TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Gr33ntea]

I’m also confused, but I guess we have to wait until they’ve reviewed all the applications

Fingers crossed we’re still in the running! I did email asking for clarification, if they come back I’ll let you know

 

[KuriTH]

Has anyone heard of a case of successfully leveraging a VS offer from one firm to advantage applications at another?

I.e. sending an email to grad rec explaining that you've received a VS offer for the same period, have x weeks to confirm, but are very keen on their firm and wondering if they are still considering your application.

From what I know, you can ask HR to speed up a decision if you have another TC offer with a deadline. Some firms are quite explicit about allowing for this

I also know someone who was able to get an extension on their TC acceptance deadline at Ashurst while they were waiting for an outcome from another firm

 

[RSC2001]

Has anyone heard back about Ashurst summer vacation scheme yet?

 

[johnsmith]

Gibson Dunn VS! Pls someone tell me good tips for conversion as I haven’t converted the last couple. Would love to see this as another chance

Amazing well done! Did you get good feedback that you can work on from your previous VS’?

 

[cooked5678]

Has anyone heard of a case of successfully leveraging a VS offer from one firm to advantage applications at another?

I.e. sending an email to grad rec explaining that you've received a VS offer for the same period, have x weeks to confirm, but are very keen on their firm and wondering if they are still considering your application.

I had this exact situation yesterday! Had an offer from a silver circle firm for VS. Was waiting on the outcome of an American firm for the same dates. I emailed the American firm explaining the situation to which they replied within 10 minutes, within 3 hours they called me back with VS offer. Obviously this is at the post-AC stage. Haven't heard of anyone doing this post-app.

 

[cooked5678]

That’s so good congrats, when did you complete the SJT + VI?

Did the VI on Xmas day

 

[CharlieandLola]

Has anyone heard back about Ashurst summer vacation scheme yet?

I think some people got to the WE

 

[ilovelaw140302]

For ACs with multiple components, is each component generally weighed equally or is there usually slightly more weight on the interview?

depends on the firm, I believe, some place more emphasis on the case study interview, while others want to see consistency throughout

 

[Applicant7874652]

Gibson Dunn VS! Pls someone tell me good tips for conversion as I haven’t converted the last couple. Would love to see this as another chance

How long was the wait post second round if you don't mind me asking - trying to manage expectations lol

 

[kukubird]

I had this exact situation yesterday! Had an offer from a silver circle firm for VS. Was waiting on the outcome of an American firm for the same dates. I emailed the American firm explaining the situation to which they replied within 10 minutes, within 3 hours they called me back with VS offer. Obviously this is at the post-AC stage. Haven't heard of anyone doing this post-app.

How long after your other AC did you email?

 

[cooked5678]

How long after your other AC did you email?

I was 3 weeks post-AC with both firms when I got the first offer.
Obvs this is a v stressful situation if you are asking a firm for an expedited decision and that firm hasn't finished with ACs, you're kinda betting on your performance to have been stronger than the ACs that have been and the ones that are yet to be held.

 

[phoenix11_]

can anyone please share their experience/tips for Goodwin AC

 

[za123]

Hey congrats! Was this by phone or email btw? Still haven’t heard back

Hey, have you heard anything back? I haven’t either and I’m starting to lose hope. I’m wondering if they’ve already filled all the spots and are just taking their time sending out the rejection emails…

 

[StressedByAMountainOfBooks]

FF PFO post AC - AC was yesterday

 

[lawstudent272003]

OC PFO London

 

[Saul_specter]

my friend interviewed like 3 weeks ago and heard back on friday so they take time i think

hey out of interest were they successful

 

[LawAspirer]

If we didn't get Orrick WG yesterday - safe to assume PFO? Or how was it last year?

 

[kukubird]

I was 3 weeks post-AC with both firms when I got the first offer.
Obvs this is a v stressful situation if you are asking a firm for an expedited decision and that firm hasn't finished with ACs, you're kinda betting on your performance to have been stronger than the ACs that have been and the ones that are yet to be held.

Thank you, and congrats!!

 

[soph107048]

Hi, im also waiting for TW. can I pm you?

hii is this post WE or post AC?

 

[kukubird]

can anyone please share their experience/tips for Goodwin AC

Written exercise - read the question think about your structure and make sure to hit all points. They want to see how you think and display key skills.

Group exercise - Be confident but respectful, think out loud.

Partner interview - Very conversational, be prepared for difficult follow ups though.

Hope this helps!