TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[MarriedToWaiting]

Hogan Lovells AC, any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

Had an AC with them two years ago, main things would be:

• Prepare hard for situational judgement questions (STAR structure, etc).
• Don't worry too much about not knowing things, the partners will often prompt you on what they want you to elaborate on
• Prepare questions to ask after both interviews.
• Try to be conversational with the partners. The structure may have changed in two years so it might be more rigid now, but I found that having a back and forth worked well in my interview.

 

[kysharsh]

Any updates on MoFo and Dechert post-app or Hogan Lovells post-job sim?

 

[kysharsh]

Any updates on MoFo and Dechert post-app or Hogan Lovells post-job sim?

I know a couple people heard from slaughters last week but any updates since?

 

[Maria56]

There were many dates to choose from when I selected mine so they seem to be running lots of ACs. I am sure more invites will follow

Firstly, congratulations on your AC!
Secondly, could you choose from all the dates announced on their website? Trying to figure out if its a PFO..

 

[anjali20]

Has anyone previosuly done a Ropes AC and can shed some light on what to expect/how to prepare? Looks like a very packed day ahaha

 

[KuriTH]

does anyone know when baker will get back for spring vs

Baker has been slowly calling people through this week for outcomes.

Seems to be patchy as they're still running Summer VS ACs. PFOs likely on Friday

 

[James Wakefield]

Any news from Goodwin post-AC?

 

[WS]

Any news from Goodwin post-AC?

they said decisions will be around 6 march

 

[ash_22]

Does anyone know if Ropes usually does ACs in batches? Bit stressful that they’ve sent out rejections and then also ACs but some of us haven’t heard…

 

[ladyhaleinthehouse]

Hey! Does anyone have any insights/tips on the White & Case Written Assessment?

I can offer insights into the Baker McKenzie, Hogan Lovells, and Freshfields assessments if needed. Thank you!

 

[user55998384]

Nothing so far - I wonder if they're waiting for everyone to complete the SJT/VI before progressions (I'm delusional)

true the last ones would have been today I think so hopefully we hear soon!!

 

[LegallyBrunette_]

Does anyone have any insights into Katten's video interview with HR and their assessment centre? I've just been invited to complete both and there is limited information on the firm's recruitment process online!

 

[za123]

Nope! Still nothing lol

Any updates? At this point its so disrespectful if its a PFO

 

[Lawyergyal123!]

any news for bakers spring?

i heard they would get back to everyone by the end of this week.

 

[wrpark]

Why's K&L Gates sending out a holding email at 4am lol.

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Ropes AC WTF?! Idek how I’ve managed this one and the AC looks intense too. I’m cooked bruh…

This has got to be the most unexpected plot twist of the entire app cycle so far for me.

I got the email a few hours ago. Sent my app on the deadline for spring and summer I believe.

 

[Hopeful applicant]

I emailed a firm to withdraw my attendance at their AC, explaining that another vacation scheme overlapped with the start of their vacation scheme. They told me they could accommodate my circumstances (so, if I’m successful, only do the second half of their VS) and to come anyway. I do like this firm a lot, but 1) their VS to TC conversion rate seems low and 2) they don’t allow applications once you’ve been rejected at the AC stage. Based on how nicely their email was worded, it seems they’d like me to attend. Does anyone have any advice? 😭

I would suggest attending - you have no better chance of succeeding at the AC next year than this year, and it is possible you will not be invited to an AC next year. That chance is probably bigger if do not come this year after having been invited (a "clashing" vac scheme is not really a good reason not to come, as it is not really clashing - or at least that is how it can look from their perspective)

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

I am waiting for Dechert summer post app too! Did you apply to HL summer VS?

Any updates on MoFo and Dechert post-app or Hogan Lovells post-job sim?

 

[Diana54]

Is Dechert still doing ACs? I haven’t heard anything post app

 

[TCTC]

Ropes AC WTF?! Idek how I’ve managed this one and the AC looks intense too. I’m cooked bruh…

This has got to be the most unexpected plot twist of the entire app cycle so far for me.

I got the email a few hours ago. Sent my app on the deadline for spring and summer I believe.