TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[phoenix11_]

mishcon vs!!!!! let’s goooooooo

Well done!! Is it for Spring?

 

[ssch7]

Well done!! Is it for Spring?

yesss

 

[Mike Ross 2025]

Hi all,

Does anyone have any experience/know any trainees at Macfarlanes. Their websites states that they want trainees to study at BPP. However I am curious if this at a specific location or whether I can choose which BPP location to study at. Is this similar at other firms?

Thanks!

 

[Life_of_PFOs]

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 FI​

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.​

I hate how long they take to respond, it's so frustrating

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

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

Ah bless you, you’ve a kind heart! I was thinking whether to say it, but i would reconsider because you won’t know if you’ll get a TC offer after the vac scheme

 

[Madison Pinewall]

Ah bless you, you’ve a kind heart! I was thinking whether to say it, but i would reconsider because you won’t know if you’ll get a TC offer after the vac scheme

I'm assuming they overlapped and this person couldn't do both. If you can then YES DO BOTH. Alternatively ask if there is wiggle room with dates

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

I'm assuming they overlapped and this person couldn't do both. If you can then YES DO BOTH. Alternatively ask if there is wiggle room with dates

Yea that makes sense if that’s the case! Or maybe ask if it could be considered as a Direct TC application instead

 

[Zxdfc]

Me by the time I get a response from Mishcon

 

[givemeajob]

Anyone who interviewed with White & Case last week heard back yet?

 

[wrpark]

Anything from CC SPARK yet? My app still says "in review"

 

[soph107048]

Anyone who interviewed with White & Case last week heard back yet?

When did you do the WE/get the interview invite?

 

[givemeajob]

When did you do the WE/get the interview invite?

Completed the WE on 8/02, got the interview invite 23/02

 

[J333]

Has anyone heard from PwC post-ac? It’s been 8 weeks lol

 

[CharlieandLola]

For SH VI, does anyone know what the cut off seems to be for Amberjack? Last year I got an email saying I didn't meet the score requirements and I was wondering what it might be

 

[LegallyBrunette_]

For SH VI, does anyone know what the cut off seems to be for Amberjack? Last year I got an email saying I didn't meet the score requirements and I was wondering what it might be

I also applied to SH last cycle and completed the Amberjack but I never heard back one way or the other so I'd also be interested to know what the threshold is for the SJT if anyone knows. Wonder whether my performance was so bad it didn't even warrant a response!

 

[Anon145]

Am I mistaken in thinking that the Orrick AC does not include a dedicated one-on-one interview component, but rather a written exercise, a group exercise, and a trainee panel? Or is there an interview as well? Any clarification would be hugely appreciated.

 

[strollinthepark]

anyone got this after rejection post app from Arnold?>

We were genuinely impressed by your application and we would welcome the opportunity to consider an application from you in the future.

Trying to see if its a general rejection email.

 

[trainee4u]

anyone got this after rejection post app from Arnold?>

We were genuinely impressed by your application and we would welcome the opportunity to consider an application from you in the future.

Trying to see if its a general rejection email.

i got the same one....

 

[Lamosophia4]

For SH VI, does anyone know what the cut off seems to be for Amberjack? Last year I got an email saying I didn't meet the score requirements and I was wondering what it might be

From what I have seen it varies quite a bit so I do not think there is a specific number I think the VIs must be much more important especially considering its the last stage not 100% sure though

 

[TortillaTC]

Am I mistaken in thinking that the Orrick AC does not include a dedicated one-on-one interview component, but rather a written exercise, a group exercise, and a trainee panel? Or is there an interview as well? Any clarification would be hugely appreciated.

I’m also a bit confused. What’s certain are the group and written exercises which will be assessed, plus some trainee networking which they’ll also watch but not officially.

I think there also might be an interview, it’s hard to imagine that they don’t want to talk to us 1on1. I think they’ll send us a more detailed schedule a week before the AC.

I reached out to some people here who’ve done the AC last year, I’ll let you know if I find out anything.