TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[legalgrad28]

have you emailed them yet?

DTC London - what about you?

I tried to call them and left a voicemail asking for an update. I hope we hear back soon...

Professional Liability - Leeds.

 

[Madison Pinewall]

thank you, yeah im gonna withdraw sadly, i dont want to potentially take a spot from someone else (thats if i got it hahahah).

you're good for this, many people would want the ego flattering lol

 

[soph107048]

If anyone has yet to hear back post WE for W&C, could you react to this post pls

 

[Donna Paulsen]

My head hurts after that SH amberjack… no brain juice left for the day x

 

[astrid177]

Hey all, this is a silly question but how competent are you expected to be for an AC? I have an AC on a very short notice and I haven’t done one before. My commercial instincts isn’t that great and I struggle in explaining commercial concepts, imposter syndrome kicking in so badly 😭

 

[lawcool]

you're good for this, many people would want the ego flattering lol

Ahh lmao I’d feel so guilty if I messed up that process for someone. I can deal with not knowing, I’m lucky to have a vs at all !

 

[ellamai0]

anyone heard hsfk post ac

I know two people who have been successful and they heard back straight after they left, but I’m not sure on their overall process

 

[legallybrunnette]

Has Dechert gone AWOL? Does anyone know if they tend to ghost people? I did the WE more than one month ago and I still have not received anything.

 

[Life_of_PFOs]

BCLP Summer Vac Scheme PFO - Having applied in October, I'm glad they finally responded.

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

BCLP Summer Vac Scheme PFO - Having applied in October, I'm glad they finally responded.

What’s up with these firms that say they’re rolling basis yet take months to update applicants?! Why do they ghost most people for months lmao?!

So far I’ve seen Simmons, Slaughters, W&C, BCLP, Gibson, Dechert and Sidley who are all rolling basis but taking ages to respond…

Still waiting on Sidley post app it’s been 56 days and counting now idek what’s happening atp…​

 

[haribolover]

Has Dechert gone AWOL? Does anyone know if they tend to ghost people? I did the WE more than one month ago and I still have not received anything.

This post just reminded me that I even applied lol - still waiting too for that glorious pfo

 

[Life_of_PFOs]

What’s up with these firms that say they’re rolling basis yet take months to update applicants?! Why do they ghost most people for months lmao?!

So far I’ve seen Simmons, Slaughters, W&C, BCLP, Gibson, Dechert and Sidley who are all rolling basis but taking ages to respond…

Still waiting on Sidley post app it’s been 56 days and counting now idek what’s happening atp…​

For BCLP, I think they prioritised the Spring Scheme applications. Last year I made it to their AC, which happened in January.

I don't know about Sidley - did you apply for spring or summer?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

For BCLP, I think they prioritised the Spring Scheme applications. Last year I made it to their AC, which happened in January.

I don't know about Sidley - did you apply for spring or summer?

For Sidley I applied to all 3 VSs. I ranked Spring as 1st choice, Summer 1 as 2nd and Summer 2 as 3rd. I don’t even meet their A-level requirement so idk why it’s not an auto PFO they sent 5 PFO rounds alr and loads of TI/ACs went out since early Feb.​

 

[User093269823]

What’s up with these firms that say they’re rolling basis yet take months to update applicants?! Why do they ghost most people for months lmao?!

So far I’ve seen Simmons, Slaughters, W&C, BCLP, Gibson, Dechert and Sidley who are all rolling basis but taking ages to respond…

Still waiting on Sidley post app it’s been 56 days and counting now idek what’s happening atp…​

all these firms asking us how we'll use AI as solicitors... least they could do is to use AI to send their rejection pile a PFO rather than just ghosting

 

[adfs456]

Cooley AC completion acknowledgement email giving me heart palpitations for no reason like 😭 😭

 

[User093269823]

still no one heard for slaughters non law?

 

[ellamai0]

Mayer Brown PFO 😩. I guess that wraps up my application season.

5 total applications
3 ACs
1 Summer internship offer

I’ll probably be back because I’m not sure if the internship has the opportunity to convert to an offer? I am also now 100% going on a year abroad which gives me an extra year haha 🤸‍♀️ catch you all on the flipside!!

 

[yasmars]

Mayer Brown PFO 😩. I guess that wraps up my application season.

5 total applications
3 ACs
1 Summer internship offer

I’ll probably be back because I’m not sure if the internship has the opportunity to convert to an offer? I am also now 100% going on a year abroad which gives me an extra year haha 🤸‍♀️ catch you all on the flipside!!

5 apps with 3 ACs that’s amazing!! Wishing you all the best with your future endeavours!!

 

[Madison Pinewall]

slaughter and may pls respond before i die (that or my phone dies from refreshing portal lol)

 

[Schluffie]

Hi!

I've seen some people have still heard nothing from Travers after some interviews and PFOs have already been sent out. I'm currently in this boat too - is it worth an email to grad rec? Not sure what is standard as this is my first cycle.

Thanks!