TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Life_of_PFOs]

Thanks! Mine wasn't specialised it was just a generic DTC so I wonder if it'll be later...

I applied for the London DTC, still waiting to hear back post-AC!

 

[Bread]

I still haven’t heard anything from travers smith….should I consider this a good sign, or? also does anyone know if travers smith is serious about interviewing people who disclose they have a disability on their application, provided they meet the minimum requirements? I have ADHD and disclosed that, but I have friends today who also disclosed theirs + met the minimum requirements and they just got PFO. Also, I applied kinda early (December 24th) so perhaps they’re working backwards and that’s why I haven’t heard? I’m just confused lol

I wouldn’t try making a generalisation based on this. Given how competitive the process is, insinuating discrimination based on disability is ridiculous lol everyone who applies meets the requirements and inevitably the vast majority gets rejected.

 

[Applicant3728299643]

I wouldn’t try making a generalisation based on this. Given how competitive the process is, insinuating discrimination based on disability is ridiculous lol everyone who applies meets the requirements and inevitably the vast majority gets rejected.

 

[Novaa]

Anyone hear back from Ropes?

They said on their website they’re aiming to get back a month after the deadline.

Based off the investigation @Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner done and the website, I think next week is the week!

 

[Z48]

I wouldn’t try making a generalisation based on this. Given how competitive the process is, insinuating discrimination based on disability is ridiculous lol everyone who applies meets the requirements and inevitably the vast majority gets rejected.

I don’t think this person was insinuating discrimination. Travers has a disability confident scheme you can request to be considered under, if you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements you are guaranteed an interview.

We just don’t know what the minimum requirements are, e.g. what they look for in cover letter

 

[BeanaGoalGetter]

I wouldn’t try making a generalisation based on this. Given how competitive the process is, insinuating discrimination based on disability is ridiculous lol everyone who applies meets the requirements and inevitably the vast majority gets rejected.

I dont think this is a fair response. The user didn't mention the word discrimination once, so how did you come to that conclusion lol? Being concerned over how employers may view your ADHD while navigating a job market is a valid concern to have

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

I still haven’t heard anything from travers smith….should I consider this a good sign, or? also does anyone know if travers smith is serious about interviewing people who disclose they have a disability on their application, provided they meet the minimum requirements? I have ADHD and disclosed that, but I have friends today who also disclosed theirs + met the minimum requirements and they just got PFO. Also, I applied kinda early (December 24th) so perhaps they’re working backwards and that’s why I haven’t heard? I’m just confused lol

Could be a good sign, have to wait and see.

Your sample size of 1 person isn't enough to indicate their stance, the majority of people who apply have minimum requirements, and the majority of people who apply get PFO

That being said, I don't trust automatically what firms say...

 

[Bread]

I don’t think this person was insinuating discrimination. Travers has a disability confident scheme you can request to be considered under, if you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements you are guaranteed an interview.

We just don’t know what the minimum requirements are, e.g. what they look for in cover letter

It sounds a lot like “we won’t discriminate if you have a disability” given that the minimum criteria likely apply to people without one (“research or the firm”, “well-written cover letter,” etc)

 

[Bread]

I dont think this is a fair response. The user didn't mention the word discrimination once, so how did you come to that conclusion lol? Being concerned over how employers will view your ADHD while navigating a job market is a valid concern to have

I inferred it from the wording “do we know whether they’re serious” and “my friends meet the requirements”

 

[BobThebIlly]

Goodwin Pfo post vi

 

[BeanaGoalGetter]

I inferred it from the wording “do we know whether they’re serious” and “my friends meet the requirements”

You brushing off the users concern and calling it 'ridiculous' is icky, inference or not

 

[phoenix11_]

Anyone knows what to expect from Jones Day pre-AC online interview?

 

[phoenix11_]

Has anyone heard from Mishcon, Shoosmiths, Addleshaw, R&G, CRS, and Gibson Dunn?

 

[Erin Brockovich]

Has anyone heard from Mishcon, Shoosmiths, Addleshaw, R&G, CRS, and Gibson Dunn?

I have not heard from Addleshaw or Gibson Dunn, I did do the VI for CRS London (Spring preference) but have not heard back from that yet

 

[nicoledm]

Marriott Harrison Assessment Centre!

 

[Morris123]

Anyone have any insights into the second stage Hogan Lovells Online Immersive Assessment with the scenario-based rank questions, video response questions and written response questions? Would be super grateful!

 

[TCLAuser2002]

NRF AC peeps, are we expecting to here today?

 

[PrayingforaTC2026]

anyone heard back from Willkie post interview/AC?

 

[radssss]

Marriott Harrison Assessment Centre!

Heyyy, congratulations!! did you get a call or email?

Also may I ask when you gave the assessment?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Thought I’d update this leaderboard cos there’s a few significant changes since the last update:

Firstly, Covington got booted off the league table (better luck to them next time though).

This is the current state of the league table (note, we have a new current record holder).

1st place: Freshfields (41 days) RECORD HOLDER
2nd place: Sidley (40 days) CATCHING UP??!!
3rd place: Milbank (38 days) RUNNER UP
4th place: Travers Smith (35 days) HURRY UP??!!
5th place: Ropes (20 days) [NEW ENTRY]??!!​

I’m pleased to announce that after 37 days post app, I’ve received a PFO post app from Travers! I’m still looking forward to nothing here!

Unfortunately this means Travers Smith failed to surpass Milbank on the league table. I wish them the best of luck in the next app cycle though!

This is the updated version of the league table:

1st place: Freshfields (43 days) RECORD HOLDER
2nd place: Sidley (42 days) CATCHING UP??!!
3rd place: Milbank (38 days) RUNNER UP??!!
4th place: Travers Smith (37 days) [PFO post app]
5th place: Ropes & Gray (22 days) [NEW ENTRY]​