TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[ABC234]

Why is everyone hearing back and my email is dry as the desert 😭 😭 😭

 

[Gracejonesd]

Hi has anyone heard anything from Russell-Cooke today? Apparently they are sending out responses in batches :/

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

hi!! has anyone heard back from hogan for summer vac scheme post job sim? thank you in advance!

Yeah quite a few people have had ACs and summer vac scheme offers. I think HL ACs run until March though so there’s still a chance!​

 

[tc2026]

hey has anyone heard back from the Bank of England?

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

GT PFO

What's GT?

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

Why is everyone hearing back and my email is dry as the desert 😭 😭 😭

Mine too

 

[haribolover]

What's GT?

Greenberg Traurig - also was rejected

 

[desk70]

I'm still waiting on Osborne Clarke post- commercial AC. Is it a pfo?

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

Russell-Cooke spring vac scheme video interview - any insights very welcome!

Congratulations + good luck! - Was there a stage before this? applied late so a bit out of the loop with RC - thanks

 

[Jennifer2003]

Has anybody had experience with the Walker Morris AC? Would appreciate any advice

 

[CupOfTea17]

Hi has anyone heard anything from Russell-Cooke today? Apparently they are sending out responses in batches :/

Hey! I haven't heard from them either. I was just wondering how you know they are sending them out in batches?

 

[ChambersLoading]

Whilst working as a paralegal may be helpful for future applications, they're not a guarantee that you'll secure a training contract. If you are struggling for money, I would suggest broadening your search to include other roles and industries. You don't have to work directly in the legal industry to have exposure to it and to gain the skills, experience and attributes needed to be successful at landing a training contract.

I agree, no point limiting myself to paralegal roles. Are there any jobs you’d recommend that value a legal degree or background, or that help build transferable skills?

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

Hey,

Has anybody heard from:

Stephenson Harwood
Charles Russell Speechlys
Russell Cooke
Shoosmiths (London)
Marriot Harrison
Simmons (Bristol)
Bevan Brittan ?

Have received the SJT for S&S Bristol but haven't completed it yet, haven't heard back from MH post SJT would be curious to know if anyone has as I believe they said they'd let us know by Feb 27. Haven't heard anything from SH or Russell Cooke

 

[panon]

is it worth applying to a vac scheme that conflicts with one that I currently have (and prefer) In hopes of switching to the direct training contract process halfway through the vac scheme process? this is because this firm's TC deadline was before their vac scheme deadline ... (@Abbie Whitlock)

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

Akin PFO finallyyyy (post-app). Very expected at this point!

(im)patiently waiting or my Akin PFO after applying early Jan and hearing nothing

 

[Gracejonesd]

Hey! I haven't heard from them either. I was just wondering how you know they are sending them out in batches?

I heard from someone who is working there, not sure if it’s accurate

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

Is it safe to assume PFO if I've not heard back from the following (Ik its best to air on the side of optimism but for peace of mind)
Post App
- Hugh James Summer
- K&L Gates Summer
- Akin Spring
- Orrick Summer
Post SJT
- Gibson Dunn Summer
- Addleshaw Goddard London Summer

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Is it safe to assume PFO if I've not heard back from the following (Ik its best to air on the side of optimism but for peace of mind)
Post App
- Hugh James Summer
- Addleshaw Goddard London Summer
- K&L Gates Summer
- Akin Spring
- Orrick Summer
Post SJT
- Gibson Dunn Summer

I’d say it might be safe to assume PFOs for Orrick and Akin. Gibson Dunn are still sending out VIs and based on last year’s thread, they ran ACs till the end of March. So I wouldn’t assume PFO.

As for K&L Gates I’ve not seen anyone post they have heard anything back from them yet. AG has progressed people to VI and AC but most people haven’t heard anything post WG it seems.​

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Is it safe to assume PFO if I've not heard back from the following (Ik its best to air on the side of optimism but for peace of mind)
Post App
- Hugh James Summer
- Addleshaw Goddard London Summer
- K&L Gates Summer
- Akin Spring
- Orrick Summer
Post SJT
- Gibson Dunn Summer

I’ve also not heard from Hugh James

 

[theintellectualpropertygirl]

Hey!

I have previously made a few posts on case study interviews - I have quoted a few below! Hopefully they are a useful starting point, but just shout if you have any further questions. Best of luck!!

Amazing- thank you so so much!