TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Cece176]

Has anyone heard back from DACB for the London office?

they sent tests out last week

 

[jojo23]

111 days since i last heard from simmons (i forgot until someone reminded me)

 

[axelrod901]

guys, if 2/3 of my application questions have similar answers in the sense I have structured my answer around the same experiences, would that be an issue?

 

[trainee4u]

guys, if 2/3 of my application questions have similar answers in the sense I have structured my answer around the same experiences, would that be an issue?

I would avoid doing this, yes.

 

[summersun]

guys, if 2/3 of my application questions have similar answers in the sense I have structured my answer around the same experiences, would that be an issue?

I think it depends on how many experiences you have but if you can I would avoid this as law firms look for your ability to show transferable skills from various experiences.

 

[anonymous.15]

Shoosmiths London PFO but I didn’t even apply to them for anything this cycle??!?!! ​

same PFO but I applied though.

 

[174Tess9y3]

Hi, I was wondering if you have any tips on structuring/going about a presentation that pitches the firm to a client?
@Abbie Whitlock

 

[SueD]

I haven’t gotten one either but in past years it was the DTC applicants who got the holding email and I also applied for the spring placement scheme so maybe that’s why we haven’t?

I applied for DTC and got holding email so think you’re right

 

[Lissa06]

guys if a firm says they will contact latest friday, and I still haven't received anything from them, do I assume pfo? if they don't get back to me for another week, is it normal to contact them about it? I would assume it's not like they can lose my application, but god is it nerveracking...

 

[Lamb7075]

Anyone heard from Katten post-app or Orrick post-wg?

 

[summersun]

Anyone heard from Katten post-app or Orrick post-wg?

I saw someone get a Katten interview last week I think

 

[TortillaTC]

Anyone heard from Katten post-app or Orrick post-wg?

Last year, Orrick sent AC invites on 28 February. They sent two rounds of WG invites this year (+ the 28th is a Saturday) so they’re probably getting back to people on Friday or from next week onwards (my bet is on the latter).

 

[anonymous.15]

I was just about to ask about this, and also Paul, Weiss for summer - anyone heard anything further?

yes pfo for both

 

[i_need_a_holiday]

Russell-Cooke pfo

 

[i_need_a_holiday]

Has anyone heard back from Mishcon for summer vs? thxx

 

[AnnaliseK]

Did shoosmiths run a reserve list last year? If so, does anyone know how it worked/if anyone actually got on the scheme from it?

 

[AS24]

Do you guys know if people who previously attended Farrer & Co AC, can reapply?

 

[Madison Pinewall]

those waiting to hear from slaughter, my candidate portal changed status today but no email

 

[trainee4u]

those waiting to hear from slaughter, my candidate portal changed status today but no email

changed from what to what?

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Petition for all firms to provide test scores/reports because I am dying to know how I did in the Orrick WG I didn’t find it too bad but there’s just no way of telling

I wonder what scores they’re looking for and how much the test and app is weighed