TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[nosnehpets]

Has anyone heard back from Clyde & Co post-AC?

 

[Ancika]

They email for rejections, then you’re given the option to schedule a feedback call

I went through the NRF WVS AC in October and when they rejected me I wasn’t sent an email of rejection but an email to schedule a call for an ‘application update’ a week after they gave out offers and then they rejected me via the teams call. I was kind of annoyed as I would have preferred a rejection email and then be able to schedule a feedback call. Instead they left the email super vague but because of this forum I knew I was rejected so I was prepared but thought it was unnecessary.

 

[ttso]

Just received my first SVS offer of the cycle!

 

[summersun]

Just received my first SVS offer of the cycle!

Congratulations !!!

 

[TCLAuser2002]

Just received my first SVS offer of the cycle!

Congrats!!! which firm??

 

[Z48]

I went through the NRF WVS AC in October and when they rejected me I wasn’t sent an email of rejection but an email to schedule a call for an ‘application update’ a week after they gave out offers and then they rejected me via the teams call. I was kind of annoyed as I would have preferred a rejection email and then be able to schedule a feedback call. Instead they left the email super vague but because of this forum I knew I was rejected so I was prepared but thought it was unnecessary.

Oh wow 😲 they must’ve changed their process, I had an actual rejection email for summer last year. I don’t think the vagueness is very fair

 

[LegallyBrunette_]

Ropes where are you…

I've not heard from Ropes either!

 

[trainee1012]

Is 2 mins 30 seconds (roughly) too long for a response in an in-person interview? The last thing I want is to be cut off by the interviewer haha, but I have a lot to say! Any thoughts?

 

[soph107048]

Wait, is it possible to join the GC or is it invite only?

Same questionnn

 

[Apple]

Travers Smith partner interview
They called, which caught me completely by surprise.

 

[Apple]

By the way, is a shirt and tie acceptable for an online interview, or should I keep my suit jacket on?

 

[TCLAuser2002]

By the way, is a shirt and tie acceptable for an online interview, or should I keep my suit jacket on?

keep on! it's better

 

[law123456789]

Anyone heard from slaughters today....the wait is killing me

 

[alphabravocharlie]

@Abbie Whitlock is it bad if in an interview when asked to speak a bit about yourself and you say you just secured a vac scheme at firm X?

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

For women, what do you usually wear to an AC? I used to wear a suit but it's kinda oversized on me now
So I was wondering if it was okay to wear a top and formal trousers?

 

[TCLAAAA]

Ropes & Gray waitlist? half-hope i guess

 

[Lawyergyal123!]

Was wondering if anyone has any advice for converting a VS to a TC, in a setting where you are assessed throughout.

I know the general speak to loads of people and be keen, but idek what im supposed to be asking when i speak to people LOL. Ive done a vac scheme before and did speak to loads of people about the practice area, so i will do that again but i think that isjust to show look i actually interacted with people. wondering if anyone has any advice beyond this on how to increase the chances of converting.

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Ropes & Gray PFO - quite disappointed with this as I thought I had a strong application but oh well
Harbottle & Lewis interview which is good
Mixed feelings as I feel like some of the firms I felt quite strongly about didn't progress me

 

[James Wakefield]

Ropes waitlist 😕 anyone had luck from this in previous cycles?

 

[MarriedToWaiting]

Got an Ashurst VS!!! Over the fucking moon right now! Thought it was curtains seeing other people get calls yesterday.