TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[helenaskelton]

Do you think it’s easier to get a paralegal job if you self fund the pgdl? I’m an admin in an investment firm but idk whether that’s giving me the right skill set LOL

 

[hanz123]

Idk tbh cos Morgan Lewis’ grad rec team were all stalking my LinkedIn and I’m sat here like a melon waiting for my TI like what’s the hold up lads??!!

Me with AG and I still haven't heard back post critical thinking

 

[radssss]

Fieldfisher update - We can now confirm that Phase One is complete. However, due to the exceptionally high volume of strong applications, this now means that all of our Training Contract and Summer Scheme places have now been filled.

What a joke. You could’ve just closed the apps when you thought you reached the max number of applications which would be sufficient to pick candidates from. Why mention you’re non rolling on your tc page then??? Complete waste of time.

 

[Unknowncabbage]

If you are in a case-study interview and you think the client should not go ahead with said M&A deal, should you still outline potential solutions before then coming back to your argument?

 

[elizabethkate]

fieldfisher pfo and yh echo above points they said they would consider us for phase 2 but instead didn’t bother and just took from phase 1 that is a shame when the form to apply with was so complicated

 

[trainee4u]

Fieldfisher update - We can now confirm that Phase One is complete. However, due to the exceptionally high volume of strong applications, this now means that all of our Training Contract and Summer Scheme places have now been filled.

What a joke. You could’ve just closed the apps when you thought you reached the max number of applications which would be sufficient to pick candidates from. Why mention you’re non rolling on your tc page then??? Complete waste of time.

This makes it all better though

We understand that this is not the outcome you were hoping for but we truly value your interest in the firm and are very grateful for the time and effort you put into your application. We’re hosting a virtual employability workshop specifically for candidates who were not successful in this recruitment cycle, taking place on Monday 9th March 2026 at 17:30.

 

[radssss]

fieldfisher pfo and yh echo above points they said they would consider us for phase 2 but instead didn’t bother and just took from phase 1 that is a shame when the form to apply with was so complicated

What pissed me off is I’m sure they said they’re non rolling and now I can’t find that info on their website but guess what bright network posted the job as soon as they opened it and it still says non rolling there

 

[Bread]

I didn’t apply to fieldfisher but tbh if I were GR and couldn’t be bothered to read all the applications I would have just lied in the PFO email to save face

 

[Jennifer2003]

I have an AC tomorrow that involves a case study and I'm panicking about not being prepared enough. Does anybody know of any free/affordable resources that could be helpful with some last minute prep?

 

[hanz123]

AS U SHOULD

 

[adf43256]

If ive not heard back post AC for 3 and a half weeks should I assume PFO? Has anyone heard back later and been given an offer before or should I just come to terms with it

 

[radssss]

If ive not heard back post AC for 3 and a half weeks should I assume PFO? Has anyone heard back later and been given an offer before or should I just come to terms with it

It’s not over till it’s over. Maybe you were one of the firsts to give the ac and other people are still giving it?

Maybe if you name the firm it’ll be easier for people to tell you if they’ve heard back and when they gave the ac/or any previous experiences with them.

 

[safari3]

Pls do because it’s such a joke. Completely misleading!

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

lol Fieldfisher didn’t even bother to invite me to the employability talk:


Thank you for applying to Fieldfisher’s Training Contract 2028 (London). We appreciate the time and effort you put into your application.

After careful review by our Early Careers Team, we regret to inform you that we are unable to progress your application to the next stage. We understand this news may be disappointing, and we apologise for any frustration this may cause.

I'm sorry that we cannot provide individual feedback, but we've had high volumes of applications and a small team to review them. As we read all application forms submitted for this position, these were some of the common reasons for rejection and may not apply to directly to you.

I hope you find them useful and can incorporate any learnings into future, successful applications:

• Incomplete or inaccurate information: Ensure all sections of the application are fully completed and accurate.
• Lack of relevant experience or skills: Highlight experiences and skills that directly relate to the role you are applying for.
• Insufficient demonstration of motivation: Clearly articulate your interest in Fieldfisher and the specific role you've applied to.

 

[radssss]

lol Fieldfisher didn’t even bother to invite me to the employability talk:


Thank you for applying to Fieldfisher’s Training Contract 2028 (London). We appreciate the time and effort you put into your application.

After careful review by our Early Careers Team, we regret to inform you that we are unable to progress your application to the next stage. We understand this news may be disappointing, and we apologise for any frustration this may cause.

I'm sorry that we cannot provide individual feedback, but we've had high volumes of applications and a small team to review them. As we read all application forms submitted for this position, these were some of the common reasons for rejection and may not apply to directly to you.

I hope you find them useful and can incorporate any learnings into future, successful applications:

• Incomplete or inaccurate information: Ensure all sections of the application are fully completed and accurate.
• Lack of relevant experience or skills: Highlight experiences and skills that directly relate to the role you are applying for.
• Insufficient demonstration of motivation: Clearly articulate your interest in Fieldfisher and the specific role you've applied to.

“As we read all application forms submitted for this position” - liar liar pants on fire

Sorry to hear this btw

 

[lawstudent2]

Has anyone emailed weil grad rec to see what is going on?
Considering how set they were on getting back to us last week this wait is a bit of a joke now