TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[yasmars]

The Ropes AC is insane they’ve squished the entire W&C grad rec process into a single day like I didn’t know that was humanely possible lmao. It’s gna be tough but hopefully we smash it!

What does the AC consist of?

 

[soph107048]

Does anyone have insights on the Jones Day AC? I can trade insights for Linklaters, HSF, Macfarlanes, Baker McKenzie, White & Case, and Goodwin ACs!

When is yours?

 

[soph107048]

Anyone received any further news from White & Case following yesterday’s round of offers?

Just trying to give myself hope that I might still get an offer despite the fact that it’s very likely to be pfo

Its deffo not over, myself and some others only did the WE a few days back so theres deffo gonna be another round

 

[soph107048]

is W&C still doing interviews (and until when)?

Presumably so. Did their WE a few days ago so there should be another round of interviews incoming

 

[soph107048]

I was given 1 days notice... it varies so much!

heyy how long did it take to hear back post WE?

 

[hanz123]

Does anyone know what DLA’s TI questions?

 

[TCLAuser2002]

Does anyone have Mcdermott Written Exercise on Wednesday? or did it in the past!

 

[Diana54]

heyy how long did it take to hear back post WE?

I heard back 7 days later

 

[Cristiano Ronaldo sui]

The Ropes AC is insane they’ve squished the entire W&C grad rec process into a single day like I didn’t know that was humanely possible lmao. It’s gna be tough but hopefully we smash it!

do yk what the elevator-pitch style presentation constitutes?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Has anyone heard from Paul Hastings First Steps scheme post interview?

i was told we might not hear back until march!

I’ve seen a few posts on LinkedIn from people who got the Paul Hastings Phirst Steps offer, for both spring and summer. They’re probs gna send all the remaining VS offers out today or tom.​

 

[SueD]

I kinda feel like the teaching isn't even that important - like.... you can learn this stuff off of youtube and textbooks. I did PGDL (actually MA) at Ulaw and SQE on my own and mostly the PGDL was just a way to set fire to £15k.

I’m confused - don’t all non-law graduates have to do PGDL? I thought that was my only option? Doesn’t it kind of condense parts of a law degree so you can the do SQE?

 

[silonthesofa]

I’m confused - don’t all non-law graduates have to do PGDL? I thought that was my only option? Doesn’t it kind of condense parts of a law degree so you can the do SQE?

Under the SQE route, you don’t have to, but most (if not all) firms want you to any way.

 

[ZB]

Hi did anyone get onto the DWF Ethnic minority and social mobility scheme?

 

[ZB]

Hi if anyone got onto the ethnic minority and social mobility scheme for DWF, could u please message me

 

[Dannie]

heyy how long did it take to hear back post WE?

exactly one week for me

 

[Isobel.liddle]

SH VI - managed to somehow only see the email this morning (normally im always checking) fingers crossed for this one!

 

[Shawshank728394]

Anything from slaughters yet?

 

[soph107048]

exactly one week for me

Okok you didnt get a confirmation email after doing it right?

 

[ilikelaw]

shout out to everyone who never heard back from ashurst svs post-app, think today is going to be the long-awaited pfo day!

 

[elenesali]

exactly one week for me

Hi!
Do you remember how long/brief was your memo by any chance?