TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[flamingocelot]

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 is absolutely insane, now angry at the 55 pounds I forked out to go their bloody open evening only for them to reject me instantly

 

[BeanaGoalGetter]

I know CC did not just auto-sign me up to an event?!?

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I got this same message?? I thought it was a scam bc I never signed up lmao

 

[lucky gal]

Hi @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu

I have an upcoming AC with a written exercise being a briefing note.

Do you have any tips on how to structure and write this?

 

[lawcool]

Hi. I thought that the Stephenson Harwood applications for the vacation schemes have already closed, but Candid still allows me to submit my application and shows that I have till 02/03/2026. Does anybody know why this may be or is this just a glitch?

Yeahh it's a glitch im pretty sure it says it for every app I started but didn't finish

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

I am once again asking if anyone has Covington AC insights. Happy to help for other firms

 

[soph107048]

is it frowned upon to email grad rec asking about a timeline re hearing back? im waiting on about 10 firms to get back post stage 2 and its been over a month since I did the last one, and I think its a bit ridiculous considering they're spring schemes

 

[applicant457]

Does anyone know if Links does all the offers first then PFOs after AC? Thought we were meant to hear by last Friday but still nothing !

this would be really helpful!

 

[EL2003]

BCLP Summer vac scheme PFO

 

[Lawyergyal123!]

just got rejection around 11am today

 

[Dannie]

Guys i made one spelling error in my WE am i cooked ahhhh shoot

 

[Gr33ntea]

WBD test is so fun and finally one that i don't feel distracted half way

lol I completely agree was so refreshing to have a quick test too!

Can I ask what your feedback report was like?

I was given two points that were my strengths: agility & organisation, and then one weakness: quality focus, which I’m stressing about!

 

[soon-to-be trainee]

Has anyone still not received any update from NRF post VI?

 

[174Tess9y3]

just got rejection around 11am today

Same

 

[radssss]

This is absolutely insane, now angry at the 55 pounds I forked out to go their bloody open evening only for them to reject me instantly

That is mad least they can do for open day applicants is read their app… like they’re interested in your firm and therefore they especially came to meet you…

Don’t tell me they don’t even reimburse the travel expenses??

 

[Myparentsdream]

Any Willkie updates? I know they said by Friday but wondered if anything has gone out with interviews starting next week.

 

[Hinkle_dinkle]

Does anyone know how to reach out to people on a prospective vac scheme with you, are there group chats or ways to find out?

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Does anyone know how to reach out to people on a prospective vac scheme with you, are there group chats or ways to find out?

LinkedIn maybe? Many people put their prospective vac schemes on their profile or post about them, just search ‘[X firm] vacation scheme 2026’ and hopefully you’ll be able to find people!

 

[TCGrad1642]

Any Willkie updates? I know they said by Friday but wondered if anything has gone out with interviews starting next week.

Not sure, but there’s a thread on which you can ask grad rec directly! They have been really good at getting back quickly!

 

[sadlawyer01]

cooley rejection after interview

 

[applicant457]

Has anyone on this forum received a linklaters rejection post-AC? or do they just not tell anyone that they've been rejected.