TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Birketts rejection post test.

Same. Honestly didn't feel like the test reflected our ability, but oh well, they reviewed our application answers again.

 

[lowkeyloser]

Any Debevoise PFOs?

Also dying to know this and whether they have sent out any additional open day invites this week? If they haven't sent out open day invites this week, I assume we can expect the PFOs to start rolling in.

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

heyy u mean the HL AC?

No (I feel embarrassed now, as that's what it reads like, sorry for the confusion). Online assessment invitation for DTC - only posted in the VS forum, as I was grumbling about Fladgate😅

 

[Bob142]

Any news from CC post-AC for DTC yet?

 

[Ernesto]

Same. Honestly didn't feel like the test reflected our ability, but oh well, they reviewed our application answers again.

I used AI and finished with 3 mins to go I thought I cooked ffs.

 

[Ernesto]

Hey, does anyone have experience with Dechert Interviews, Addleshaw Goddard AC, and/or Clyde & Co AC? Would be happy to trade insights with other firms (UK and US) or prep together for it!

Is this for London AC for Addleshaw. When did you record your VI?

 

[nicoledm]

Aspiring lawyer loses claim against Clyde & Co over training contract rejections - Legal Cheek

City player successfully defends claim, though judge criticises handling of applications

www-legalcheek-com.cdn.ampproject.org

Despite dismissing the claims in full, the judge criticised aspects of Clyde & Co’s handling of the applications.

He said the firm’s “passionate” commitment to inclusion and diversity did “not at all times sit comfortably” with its handling of the recruitment process, particularly in relation to the London and Bristol training contracts

The tribunal also criticised what it described as the “extraordinary failure” to inform Epelle of the outcome of her London application, calling it “another deeply regrettable lapse” for which no explanation had been provided. It suggested the firm should consider reviewing its recruitment systems.

 

[summersun]

It says from receipt of the invite not including the day of the invite so the 23:59pm Monday deadline on the shortlister email is probably right? but happy to hear what they say if anyone sends a clarification email

Hi where do you see that in the email?

 

[futuretrainee10123]

Will the Forsters VI will be SJT/competency based? Or do we think it will be case study based, why law/why Forsters? Prepping for all, ofc, but just wondered!

Heya, have you heard back from Forsters yet since the VI?

 

[futuretrainee10123]

anyone heard back from forsters post-SJT?

Heya. I did a VI here almost 2 weeks ago - have you heard back yet?

 

[futuretrainee10123]

FORSTERS VI YAYY!!!

Samee did it a couple weeks ago - have you heard back yet?

 

[Hopeful applicant]

Any insight into Debevoise AC? Is the interview based solely on the article read? Do they tend to challenge you and try arguing or just check commercial awareness and the general understanding of the article? Thanks!

(btw I got my invitation last week)

 

[TCLAAAA]

Any insight into Debevoise AC? Is the interview based solely on the article read? Do they tend to challenge you and try arguing or just check commercial awareness and the general understanding of the article? Thanks!

(btw I got my invitation last week)

I did last year: dm me.

 

[Legalfreak212]

Got to Bristows partner review stage, now we wait😓

 

[kukubird]

Anyone heard from Akin?

 

[Arv_329]

Still haven't heard from NRF (post-vi) or Cleary (post-WG), should I presume PFO for both?

 

[elizabethkate]

Got to Bristows partner review stage, now we wait😓

i got this email too, is this automatic or just part of the process?

 

[ssch7]

CRS VI completed.

They have a very good practice interview which is specific to their office. 9 practice questions from the actual grad recruitment team, whereas the real interview is only 5. That gives candidates a very good run-up to the real thing.

I think I did a better job on the practice interview than the real one, however! Oh well.

do they assess your practice ones? bit of a strange way to do things no? 9 practice questions is crazyyyy

 

[henry1050]

does anyone have insights into goodwin AC, like timings etc? i know its group exercise, written exercise and interview, wondering if the interview is also about the written exercise or completely separate?

was wondering the same thing

 

[James Wakefield]

i got this email too, is this automatic or just part of the process?

I got this too. Not automatic!

Grad rec filter down the video interviews and they’re then marked again by a Partner (along with your application).

So we’ve made it past the initial sift.