TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Bread]

would any kind soul be gracious enough to provide me with any last minute insights/advice into the Links AC please? DM

have a sinking feeling this cycle is not going to end on a good note lol

Queen you’ve been slaying the application stage and basically have a guaranteed TC, you’re doing great xx

 

[radssss]

simmons summer DOUBLE pfo

SAME - like chill bro, I get it in one go

 

[helenaskelton]

how does one practise article interviews? Just pick an article and practise summarising them?

simmons summer DOUBLE pfo

Can we expect PFO if we haven’t heard back since the test

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

SAME - like chill bro, I get it in one go

They were accused of not getting back to anybody and took that personally

 

[qwerty!]

cleary AC invite!!! if anyone has insights into the process pls PM me

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

S&S PFO - two emails weirdly

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Note: your selection of GIFS and reaction pictures >>> *Chefs Kiss*

Now for my main point, this is going to sound soooo crazy but I just woke up and I remembered a TikTok I watched today.

He was doing videos on securing a TC in Dec 2025, and my nosy self noticed he had a badge so I flipped my phone and it said Covington. (Showing how nosy I am )

Idk if he’s here, BUT if you felt like dropping a TikTok comment or DM’ing him. I can message you the page.

If not… GUYS HELP JESSICA OUT WITH THOSE INSIGHTS! I know there’s at least 5 of you who did the winter AC (I’ve counted three so far )

Yes! That would be v appreciated ty

 

[tianna09]

guys do u reckon taking a placement year in a law firm gives me a better chance when applying to tc's, and do you think its worth still applying to vac schemes because i have the placement

 

[anony_]

still nothing from weil post AC

 

[FoodieMcFoodieBigBack]

if it helps I have mine today and I think it must be the last one they're doing so maybe they've waited until after the last one to make all of their decisions?

Ohh that might be it! Good luck for your AC; go smash it!!

 

[Jennifer2003]

Ohh that might be it! Good luck for your AC; go smash it!!

Yeah I think they'll probably get back next week I imagine? I'll try and ask today! Thank you so much

 

[Miles Edgeworth]

Can we expect PFO if we haven’t heard back since the test

Personally I'm a delusional optimist and thinking that if others have gotten PFOs now that maybe an AC invite is incoming for those who didnt (brb gonna do an AC dance real quick)

 

[Novaa]

Yes! That would be v appreciated ty

Sent it across

 

[Novaa]

Personally I'm a delusional optimist and thinking that if others have gotten PFOs now that maybe an AC invite is incoming for those who didnt (brb gonna do an AC dance real quick)

Miles I love this mentality, from a fellow delusional optimist… IT WORKS!

 

[Dannie]

cleary AC invite!!! if anyone has insights into the process pls PM me

hey congrats! when did you do the WG? I did mine in Dec and still haven't heard back ahh

 

[c.t.tc]

Can we expect PFO if we haven’t heard back since the test

Genuinely no idea - I did the test in October and still haven’t heard anything Actually been ghosted

 

[nbjani]

Wfw pfo finally came through the lack of opportunities for feedback is really starting to frustrate me now.

 

[Isobel.liddle]

Does anyone know the Stephenson Harwood or CRS (London) timelines for hearing back?

 

[Jessica Pearson]

Does any one have any idea when DACB or WBD will get back post VI/test? I only have 4 more firms in the race rn and I'm starting to feel resigned

 

[qwerty!]

hey congrats! when did you do the WG? I did mine in Dec and still haven't heard back ahh

thanks so much! submitted my app on the 19th of jan and did the WG on the 20th, fingers crossed they get back to you soon