TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[clvlondon]

they're running AC's all month, aiming to communicate outcomes by mid-march. if you haven't heard back, might be worth emailing although i had about a weeks notice for my AC so possible they'll reach out to you soon

so it might be possible to still get an AC invite? I haven't heard back since completing SJT end of Dec

 

[ttso]

Anyone know how long Ashurst take post ac?

Grad rec said probably a few weeks

 

[trainee4u]

Has anybody who applied to Shoosmiths on their deadline got the tests?

Just received!

I applied around 20:25 on the deadline.

 

[lawstudent2]

Grad rec said probably a few weeks

Thank you!

 

[zara elles]

Anyone done a Trowers AC before? Super nervous rn

 

[kukubird]

Anyone have insight for Morgan Lewis telephone interview?

Congrats! When did you apply?

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

:hi @Abbie Whitlock , i have a q for an open day which is; Please reflect on any experiences - academic, professional, or extracurricular - that have shaped your career aspirations and explain how this event will support your development. - 1500 characters - kind of confused me ngl, would you be able to recommend an approach?

Hey!

The approach that I would take for this question is:

• Pick a few experiences from your academic / work / extracurricular background which genuinely motivated you to pursue a career in commercial law. Try to avoid picking too many, as depth is likely more important than breadth.
• Reflect on these experiences, rather than just describing them. Discuss what insights you gained and the aspects that you enjoyed in particular.
• Draw them together to show how, collectively, they shaped your interest in commercial law as a career path.
• Finish by explaining how the open day will build on both experiences and how this specific event will help your overall development (e.g. offering further insights into a practice area, or learning more about a specific firm).

A focused and reflective answer will appear much stronger than one that tries to discuss as many experiences as possible - I'd try to be very deliberate with the experiences you choose, and focus on the reflection element! I hope that assists

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

HSF Kramer Summer Vac Scheme Offer!!!!

Huge congratulations!!!! So happy to see this, and I hope you celebrate 🥳🥳

 

[Isobel.liddle]

From my little investigation, last year CRS sent 3 VI batches for the London office on the 7th, 12th, and 27th Feb. I hope that answer our questions and best of luck to us.

Thank you!! Fingers crossed for more news soon

 

[LH4]

Congrats! When did you apply?

Thank you! I applied on the deadline for the summer vacation scheme, i think it was like the 21st of jan?

 

[ADhillon01]

do you know if clyde & co have given out all their AC offers?

Same here. I saw there was a mention about more than one batch of ACs, but would be curious to know what all the dates are…

 

[helenaskelton]

anyone who did the akin ac know whether you got a separate empty room to read / prepare for the article in?

 

[irza.t13]

Howdy!
I am just curious if Anyone else is participating in the Ropes and Gray AI Prompt Competition...

I am! Did you hear back?

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

HSF Kramer Summer Vac Scheme Offer!!!!

 

[anonymous.15]

I lowkey forgot Freshfields even still existed cos of how long they’ve been taking this cycle…

Congrats btw go out there and smash it matey! 🤩

Has anyone not heard from Freshfields post stage 2 in Dec/Jan for DTC? Hope it’s not PFO.​

I have PFO today only

 

[supp…]

Anyone got insights for Osborne Clarke AC. Can provide insights for Mills & Reeve, Burges Salmon and Trowers.

Hii, I have an AC coming up for Mills & Reeve, would you be able to provide some insight please? Unfortunately, I don’t have any insight into Osborne Clarke. Please feel free to message me!

 

[Afuturetrainee]

Should we expect a PFO from GD if we haven't heard anything this cycle?

 

[supp…]

Mills & Reeve AC! Got rejected after AC last year, I must rise from it and smash it this time!

Hi, are you able to provide any insight into the AC please? Feel free to message me privately!

 

[Gr33ntea]

So only two days left to hear from Mishcon Spring! Kind of scary!!

Anyyy chance you’ve heard back from Mishcon yet?

 

[gmmd1012]

Anyone knows what the written exercise could entail for Goodwin AC?