TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Life_of_PFOs]

I'm so sorry, that sucks. I shall join you soon in the PFO

Don't say that, I hope you get an offer!

 

[legallylawful]

Kennedys post-AC PFO! Finally

Sorry to hear! Was this DTC and for what office please?

 

[lowkeyloser]

If anyone on here has had an AC for the Arnold & Porter VS, I'd be super grateful if you could drop me a DM!

 

[Life_of_PFOs]

Sorry to hear! Was this DTC and for what office please?

This was DTC, London office.

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Has anyone heard from CRS Cheltenham?

 

[legallylawful]

This was DTC, London office.

Thank you!

 

[StudentWP]

any replies from dacb regional and Browne Jacobson vac scheme?

 

[tc2026]

Hi does anyone have any advice concerning converting US firm VS? Also advice on coffee chats? Within two weeks, how many are you expected to do? What do you really talk about?

 

[carrotteacup]

sorry to hear, was this post app or post test?

Have you received a test from K&L Gates yet? @TheSaulGoodman

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

Hi does anyone have any advice concerning converting US firm VS? Also advice on coffee chats? Within two weeks, how many are you expected to do? What do you really talk about?

Tbh these chats aren’t assessed. They’re designed for your benefit - so you can ask whatever questions you may wish to ask someone. Doing an excellent job on the work/formal assessments you’re given is far more important. As long as you book in a few coffees with people from different departments, and your actual supervisor is aware that you’ve done this, you’ll be fine. There are no bonus points for coffee chats - anyone can schedule in a coffee

 

[phoenix11_]

how do I choose a department for my vac scheme? I have no experience in either of them which ones tend to be the hardest departments for vac schemers generally

 

[phoenix11_]

how do I choose a department for my vac scheme? I have no experience in either of them which ones tend to be the hardest departments for vac schemers generally

I would also be grateful for any VS prep tips x

 

[silonthesofa]

how do I choose a department for my vac scheme? I have no experience in either of them which ones tend to be the hardest departments for vac schemers generally

What're the options? But also, more generally, choose what interests you and if you don't know what interests you, research the options to understand what they do and then choose. (Though I'd have thought if you managed to get a vac scheme, at some point they would have asked you what type of work you're interested in and why them)

Also, departments don't tend to be "harder" for vac schemers because vac schemers for the most part can contribute very little outside of standard stuff like proof reading for grammar, which will be the same across all departments. Go with what interests you.

 

[radssss]

Sorry about pestering again - if anyone wants to swap the foot anstey summer vac scheme with spring pls pls pm me

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Kennedys post-AC PFO! Finally

I am really sorry to hear that. Keep your chin up, you will get something soon!

 

[Raees_Khan]

Clifford Chance SPARK AC

 

[sooae]

Hi all! This may have been asked before but does anyone know if we’re allowed to apply for White&Case dtc if unsuccessful in VS application?

 

[rjn]

received an offer from forsters yesterday and rejection from addleshaw post-AC. unfortunately the forsters AC dates conflicts with my recently released exam schedule, any advice on managing this?

 

[FutureLawyer_]

Aaah so annoyed, just done an amberjack, never scored so high in 3 of the pillars, but scored very low in 1. Anyone ever progressed with a low score in 1 category ?

 

[yasmars]

I cannot believe I am making this announcement, but after three years of applying for vacation schemes and training contracts, I was offered a place on Osborne Clarke’s Summer Vacation Scheme!

To say I am absolutely over the moon is an understatement. I enjoyed every part of the process and I can’t wait to join the scheme in the summer! Thank you to those on this forum who have supported me through this demoralising process, you really have all been so amazing