TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Abbie Whitlock]

People who heard back from Mishcon last Friday what time did you hear (it’s my birthday today and I’m hoping for good news ahaha)

Happy Birthday!!

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Guys ive got a bit of a dilemma. I have an exam on the morning of my AC. For context the exam releases at 10am and is due at 11:30am the same day. Whereas the AC starts at 13:30. The exam is a BPP resit so not crucial imo but I spoke to them and they seem unable to allow me to sit it on a different date. I'm hesitant to reach out to the firm to reschedule the AC because this is a firm I really like and despite the fact that they probably will be willing to accommodate my situation, I also dont want to do a later AC at the risk of potentially missing out on offers. I feel like its doable if I do the exam in the morning and then do the AC at 1pm but I'd appreciate any advice lol

Hello!

This is a very understandable dilemma, and I totally get why you are torn. While it is technically possible to sit the exam in the morning and attend the AC in the afternoon, I'd keep in mind that the assessment might be quite mentally draining, and you want to be focused and composed going into the AC.

Firms are usually very understanding about academic clashes, and I think it is highly unlikely that requesting a reschedule for an exam conflict will be held against you. Additionally, attending a later AC does not usually reduce your chances of an offer - a lot of firms know that there will be strong candidates at the later ACs as well, and many will hold off on making any offers until then.

If this is a firm that you are particularly keen on, it may be worth prioritising performing at your best in the AC. However, if you do decide to do both on the same day, I would perhaps use the time in between the exam and AC to give yourself a short break to reset (rather than trying to cram in any last minute prep)

 

[ArthurWeasleyLaw]

Has anyone heard back from Weil today post AC?

nope. did it last tuesday

 

[ArthurWeasleyLaw]

Are they responding today?

not sure… hope so

 

[Legalfreak212]

Anyone heard back from Clyde and Co or Mayer Brown today?

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

People who heard back from Mishcon last Friday what time did you hear (it’s my birthday today and I’m hoping for good news ahaha)

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

If you had an issue with Mishcon's SJT, it should be working now! (I think)

 

[SBD total 1000lbs (and an applicant)]

still waiting for HSFK summer... who else hasnt heard

 

[soph107048]

Has anyone who applied to Clyde summer gotten an AC? Or just spring

 

[Chak]

Has anyone who applied to clyde summer got an AC yet? Or just spring

someone mentioned here that they already got one. I think they will be doing it in batches as they have crazy amount of applications to go through

 

[CharlesT47]

Are we supposed to hear from Kirkland this week?

 

[Deleted member 43736]

Hey!

I can't imagine that this would be a major issue, but I would flag it to the graduate recruitment team just in case. Small errors like this are very common, so I'd just email them and briefly explain that you've noticed the mistake in the dates, clarify the correct ones, and apologise for the confusion

perfect thank you abbie!!

 

[sapphireoreos]

Any forsters acs sent out for the end of Feb slots yet??

I got an AC invite last year around early Feb so don’t worry just yet

 

[TheSlapDotCom]

People who heard back from Mishcon last Friday what time did you hear (it’s my birthday today and I’m hoping for good news ahaha)

happy birthday queen

 

[jagath]

still waiting for HSFK summer... who else hasnt heard

it’s getting frustrating now. i applied in mid november and passed the test a few days later, haven’t heard a peep since then. i don’t even know if they’re still giving out ac invites

 

[TheSlapDotCom]

it’s getting frustrating now. i applied in mid november and passed the test a few days later, haven’t heard a peep since then. i don’t even know if they’re still giving out ac invites

im pretty sure they haven’t started ACs for summer…cz arent they still doing spring ACs?

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Guys I did so badly in Mishcon's amberjack. I legit have never gotten such a low score before WTF

 

[lawcool]

Guys I did so badly in Mishcon's amberjack. I legit have never gotten such a low score before WTF

Samehahah

 

[Zimpakos]

People who heard back from Mishcon last Friday what time did you hear (it’s my birthday today and I’m hoping for good news ahaha)

happy birthday! they message quite late from what I've seen around 6pm

 

[sbbusybee]

still waiting for HSFK summer... who else hasnt heard

I was just about to ask about this, and also Paul, Weiss for summer - anyone heard anything further?