TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[radssss]

fieldfisher pfo and yh echo above points they said they would consider us for phase 2 but instead didn’t bother and just took from phase 1 that is a shame when the form to apply with was so complicated

What pissed me off is I’m sure they said they’re non rolling and now I can’t find that info on their website but guess what bright network posted the job as soon as they opened it and it still says non rolling there😂

 

[Bread]

I didn’t apply to fieldfisher but tbh if I were GR and couldn’t be bothered to read all the applications I would have just lied in the PFO email to save face😂

 

[Jennifer2003]

I have an AC tomorrow that involves a case study and I'm panicking about not being prepared enough. Does anybody know of any free/affordable resources that could be helpful with some last minute prep?

 

[Ernesto]

This makes it all better though

We understand that this is not the outcome you were hoping for but we truly value your interest in the firm and are very grateful for the time and effort you put into your application. We’re hosting a virtual employability workshop specifically for candidates who were not successful in this recruitment cycle, taking place on Monday 9th March 2026 at 17:30.

I’m gonna turn up and call them out (burner e-mail, camera off, of course)

 

[hanz123]

I’m gonna turn up and call them out (burner e-mail, camera off, of course)

AS U SHOULD

 

[adf43256]

If ive not heard back post AC for 3 and a half weeks should I assume PFO? Has anyone heard back later and been given an offer before or should I just come to terms with it

 

[Ernesto]

 

[radssss]

If ive not heard back post AC for 3 and a half weeks should I assume PFO? Has anyone heard back later and been given an offer before or should I just come to terms with it

It’s not over till it’s over. Maybe you were one of the firsts to give the ac and other people are still giving it?

Maybe if you name the firm it’ll be easier for people to tell you if they’ve heard back and when they gave the ac/or any previous experiences with them.

 

[safari3]

I’m gonna turn up and call them out (burner e-mail, camera off, of course)

Pls do because it’s such a joke. Completely misleading!

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

lol Fieldfisher didn’t even bother to invite me to the employability talk:


Thank you for applying to Fieldfisher’s Training Contract 2028 (London). We appreciate the time and effort you put into your application.

After careful review by our Early Careers Team, we regret to inform you that we are unable to progress your application to the next stage. We understand this news may be disappointing, and we apologise for any frustration this may cause.

I'm sorry that we cannot provide individual feedback, but we've had high volumes of applications and a small team to review them. As we read all application forms submitted for this position, these were some of the common reasons for rejection and may not apply to directly to you.

I hope you find them useful and can incorporate any learnings into future, successful applications:

• Incomplete or inaccurate information: Ensure all sections of the application are fully completed and accurate.
• Lack of relevant experience or skills: Highlight experiences and skills that directly relate to the role you are applying for.
• Insufficient demonstration of motivation: Clearly articulate your interest in Fieldfisher and the specific role you've applied to.

 

[radssss]

lol Fieldfisher didn’t even bother to invite me to the employability talk:


Thank you for applying to Fieldfisher’s Training Contract 2028 (London). We appreciate the time and effort you put into your application.

After careful review by our Early Careers Team, we regret to inform you that we are unable to progress your application to the next stage. We understand this news may be disappointing, and we apologise for any frustration this may cause.

I'm sorry that we cannot provide individual feedback, but we've had high volumes of applications and a small team to review them. As we read all application forms submitted for this position, these were some of the common reasons for rejection and may not apply to directly to you.

I hope you find them useful and can incorporate any learnings into future, successful applications:

• Incomplete or inaccurate information: Ensure all sections of the application are fully completed and accurate.
• Lack of relevant experience or skills: Highlight experiences and skills that directly relate to the role you are applying for.
• Insufficient demonstration of motivation: Clearly articulate your interest in Fieldfisher and the specific role you've applied to.

“As we read all application forms submitted for this position” - liar liar pants on fire🤣🤣🤣🤣

Sorry to hear this btw

 

[lawstudent2]

Has anyone emailed weil grad rec to see what is going on?
Considering how set they were on getting back to us last week this wait is a bit of a joke now

 

[nalinp]

Fieldfisher rejection due to rolling basis despite their website explicitly stating they do not view apps on a rolling basis

do you think they even looked at the second group, it's quite frustrating

 

[elle woods]

Has anyone emailed weil grad rec to see what is going on?
Considering how set they were on getting back to us last week this wait is a bit of a joke now

It's making me so anxious lmao (I'm totally not jumping at every notification I get)

and Kirkland too lol

 

[radssss]

do you think they even looked at the second group, it's quite frustrating

They said in their email they didn’t.

We can now confirm that Phase One is complete. However, due to the exceptionally high volume of strong applications, this now means that all of our Training Contract and Summer Scheme places have now been filled.

I mean if they filled all places I’m sure they didn’t look because it won’t make sense :/

 

[lawstudent2]

It's making me so anxious lmao

and Kirkland too lol

same im literally sat refreshing my emails and staring at my phone haha
its just so inconserate when they give a timeline and don't follow it, like if ur not gonna meet it just email us and say
the silence is awful

 

[SamiyaJ]

They said in their email they didn’t.

We can now confirm that Phase One is complete. However, due to the exceptionally high volume of strong applications, this now means that all of our Training Contract and Summer Scheme places have now been filled.

I mean if they filled all places I’m sure they didn’t look because it won’t make sense :/

“Phase One”- why does this sound like a military operation 😭😭😭

 

[lawcool]

omg did you, congrats! Can I ask when you applied please?

I applied on the day of the deadline but didn’t realise the general application confirmation email had a RARE questionnaire link in it! So only completely that last week, keeping everything crossed that this has just put me at the bottom of the pile and they’re yet to get to me! 😅

Hi! Thank you <3 and I was deadline day too, fingers crossed for you!!!

 

[elle woods]

same im literally sat refreshing my emails and staring at my phone haha
its just so inconserate when they give a timeline and don't follow it, like if ur not gonna meet it just email us and say
the silence is awful

Yea I would really appreciate an email or some transparency just so I know what to expect and when to expect it 😭 I feel like I've been stood up by a date or something HAHA

applying to law firms really feels like dating tbh...I think after this I'll have 10 years of dating experience without ever going on an actual date 😂

 

[J.SZ]

Has anyone emailed weil grad rec to see what is going on?
Considering how set they were on getting back to us last week this wait is a bit of a joke now

I think they are still getting back to people today - received an offer this morning!