

[soph107048]

Are these for summer apps?

Yess

 

[toughluck]

anyone heard back from AG, Dechert, P,W for summer yet?

 

[TortillaTC]

Did anybody hear from Orrick for Spring Vac Scheme?

It’s non-rolling so probably not since the deadline is 31 January.

 

[soph107048]

Also has anyone heard back from TW post WE for Summer VS? Or how long did the Spring people wait before receiving AC invites

 

[summersun]

Also has anyone heard back from TW post WE for Summer VS? Or how long did the Spring people wait before receiving AC invites

At my WE they said the deadline for the knowledge solicitor correcting us was 9th of February so to expect the results mid february.

 

[hawkins19]

Does anyone have any advice for feeling cripplingly underprepared for an assessment centre? I have two this week and have had basically no time to prepare

 

[flamingocelot]

If this is for spring they have already been sending out VS offers but idk about summer tbh.​

Where have you seen that VS offers have been given out? I have been scouring this website for a month and I've seen nothing

 

[Deleted member 43292]

Does anyone have any advice for feeling cripplingly underprepared for an assessment centre? I have two this week and have had basically no time to prepare

me toooo I have still not started preparing because I have essays dueee

honestly, there's nothing you can do apart from prepare as much as you can with the time you have left (that's how I am going to go about it once these dreadful essays are out of the way). Get your basics and fundamentals down, and the rest will be up to luck and general knowledge on the day I guess.

I found feeling stressed and worrying about this issue quite redundant - stressing won't help you win back more time or help you feel more prepared (it's a perpetual cycle lol)

honestly, trust me, you will be fine!! everyone feels underprepared going into ACs because it's just so uncertain and high-stakes. But I'm sure despite feeling underprepared, you might actually find that you are prepared after all. Don't underestimate the work you've done previously and your raw abilities when under pressure!

the best you can do for yourself right now given the circumstances is to use the time remaining efficiently, remain calm, and go in there with confidence! Best of luck!! let's hope this week goes well for both of us!

 

[floral.tcla]

Would others be keen on the creation of some type of Google sheet tracker for application outcomes, like TSR has for UCAS?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Does anyone have any advice for feeling cripplingly underprepared for an assessment centre? I have two this week and have had basically no time to prepare

I feel the same here I’ve got an AC and two WEs all next week and I feel like this guy right now:

 

[Novaa]

Would others be keen on the creation of some type of Google sheet tracker for application outcomes, like TSR has for UCAS?

Eek It has been a MINUTE since I used TSR, how would this work?