• Hey Guest, Have an interview coming up? We’ve opened new mock interview slots this week. Book here
  • TCLA Premium: Now half price (£30/month). Applications, interviews, commercial awareness + 700+ examples.
    Join →

TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

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 ❤️
Girl I am so happy for you!!!! I just knew you were going to get it. Well deserved and congratulations 🤍🫶🏾
 
  • Love
Reactions: 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 ❤️

This is my first post here but I'm happy to announce I just received a SVS offer from W&C!

Thanks for everything the forum has done (been a silent anon stalker for a while)!
Congratulations to you both !!!
 
I took some time to process everything but I’m so happy to share I received VS offers from 2 US firms this cycle (Gibson Dunn and Debevoise)!

Yous have seen the highs and lows so I thought I would post about this too. Thanks to everyone on the forum for all the advice and guidance!​

Wow you are killing it! Major congratulations, I've seen you on the forum a lot, you definitely deserve it
 
I took some time to process everything but I’m so happy to share I received VS offers from 2 US firms this cycle (Gibson Dunn and Debevoise)!

Yous have seen the highs and lows so I thought I would post about this too. Thanks to everyone on the forum for all the advice and guidance!​
Congratulations !!! That's amazing !!!!
 
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 ❤️
yay!! massive congratulations 🥳
 
  • Love
Reactions: yasmars
I took some time to process everything but I’m so happy to share I received VS offers from 2 US firms this cycle (Gibson Dunn and Debevoise)!

Yous have seen the highs and lows so I thought I would post about this too. Thanks to everyone on the forum for all the advice and guidance!​
amazinggg, congratulations!! 🥳 🥳
 
I took some time to process everything but I’m so happy to share I received VS offers from 2 US firms this cycle (Gibson Dunn and Debevoise)!

Yous have seen the highs and lows so I thought I would post about this too. Thanks to everyone on the forum for all the advice and guidance!​
This is so inspiring to see! Truly shows to never count yourself out. Best of luck on your schemes
 
I took some time to process everything but I’m so happy to share I received VS offers from 2 US firms this cycle (Gibson Dunn and Debevoise)!

Yous have seen the highs and lows so I thought I would post about this too. Thanks to everyone on the forum for all the advice and guidance!​
Congratulations!!! - never been happier for a stranger. You have been so helpful to everyone here and you deserve all the success 🥇
 
Quick question and would love some input. I have received a summer vacation scheme offer from my dream firm. I also have a spring scheme secured. However, I have an AC on Tuesday with Ropes & Gray for their summer scheme. Is it worth doing the AC or should I cancel despite the very short notice (I received the offer from my dream firm today)?
 
Hmm still no sign of life from FF or Sidley. We’re at days 65 and 64 respectively here lmao. Probs gna be waiting till the next leap year at this rate.

Mr Bean Waiting GIF by MOODMAN
 
Quick question and would love some input. I have received a summer vacation scheme offer from my dream firm. I also have a spring scheme secured. However, I have an AC on Tuesday with Ropes & Gray for their summer scheme. Is it worth doing the AC or should I cancel despite the very short notice (I received the offer from my dream firm today)?
I think it depends on whether you can do both scheme.
If the dates enable you to do so and you want to go, do that AC!
If you can't do the VS dates because they are the same as your scheme it is worth cancelling as they likely have a reserve waitlist and could invite someone else (not fully sure for Ropes but I think they have one)

Congratulations on both schemes !!
 

About Us

The Corporate Law Academy (TCLA) was founded in 2018 because we wanted to improve the legal journey. We wanted more transparency and better training. We wanted to form a community of aspiring lawyers who care about becoming the best version of themselves.

Get Our 2026 Vacation Scheme Guide

Nail your vacation scheme applications this year with our latest guide, with sample answers to law firm questions.