TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[amb303]

Marriott Harrison AC come on buzzing with that

Travers rejection

CRS e-mail for London saying they are still reviewing apps. Will respond in 3 weeks

Didn’t get the CRS holding email and can’t decide if that’s good, bad or neutral 🫠

 

[TCLAuser2002]

I thought they were getting back to us at the end of February (after all the ACs are done), haha.

Last AC was yesterday!

 

[Prudentia]

I feel like we’re saying a similar thing lol, your last sentence is what I was trying to say in the middle paragraph.

My original response was to someone that didn’t seem to know that Travers offers the scheme at all so I gave them info based on what is stated on their website, but makes sense you have that extra insight if you you’ve worked on the recruitment side

Yeah, sorry I forgot to add in my last comment that we are basically saying the same thing! That’s what happens when I’m on this forum during big meetings 😂

 

[phoenix11_]

Same for me on CRS!

Is the VI the last stage before the placement scheme?

 

[Donuttime]

My poor Apple Watch is constantly triggered by my heart rate spikes from law firm app updates. The delayed travers PFO email has really traumatised me

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Hi people,
Wanted to advertise some opportunities that I unfortunately cannot access but you all might be interested in.

Sky Work Experience Placement and Training Contract | Aspiring Solicitors

Aspiring Solicitors is excited to be partnering again with Sky UK on a work experience placement. Sky is offering a fantastic opportunity for 12 candidates to attend a 5 day work experience programme with the potential for a training contract.

www.aspiringsolicitors.co.uk

Sky Work Experience if you have an LPC or SQE 1 and can start a TC in September

And

A training contract commencing in September 2026 with Seddons GSC, a Top 200 UK law firm based in London’s West End.

Requirements

Applicants must have:

The right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship required)
At least one year of paralegal experience
Successfully completed the LPC or both SQE 1 and 2 by the application submission date
The deadline for applications is 5:30pm on Friday 6 March 2026. You must submit a CV and cover letter to [email protected] to be considered. Please use the subject: Application for training contract – Vantage.

Feel free to message me if you have additional questions

 

[Donna Paulsen]

LS PFO xxx
Came through just now

 

[ABC234]

I’m in the process of onboarding a firm for their VS and they’ve asked for my CV, is that normal?

Not that I have a problem sending it over but didn’t think that they’d find it relevant

 

[Donuttime]

LS PFO xxx
Came through just now

What’s up with these firms and delayed PFOs

 

[user397485]

anyone heard bakers post ac yet

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

What’s up with these firms and delayed PFOs

Did all the firms gather around a fire pit and decide today was gna be mass PFO day cos why is it now suddenly raining PFOs today lmao?!​

 

[Donna Paulsen]

What’s up with these firms and delayed PFOs

I applied to the Cardiff office so perhaps that’s why (assuming everyone else applied to London)

 

[amb303]

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

Did you get the holding email @Erin Brockovich ?

 

[dannyp123]

Mishcon AC for Cambridge Office (finally). Had given up this cycle with this being the literal last firm not to PFO me. Any advice would be much appreciated I'm kinda terrified 🤣

 

[TCLAuser2002]

me waiting for NRF to call

 

[AGB2060]

Does anyone know which firms can switch to virtual AC if you have to travel internationally to get to London?

I know somebody who did it at Linklaters

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Mishcon AC for Cambridge Office (finally). Had given up this cycle with this being the literal last firm not to PFO me. Any advice would be much appreciated I'm kinda terrified 🤣

Have a good rest. Look at some of my AC advice (if you can find it). I haven't done Mishcon before but someone might have. Look at what people and the firm say about how their AC is structured. Revise your application and familiarise yourself with your research (again).

Look into their key deals and recent news. See how the firm describes themself. I am guessing but they would probably want to know why the Cambridge office so make sure all your references are tailored (if possible) to work that office has done and what that office has to offer.

Congratulations!!!🎊

You have made it this far. Keep calm and carry on.

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

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me waiting for NRF to call

Me and MoFo lol

 

[lawcool]

has anyone got any insight for wedlake bell ac?

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

I got pfo from London so keep your hopes up perhaps

Mine isn't London, so I guess it doesn't mean too much...