TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[marshall]

Hi all! Does anyone have any advice for the Debevoise Open Day e.g. how to prepare, what will they ask? Thank you so much!

 

[anon78365222111]

Just checked my Pinsent Masons account and got PFO post VI, didnt even get an email

That’s wild ngl, firms be ruthless

 

[Afuturetrainee]

@Abbie Whitlock Is it advisable to email firms asking to move scheme dates. I selected summer for some apps but it looks like I can do mostly spring now. Is this advisable or should I just wait to see if I'm progressed for summer?

 

[user397485]

when will we hear from slaughter post interview

 

[T. Rainee]

So I stopped vaping 24 hours ago cos I’m sick of depending on flavoured battery powered air and now my anxiety for everything is through the roof, especially since firms are not getting back to me! Well, I did get Farrer PFO post app for VS yesterday, but managed to get to first stage interview last cycle for DTC

If I start spamming then pls turn a blind eye, I’m going through it atm

This is soooooo real omg

 

[TCLAuser2002]

Just checked my Pinsent Masons account and got PFO post VI, didnt even get an email

Dubai Gateway or normal VS/TC

 

[Hopeful applicant]

when will we hear from slaughter post interview

if you are unsuccesful it can be around a week. If they think you have a chance it can be longer, as they reach out to referees. (2/3 weeks)

(edit: YMMV -- take it with a grain of salt)

 

[SBD total 1000lbs (and an applicant)]

What podcasts do you guys use to stay up to date commercially?

the FT one

 

[lawcool]

Osborne Clarke virtual assessment centre, could cry as I really thought I flopped the online test

 

[Careergal]

Hey, I have an upcoming AC with a US firm where the structure is: motivation interview, written exercise and group assessment. I was just wondering if anyone had any tips on how best to prepare for these exercises and with a US firm too (as this is my first time) I'd greatly appreciate ANYTHING!

 

[yasmars]

OMG OC virtual assessment centre!!!! I feel like I’m dreaming

 

[lawcool]

OMG OC virtual assessment centre!!!! I feel like I’m dreaming

Literally SAME!!! Go us

 

[trainee4u]

Osborne Clarke virtual assessment centre, could cry as I really thought I flopped the online test

I guess this means PFO for me, lol

 

[hawkins19]

OMG OC virtual assessment centre!!!! I feel like I’m dreaming

Huge congrats!!!! which office?

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Osborne Clarke virtual AC and Clyde & Co Virtual AC invite 2 minutes apart!!!!!!

 

[lawenthusiast03]

Eversheds London Summer VS and BCLP London Spring VS offers this morning

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Osborne Clarke virtual AC and Clyde & Co Virtual AC invite 2 minutes apart!!!!!!

Congrats!!!!!! Which location for clyde & co please?

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Congrats!!!!!! Which location for clyde & co please?

Thank you! It's London Spring Vac Scheme

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

I guess this means PFO for me, lol

to stay optimistic, I remember a few days ago OC released a batch of virtual ACs and PFOs (we'll see though)

 

[yasmars]

Huge congrats!!!! which office?

Thank you! I applied for London. There was still quite a few slots so don’t give up!!