TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[msclm]

Hi, do you know if offers are made via email or via a call first?

If you are still referring to Sidley, offers are made via phone call first

 

[anon78365222111]

Did mine on the 5th and haven’t heard back either, have they even started sending out AC invites?

I think one person said last week they received an invite. But that was one person so maybe they’ve only just started ?

 

[JBM]

There’s an interview stage before the AC though? Did they do the interview as well then?

yeh

 

[WS]

Does anyone know how long it takes for Dechert to send AC invites after the WE?

 

[msclm]

Does anyone know how long it takes for Dechert to send AC invites after the WE?

Was just over 3 weeks for me

 

[elliece]

Try not to stress about it I'm sure there is still time for you to get it - right at the beginning of the application window it was taking a little over a week so it would make sense for it to take a longer now since I'm sure there is some application backlog!

Thank you so much! I will try 🤣

 

[abc124]

I think one person said last week they received an invite. But that was one person so maybe they’ve only just started ?

Oh true I forgot! Hopefully, I think early next week is the latest they can still reasonably send AC invites if they want to give people any notice and also be done before the scheme

 

[BillSikes]

Is linklaters academic requirements as strict as HSF kramer? Strict as in 2:1 in all module. I have a 2:1 overall, but have 2 2:2 modules, and probably without mitigating circumstances 😬

Yes they want 2.1 across all modules. Source: their TikTok.

 

[tm2025]

Is anybody else still waiting to hear from HSF Kramer for the WVS?

 

[GT1205H]

Did mine on the 5th and haven’t heard back either, have they even started sending out AC invites?

Wondering the same thought I smashed their job Sim tbh

Let’s keep each other posted! This cycle has been so draining

 

[lawyersum]

does anybody have any idea how to answer this question, what sort of example to use: What motivates you? Please support this with an example of where you demonstrated your drive and motivation (300 words). I am literally so stumped atm, especially as I've already answered the firm's two other questions on leadership and teamwork... 😢

 

[Bread]

Yes they want 2.1 across all modules. Source: their TikTok.

Why would they put this information on TikTok 😭

 

[aodsa12]

Has anyone heard from Sidley post AC?

No I did mine on 23rd Oct, have not heard back yet. Have you?

 

[student101!]

Cleary AC! :0

CONGRATS🤩 can I ask when did you complete your WGT?

 

[BillSikes]

Why would they put this information on TikTok 😭

Firms advertise on their! I've seen adverts from Hogan Lovells and CMS. I'm sure they are not the only firms to do it.

 

[boots pharmacy]

Anyone have news from Dechert for spring/summer? Applied 1st week of Oct but have yet to hear back. Double checking.

 

[WhattheKeck?]

CONGRATS🤩 can I ask when did you complete your WGT?

Nov 5th!

 

[sophiajan.e]

Is the Eversheds Sutherland Vac Scheme not open to final year students? It reads: We welcome applications from penultimate year law under-graduates, final year non-law graduates as well as candidates who've already graduated or taken different career paths.

Is this them excluding final year law students but letting everyone else have at it?

I got the AC in 2024 which was my final year - they accept everyone except first years

 

[STEM Student]

Is it at all worth applying to firms like linklaters if you do have a 2.1 overall in first year but some modules at 2.2 (because of mitigating circumstances). Like being realistic do you have a chance.

Anyone?

 

[l789]

People who applied for the Clifford chance insight day taking place Nov 12th, have you heard back?