TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[hmevey]

Fieldfisher PFO I don't even know if they read my app it was in the second stage and all spaces got filled through first stage review which is great

 

[hmevey]

and OC PFO yay... Any insight into the hogan lovells online assessment - losing all faith, any help or words of wisdom appreciated

 

[Eudora]

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!

Hey! Hope you don’t mind me asking – when did you record your Addleshaw Goddard VI?

 

[marshall]

HSF Kramer Summer Vac Scheme Offer!!!!

congrats! when did you apply and do your AC?

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

people already getting willkie partner interview offers while i got nothing rn. it's OK i will accept my fate bc seriously how many people will turn down an interview with willkie

Frrr

 

[ssch7]

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!

do you know if clyde & co have given out all their AC offers?

 

[ssch7]

anyone else not receive the w&c captivate assessment. i’ve now received an email from their HR team saying that they can’t continue with my application as i haven’t done the online test…but i was never sent any online test?

was this something you had to do in portal without them letting you know?

 

[ilikelaw]

anyone else not receive the w&c captivate assessment. i’ve now received an email from their HR team saying that they can’t continue with my application as i haven’t done the online test…but i was never sent any online test?

was this something you had to do in portal without them letting you know?

i believe they gave the online test as part of the confirmation email iirc

 

[LH4]

Anyone have insight for Morgan Lewis telephone interview?

 

[clvlondon]

they're running AC's all month, aiming to communicate outcomes by mid-march. if you haven't heard back, might be worth emailing although i had about a weeks notice for my AC so possible they'll reach out to you soon

so it might be possible to still get an AC invite? I haven't heard back since completing SJT end of Dec

 

[ttso]

Anyone know how long Ashurst take post ac?

Grad rec said probably a few weeks

 

[trainee4u]

Has anybody who applied to Shoosmiths on their deadline got the tests?

Just received!

I applied around 20:25 on the deadline.

 

[lawstudent2]

Grad rec said probably a few weeks

Thank you!

 

[zara elles]

Anyone done a Trowers AC before? Super nervous rn

 

[kukubird]

Anyone have insight for Morgan Lewis telephone interview?

Congrats! When did you apply?

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

:hi @Abbie Whitlock , i have a q for an open day which is; Please reflect on any experiences - academic, professional, or extracurricular - that have shaped your career aspirations and explain how this event will support your development. - 1500 characters - kind of confused me ngl, would you be able to recommend an approach?

Hey!

The approach that I would take for this question is:

• Pick a few experiences from your academic / work / extracurricular background which genuinely motivated you to pursue a career in commercial law. Try to avoid picking too many, as depth is likely more important than breadth.
• Reflect on these experiences, rather than just describing them. Discuss what insights you gained and the aspects that you enjoyed in particular.
• Draw them together to show how, collectively, they shaped your interest in commercial law as a career path.
• Finish by explaining how the open day will build on both experiences and how this specific event will help your overall development (e.g. offering further insights into a practice area, or learning more about a specific firm).

A focused and reflective answer will appear much stronger than one that tries to discuss as many experiences as possible - I'd try to be very deliberate with the experiences you choose, and focus on the reflection element! I hope that assists

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

HSF Kramer Summer Vac Scheme Offer!!!!

Huge congratulations!!!! So happy to see this, and I hope you celebrate 🥳🥳

 

[Isobel.liddle]

From my little investigation, last year CRS sent 3 VI batches for the London office on the 7th, 12th, and 27th Feb. I hope that answer our questions and best of luck to us.

Thank you!! Fingers crossed for more news soon

 

[LH4]

Congrats! When did you apply?

Thank you! I applied on the deadline for the summer vacation scheme, i think it was like the 21st of jan?

 

[ADhillon01]

do you know if clyde & co have given out all their AC offers?

Same here. I saw there was a mention about more than one batch of ACs, but would be curious to know what all the dates are…