TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[TCLA0322]

Bristows pfo- happy pfo day i guess

 

[SamiyaJ]

Proskeur Rose AC invite!!!

I would be very very grateful for any insight as it is one of my top choices and I have no clue what to expect in the AC (they will provide details closer to time of the activities).

@fTS3002 @Mart1nVa1l congrats guys!! Do Yall wanna create a gc to prep? Let me know if anyone else wants to be added.

Congrats!!! Also never heard of this firm before (so naive) so I’ve learnt something new today 😂

 

[futureharveyspecter]

Hi, does anyone have any ideas for structuring legal briefs for a written assessment? @Abbie Whitlock

 

[wqueens8]

I haven't heard back yet but yapped about Bird & Bird too 😭 Oh well see you soon PFO gang 🤩

same, and i know my answer was not very good 🥲 did anybody have the question about the values? I can't remember what it was but I remember thinking I didn't answer it properly.

 

[letthisbethefinalcycle]

Hsfk summer pfo post app. I know open days dont entitle me to expect an ac but this one was particularly hard to take…absolute dream firm, had been progressed to their ac 3 years ago, managed to get one vs at another silver circle firm, one internship overseas at an international firm and distinctions for law conversion plus SQE course since last pfo post ac. Thought I’d have a strong chance this time? But no I guess they sorted my app to the no hopers bin ahahaha

 

[kukubird]

For people who’ve heard back from Proskauer, Congrats!!! When did you apply?

 

[Meg_Thee_Applicant]

BCLP & White & Case summer VS PFO 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Is anyone like me, haven't heard from Ashurst for their summer vac schemme application since the initial written application and online test lmao

 

[radssss]

Thank you and 22 Jan!

For people who’ve heard back from Proskauer, Congrats!!! When did you apply?

 

[elle woods]

to people who are waiting to hear back from Kirkland post AC:

I've talked to a few people - it sounds like the firm has been doing the next round interviews last week and this week - I'm assuming a PFO!!

Edit: don't PM me about this - idk anything past this! My friends just said that they have friends who have been interviewing with them in the past week

 

[hopingforamiracle]

Hsfk summer pfo post app. I know open days dont entitle me to expect an ac but this one was particularly hard to take…absolute dream firm, had been progressed to their ac 3 years ago, managed to get one vs at another silver circle firm, one internship overseas at an international firm and distinctions for law conversion plus SQE course since last pfo post ac. Thought I’d have a strong chance this time? But no I guess they sorted my app to the no hopers bin ahahaha

I feel you. There was a firm that accepted me for their open day and I actually spoke to grad rec about my credentials. I got rejected twice and I thought okay but why? I know its super disheartening but I always try to think of it as this is taking me closer to where I want to be. Everytime something hasn’t worked out like I wanted it to, 99% of the time it was for a good reason. But do not give up. if one firm can’t see your brilliant credentials or don't think its a match, then it's their loss. keep at it mate ❤️‍🩹

 

[a114]

I just got an online assessment invite for Fladgate but i'm not familiar with the testing. They saying that "The assessments will test critical reasoning, situational judgement and soft skills." Can anyone help with any insights?

 

[hopingforamiracle]

I just got an online assessment invite for Fladgate but i'm not familiar with the testing. They saying that "The assessments will test critical reasoning, situational judgement and soft skills." Can anyone help with any insights?

Does it indicate who the provider is?

 

[Novaa]

Just remembered there’s a comment of me somewhere on TikTok saying this is my last cycle! 💀

OHHH I HAVE TO COOK SOMETHING UP, I CAN’T GO OUT LIKE THIS 😭😭

 

[a114]

Does it indicate who the provider is?

The Test Partnership, they have some practice tests I was looking at (seems generally pretty standard) but these online tests always feel like a lottery anyway so just looking for any edge I can get

 

[kukubird]

Thank you and 22 Jan!

ah okay, i applied in december so im assuming PFO

 

[radssss]

ah okay, i applied in december so im assuming PFO

Wait till 12 Feb! There are three ac days to pick from then also the deadline for us to respond is 5 Feb so I’m assuming if people back out they may send out more invites?

 

[trainee4u]

Congrats!!! Also never heard of this firm before (so naive) so I’ve learnt something new today 😂

it sounds like it should be some sort of German butt doctor.

 

[justagirl23]

anyone know anything about stephenson harwood, i applied so early thinking they were rolling and i know its not been long since closing date but just wondering.

also is it correct that if you pass their sjt and vi you are through to the vac scheme?

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

anyone know anything about stephenson harwood, i applied so early thinking they were rolling and i know its not been long since closing date but just wondering.

also is it correct that if you pass their sjt and vi you are through to the vac scheme?

Hey!

Just on your second question, last cycle that was the case - the process was: (1) Application Stage, (2) Online Test (SJT/VI), and then (3) VS offer. You then completed an AC on the scheme in order to be assessed for the training contract. However, this may have changed since last cycle, so please do feel free to correct me if I am wrong!