TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Moo&mak]

Does anyone have any insight into Irwin Mitchell’s written exercise or as any insight about completing written exercise in general.

I am a bit nervous about completing them.

 

[Steakbake]

Anyone have insights regarding Macfarlanes 2nd Stage Assessment?

 

[lawstudent272003]

So sorry to hear was this post AC?

No this was post Online test - just got the email now

 

[SamiyaJ]

Is everyone starting to get ready for DTC apps?

 

[summersun]

Is everyone starting to get ready for DTC apps?

Yes only one VS application left and then moving to DTC

 

[hxnnahrobinson]

Has anyone heard back from Addleshaw Goddard regional for summer AC?

 

[ridetolegal]

i spoke to HR and they said it varies year on year depending on business need so no set number

Thank you x

 

[Prudentia]

Is everyone starting to get ready for DTC apps?

Yep! I'm actually looking forward to them, because the deadlines aren't so tight. They're spread out over month. Plus I have managed to become a part-time legal intern in my current organisation which I can shout about (thanks to one of my very kind colleagues who is a lawyer).

 

[ash_22]

Any ACs from Simmons for Summer vac? Haven't heard since VI, wondering if I should assume a rejection..

 

[Eva11]

Fingers crossed we’re still in the running! I did email asking for clarification, if they come back I’ll let you know

Thank you!

 

[Novaa]

Is everyone starting to get ready for DTC apps?

I have my list ready, I’m just soooo tired LOOL.

But I know that’s just my procrastination trying to sneak up, so I’m just going to try ease into it and reward myself. #ClassicalConditioning

 

[boots pharmacy]

Yes only one VS application left and then moving to DTC

What's your final app?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Is everyone starting to get ready for DTC apps?

Yeah I’m gna send 2 more VS apps and then I’m gna move on to send some DTC apps. I’ve got a list of around 10 firms but I doubt I’ll get through them all depending on where things end up.​

 

[SamiyaJ]

I have my list ready, I’m just soooo tired LOOL.

But I know that’s just my procrastination trying to sneak up, so I’m just going to try ease into it and reward myself. #ClassicalConditioning

Only way to do it! I’m going to start on my list soon

 

[Jennifer2003]

Can you apply to DTCs without having done a vac scheme before? I feel like it’s expected that you have if you apply to DTC but maybe that’s just in my head lol

 

[Jennifer2003]

Hogan lovells PFO for summer vac scheme :/

 

[RSK]

HL summer VS post Job Sim PFO; completed job sim beginning of November. Good luck to anyone still waiting

 

[Prudentia]

Can you apply to DTCs without having done a vac scheme before? I feel like it’s expected that you have if you apply to DTC but maybe that’s just in my head lol

You don't have to have done a VS to apply for a DTC. A lot of firms recognise that not everyone is able to complete a VS hence why they have the DTC route. You don't even need legal work experience to secure a DTC. DTCs can be more competitive though, as many firms often fill their training contracts with candidates from VS first.

 

[RSK]

is Links likely to send out more ACs for Spring, given that they have been hosting ACs since the beginning of Jan?

 

[thedonnabrief]

did anyone get links ac for summer this week?