TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[legallybrunettte]

Hi everyone, If anyone has any insights or experiences relating to the Macfarlanes AC, I would really appreciate it if you could PM me. Thank you very much in advance.

to clarify, this is for the vacation scheme!

 

[summersun]

Just got a Farrer & Co PFO, anyone know if the VS and TC application allowance still applies this year? The email doesn’t say so and it’s sort of unclear in the website FAQs. Like has anyone asked grad rec this year ?

The email mentions the vacation scheme so may be we will still be considered... but if our applications did not make it past the first stage for VS I don't know if they will for DTC...

 

[flamingocelot]

Yep!

I went to their open day and if I recall rightly they are happy for you to then apply for the TC in the same cycle if you are PFO'd from the VS

 

[赐给我tc]

Did anyone hear back from cms today with tc offers?

 

[lawcool]

The email mentions the vacation scheme so may be we will still be considered... but if our applications did not make it past the first stage for VS I don't know if they will for DTC...

Yeah, I only ask because I applied last minute as I was revising for exams so I genuinely don’t think it was my best work. Always worth a shot

 

[Isobel.liddle]

A few people received AC invites last week

Ahhh okay, does that mean we should be expecting rejections if we haven't heard?

 

[lawcool]

I went to their open day and if I recall rightly they are happy for you to then apply for the TC in the same cycle if you are PFO'd from the VS

Thanks so much!!!

 

[WillKitchen]

How many seconds do we have to choose for each qs if I may ask?

I don’t think there is an explicit time limit, but you should probably be able to make a choice in just one or two seconds.

 

[yasmars]

Ahhh okay, does that mean we should be expecting rejections if we haven't heard?

I have no idea tbh

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Any news from Debevoise?

 

[legalbeast]

Did anyone hear back from cms today with tc offers?

Yeah a number of people have for London office.. I’ve heard nothing though. Losing hope by the hour

 

[solicitor_2028]

anyone who applied for DLA internship (regional) on the deadline and still hasn't heard back?

 

[TCGrad1642]

So only two days left to hear from Mishcon Spring! Kind of scary!!

 

[Donuttime]

So only two days left to hear from Mishcon Spring! Kind of scary!!

do you know if they released AC's in batches previous years or all at once?

 

[HopefulTC]

Guys, btw, Hogan has started sending AC invites. However, A campus ambassador informed me that they don't send invites in bulk, so we don't need to worry. Idkkkk what to make of it.

Is this for spring, summer or dtc?

 

[LawAspirer]

no

Any news from Debevoise?

nope

 

[LaDiva]

Just got a Farrer & Co PFO, anyone know if the VS and TC application allowance still applies this year? The email doesn’t say so and it’s sort of unclear in the website FAQs. Like has anyone asked grad rec this year ?

Sorry to read this, if you don't mind when did you apply? I've applied on 28/12 and still waiting

 

[lawcool]

Sorry to read this, if you don't mind when did you apply? I've applied on 28/12 and still waiting

Thank you, and deadline day! Good luck, no news is good news atp!

 

[helenaskelton]

Akin TI and Farrer PFO lol

 

[Afuturetrainee]

Have a look through here. Although non-binding, I think most firms will abide within reason: https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/topic...ry-code-of-recruitment-for-trainee-solicitors

« Employers will respond to all applicants regardless of outcome »… I know a couple of firms breaking this code ….( coughs Paul Hastings )