TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Cece176]

6,6,6,9 in Mishcon SJT. Is that okay? Quite unhappy with AI Chat experience. Will report back...

 

[hfbjsdhfbhf]

I received a TC from my dream firm!! It still feels surreal to say. But thank you to the TCLA forum for supporting and being a great resource throughout- this was my 3rd cycle as an international student. I’ve done 50+ applications across the years so don’t give up because it all it takes is one yes! And what’s meant to be will be!

 

[Shiv Lawy]

Licked my wounds from the Akin rejection after meeting a managing associate from Orrick today who said and I quote "You would make a great funds lawyer" and will put in a good word with recruitment since I've already submitted for Orrick. This is my new target firm, does a lot more VC which I'm interested in moreso than PE mid market.

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

did someone have this problem with Mishcon's amberjack

 

[radssss]

6,6,6,9 in Mishcon SJT. Is that okay? Quite unhappy with AI Chat experience. Will report back...

I got kind of the same - 6,6,7,9 - I believe it’s a very good score so congratulations on that!

No clue how I feel about my ai chat tho :/
Hopefully we make it through!

 

[Afuturetrainee]

just logged on and just saw that there are already some people with covington ACs?? FOR SUMMER? ITS BEEN TWO WEEKS THIS IS CRAZYYY

But they only have a summer scheme

 

[qaz99]

Has anyone heard back from Weil AC yet?

Yes, heard back on Tuesday

 

[fTS3002]

did someone have this problem with Mishcon's amberjack
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Were you able to figure this out?

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

Were you able to figure this out?

Nope - just sent a message to the Mishcon team. Hopefully they are nice about it. Send them an email as well!

 

[Applicant7874652]

Do we think D&P are done with OD invites

 

[floral.tcla]

Read more. Write notes. Then read even more.

How do you make time for that while being a final year uni student🫠🫠

 

[floral.tcla]

well. 2nd post ac PFO of this cycle. maybe I didn’t do the ac dance enough? Time to lock in on uni and pause VS apps until I have way more time and dedication to give it 100% not just 70%.
on a related note advice from ppl in a similar situation would be much appreciated !!
And before I get attacked on this I am very very grateful to have received two AC invites at great international firms but it is disappointing to come out with nothing

 

[OliviaPope]

Does anyone know what month Mishcon AC's are for summer vac scheme?

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

Do we think D&P are done with OD invites

 

[Applicant7874652]

What I’m thinking is, I’ve been invited for it in a previous cycle and I got the invite on a Monday (with deadline to confirm attendance that Thursday). So maybe more invites tomorrow and Monday lol

 

[BelleOfTheLawBall]

well. 2nd post ac PFO of this cycle. maybe I didn’t do the ac dance enough? Time to lock in on uni and pause VS apps until I have way more time and dedication to give it 100% not just 70%.
on a related note advice from ppl in a similar situation would be much appreciated !!
And before I get attacked on this I am very very grateful to have received two AC invites at great international firms but it is disappointing to come out with nothing

i just flunked my 3rd AC too... feeling so disappointed in myself. I also feel ashamed.

i would love to hear any advice from people too regarding this issue. Best of luck, this process is not for the weak indeed.

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

i just flunked my 3rd AC too... feeling so disappointed in myself. I also feel ashamed.

i would love to hear any advice from people too regarding this issue. Best of luck, this process is not for the weak indeed.

well. 2nd post ac PFO of this cycle. maybe I didn’t do the ac dance enough? Time to lock in on uni and pause VS apps until I have way more time and dedication to give it 100% not just 70%.
on a related note advice from ppl in a similar situation would be much appreciated !!
And before I get attacked on this I am very very grateful to have received two AC invites at great international firms but it is disappointing to come out with nothing

Cliched but it is amazing to even get to an AC. You have that experience under your belt so defo don't feel shame. Work through that disappointment, ask for feedback, and apply it to what you have to do next.

 

[seriouscandidate_]

did someone have this problem with Mishcon's amberjack
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I’m having the exact same problem and it’s pissing me off

 

[AJ1]

Sorry to repeat but just wanted to ask if anyone has insights on the V&E or Bakers VI. Even if just motivational or purely competency to save on the prep time.

I’ve got insight for several firms AC’s, including Reed Smith and Ropes & Gray.

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

I’m having the exact same problem and it’s pissing me off

I sent them an email - you should too. Hopefully if enough of us complain, they'll grant an extension.