TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Hey, congrats! Just wondering roughly when you completed the Clyde & Co VI?

On the deadline, and I think they sent all invitations at once because the only available dates are 10 and 12/2 and slots are first come first served.

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Do you know if they’re sending acs in batches? I also applied to spring 😓

Congratulations 🎉 please could you confirm if you also received the Clyde survey email that went out today?

Congrats!! when did you complete the VI for Clyde & Co?

I think they sent all at once because the only available dates are 10 and 12/2 and slots are first come first served and they are holding a briefing on Tue. I completed the VI on the deadline. Yes I received the Clyde survey email yesterday.

 

[HopefulTC]

Freshfields summer VS offer!!!
This forum has helped so much. - thanks to each and every one of you!!

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

I think they sent all at once because the only available dates are 10 and 12/2 and slots are first come first served and they are holding a briefing on Tue. I completed the VI on the deadline. Yes I received the Clyde survey email yesterday.

I believe last year they had 3 batches, with the batches being around 2 weeks apart through February. I don't think it's game over yet if you haven't received a Clyde & Co AC yet (and this is based on what I saw on last year's forum rather than just personal copium).

 

[hanz123]

my emails have been so dry 😢

 

[flamingocelot]

Wldnt call it a PFO
Think they just filled all spots without even looking at the second batch

Lol good point I’ll go with this 🤝

 

[TCLAuser2002]

Paul, Weiss PFO post app

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

I believe last year they had 3 batches, with the batches being around 2 weeks apart through February. I don't think it's game over yet if you haven't received a Clyde & Co AC yet (and this is based on what I saw on last year's forum rather than just personal copium).

Oh thanks for chipping in! I would also say not to worry too much. I tend not to worry because I worry more about submitting future applications and am happy to let submitted apps sleep hahaha

 

[Mike Ross 2025]

Paul, Weiss PFO post app

Spring or summer?

 

[Elsie07777]

Oh thanks for chipping in! I would also say not to worry too much. I tend not to worry because I worry more about submitting future applications and am happy to let submitted apps sleep hahaha

Congrats! May I ask is this for Spring or Summer? Maybe it was mentioned but I couldn’t find it rn. Thanks!

 

[justagirl23]

is there anyone who is also doing the spring vs ac for clyde & co that wants to work with each other to prepare?

 

[TCTC]

Debevoise & Plimpton AC! I’m surprised cos I don’t even meet their minimum requirements for A-levels (AAA whereas I’ve got ABB)…

I applied quite close to the deadline and I believe I ticked both spring and summer. They’ve given me a week to accept (5th Feb). Idk what to expect.

omd congrats Harvey!!! 🤩🤩

 

[Bread]

Does anyone know what the KL Gates application process is?

It mentions online exercises, are these SJTs, WG, something else..? Also, unclear whether they take place at AC or before then.

Thanks!

Anyone?

 

[soph107048]

I think they sent all at once because the only available dates are 10 and 12/2 and slots are first come first served and they are holding a briefing on Tue. I completed the VI on the deadline. Yes I received the Clyde survey email yesterday.

This was for spring, right? So summer invites still not sent yet

 

[EL2003]

Has anyone else still not heard from HFW? Should I assume PFO?

 

[TheSlapDotCom]

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

i think i did crap asw😭but swr it was rigged man

 

[Z48]

Does anyone know what the KL Gates application process is?

It mentions online exercises, are these SJTs, WG, something else..? Also, unclear whether they take place at AC or before then.

Thanks!

I haven’t done the test so I’m not sure exactly what it involves but it’s been called a verbal analysis test in past years, and it’s before interview/AC

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Akin PFO post TI. A bit disappointed cos I thought the TI went reasonably well.

I’m thinking it’s cos it went over by 20 mins. They said it should be 25 mins mine was 45…

I applied 15 Dec, sat the SJT and WG on 5 Jan, got the TI on 8 Jan and sat the TI 22 Jan.

Lowkey think Weil is gna be a PFO post AC. Oh well it is what it is on to the next I guess!

 

[lawyersum]

Akin PFO post TI. A bit disappointed cos I thought the TI went reasonably well.

I’m thinking it’s cos it went over by 20 mins. They said it should be 25 mins mine was 45…

I applied 15 Dec, sat the SJT and WG on 5 Jan, got the TI on 8 Jan and sat the TI 22 Jan.

Lowkey think Weil is gna be a PFO post AC. Oh well it is what it is on to the next I guess!

Their loss!!!

 

[kukubird]

Akin PFO post TI. A bit disappointed cos I thought the TI went reasonably well.

I’m thinking it’s cos it went over by 20 mins. They said it should be 25 mins mine was 45…

I applied 15 Dec, sat the SJT and WG on 5 Jan, got the TI on 8 Jan and sat the TI 22 Jan.

Lowkey think Weil is gna be a PFO post AC. Oh well it is what it is on to the next I guess!

Sorry to hear this, it’s 100% their loss! Did they send you an email?