TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

Osborne Clarke AC!!!! Wtf I absolutely BOMBED the tests…

Office: Bristol
Applied: 2 October
Did I do well on the tests: probably not

That's my Donna Paulsen!!

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

Me seeing people get responses for Goodwin:

Me realising it's for Spring (still low key scared):

you rn

 

[panda1989]

Does anyone know how to go about asking to switch schemes/how to phrase it in an email? any advice would be really appreciated!

 

[James Wakefield]

Any good news from Milbank recently?

Still waiting post WG

 

[marisachr]

Goodwin AC!! 🥳

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Post vac scheme even worse lmao

This is like my biggest fear ngl cos imagine you’d put in all the work to get the VS and then the firm tells you to kick rocks cos Barry123 was a stronger candidate (no hate to Barry123 btw).

 

[Novaa]

This is like my biggest fear ngl cos imagine you’d put in all the work to get the VS and then the firm tells you to kick rocks cos Barry123 was the better choice (no hate to Barry123 btw).

I got told it was “too early” 😍😍

 

[futureharveyspecter]

Does anyone have any insights on OC's virtual AC?

 

[a114]

Hi does anyone have advice/insights on the mishcon SJT? on the email they said to have a calculator so wondering how mathsy it is?

It's a pretty standard amberjack, so mix of situation questions and verbal/numerical questions. There's a good few maths qs, but if you've done gcse level you should manage - phone calculator works just fine!

 

[Maria56]

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It's a pretty standard amberjack, so mix of situation questions and verbal/numerical questions. There's a good few maths qs, but if you've done gcse level you should manage - phone calculator works just fine!

tnx for this its rly insightful, is the camera on? I just wanna do it from my bed😭

 

[aria_d]

Hello, does anyone have insights into the Skadden interview? x

 

[imjustagirl]

Links summer AC invite!! really nervous because this is my first AC any insights will be greatly appreciated 😭😭

 

[Afraz Akhtar]

Does anyone know how to go about asking to switch schemes/how to phrase it in an email? any advice would be really appreciated!

@panda1989 although switching schemes isn't common, it's not impossible - and there are a variety of reasons why a candidate would request this (made easier if there is ample time before the scheme begins). I think, to facilitate it properly, you need to be honest with the law firm about why it is you want to switch e.g. academic, personal circumstance, or competing internships.

I do think the latter isn't the most strongest, however, they will find out if the competing firm posts a LinkedIn picture of the cohort and your face/name is somewhere in there.

I'd be direct, and ask if there is any possibility for changing onto an alternative scheme, or if it's possible to be considered under a DTC as the situation as changed for XYZ reason. Reiterate your interest in the firm, and ensure them that they are still a top contender for you, but this is purely circumstantial.

Hopefully they respond with good news.

 

[elle woods]

I'm getting kinda nervous now...why don't the nerves come like a week earlier???

The closer I get to my last AC the more scared I get...it's the last chance this cycle since I've not many firms left to hear back from.
How do people deal with the feeling of coming up to your very last AC of any given cycle? I feel insane pressure but also slight burnout lol

 

[a114]

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tnx for this its rly insightful, is the camera on? I just wanna do it from my bed😭

yeah there was no camera or anything, have at it

 

[yasmars]

I'm getting kinda nervous now...why don't the nerves come like a week earlier???

The closer I get to my last AC the more scared I get...it's the last chance this cycle since I've not many firms left to hear back from.
How do people deal with the feeling of coming up to your very last AC of any given cycle? I feel insane pressure but also slight burnout lol

Well you’ve got a VS, so even if these two ACs don’t work out then this cycle would not have been a complete failure.

 

[Raees_Khan]

Links Summer VS AC coming up - first AC so would appreciate any insights 🙏

 

[alphabravocharlie]

@elle woods who did you get the VS for?

 

[panda1989]

@panda1989 although switching schemes isn't common, it's not impossible - and there are a variety of reasons why a candidate would request this (made easier if there is ample time before the scheme begins). I think, to facilitate it properly, you need to be honest with the law firm about why it is you want to switch e.g. academic, personal circumstance, or competing internships.

I do think the latter isn't the most strongest, however, they will find out if the competing firm posts a LinkedIn picture of the cohort and your face/name is somewhere in there.

I'd be direct, and ask if there is any possibility for changing onto an alternative scheme, or if it's possible to be considered under a DTC as the situation as changed for XYZ reason. Reiterate your interest in the firm, and ensure them that they are still a top contender for you, but this is purely circumstantial.

Hopefully they respond with good news.

Thank you so much Afraz!!

 

[StressedByAMountainOfBooks]

May I ask - you an international candidate

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