TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[startupgeek]

its for summer! the email said 'We have now concluded interviews for our spring vacation scheme'

Dechert’s structuring of the diff app stages is so odd… u did ur WE for the summer batch on 19th Jan but I did my WE for spring on 21st and they told u that they concluded spring interviews in 3weeks after the spring WE… considering the fact that they probably needed at least a week to mark and release the WE results that leaves 2 weeks for ppl to book + prep + attend the Spring ACs 🥹

 

[Rads]

Hi, I have a vac scheme in the summer and wanted to ask what all documents do I need to keep ready to submit for proof? For reference, I had added a few extra-curriculars in the work experience and dont have documentation for those, how should I go about these?

 

[trainee4u]

Hi, I have a vac scheme in the summer and wanted to ask what all documents do I need to keep ready to submit for proof? For reference, I had added a few extra-curriculars in the work experience and dont have documentation for those, how should I go about these?

That's dependent on the firm - I was only asked for British passport (or other proof of right to work).

 

[Shiv Lawy]

Sidley PFO. That's over half my firms PFO post app. Starting to lose hope I'll ever make it to AC.

 

[aria_d]

If I haven't heard from Dechert or V&E post app for summer, it's a PFO right?

 

[user333]

Hi, does anyone have any insight into Dechert’s written exercise?

 

[Novaa]

Hi, I have a vac scheme in the summer and wanted to ask what all documents do I need to keep ready to submit for proof? For reference, I had added a few extra-curriculars in the work experience and dont have documentation for those, how should I go about these?

Congratulations!! 🤩

From memory, I had to provide right to work documentation, A-Level and University transcripts and I then did a DBS check. I actually don’t remember them asking for proof of each of my employment examples.

I’ve just looked at my offer letter to confirm and it says:

“This offer is subject to our receiving corroboration of your academic achievements, a satisfactory reference and evidence that you have all the necessary permissions to work in the UK.”

 

[corplawperson23]

I'm a bit stuck on how to answer this question what 3 skills makes a good commercial trainee, how would this differ from what 3 skills makes a good trainee?

 

[Rads]

Congratulations!! 🤩

From memory, I had to provide right to work documentation, A-Level and University transcripts and I then did a DBS check. I actually don’t remember them asking for proof of each of my employment examples.

I’ve just looked at my offer letter to confirm and it says:

“This offer is subject to our receiving corroboration of your academic achievements, a satisfactory reference and evidence that you have all the necessary permissions to work in the UK.”

Got it thank you Novaa!

 

[asplawyer100]

Anyone heard from OC post virtual-AC?

I haven’t but I feel like I bottled mine

 

[Bbhu19]

I haven’t but I feel like I bottled mine

Why is that?

 

[Hugo2004]

anyone know how long HSFK take post-ac

Was this for spring or summer VS?

 

[Bruce Wayne Attorney at Law]

Links and Sidley rejection, just so tired (both spring).

 

[Applicant7874652]

That rejection was so tough ngl 😭

 

[Fauxfilm_]

In-person AC at Trowers today.. not sure how to feel after that!

 

[trainee4u]

was not expecting this:


Dear trainee4u,

Thank you for your interest in joining Winston & Strawn. We are delighted that you are considering embarking on your training contract with us, and we appreciate the time and effort involved in the application process.

ok right right get to the PFO, come on get it over with.

keep reading

We would like to inform you that the 2026 graduate recruitment cycle will now involve a Spring Vacation Scheme, which will replace the Summer Vacation Scheme

ok yeah yeah whatever, PFO where!?


We are delighted to inform you of your successful progression to the next stage of our recruitment process. We invite you to complete the online Watson Glaser test. The testing window will run from the 13th to the 18th of February (closing at midnight).

Please find below some basic instructions for completing the test:
• The test is 30 minutes in duration and 40 questions in length.


Ok not a PFO!

And a proper licensed W-G, not one of those off-brand ones some firms get from Temu. (ok so this is the 30 minute version so not the 100% full fat All-American gun-toting yippie kay-ay 80-question one, but not bad.)

 

[Hopeful applicant]

Oh I thought they were like Fieldfisher 🤣

If they didn't send you a holding email, it could be (with examples of firms) :
• Firms haven't reviewed your app yet, it really depends on when you submitted your app (Gibson Dunn, Sullivan & Cromwell)
• Firms won't progressed you further (Cooley, Slaughter and May)

To clarify, if you havent received a holding email from GD, it means that they haven't reviewed your app yet?

 

[Mara]

Was the Winston WG selective or automatic?

 

[1stCycleApplicant]

Anyone who also did Willkie interview this week wanna chat about it ?

 

[Unknowncabbage]

was not expecting this:


Dear trainee4u,

Thank you for your interest in joining Winston & Strawn. We are delighted that you are considering embarking on your training contract with us, and we appreciate the time and effort involved in the application process.

ok right right get to the PFO, come on get it over with.

keep reading

We would like to inform you that the 2026 graduate recruitment cycle will now involve a Spring Vacation Scheme, which will replace the Summer Vacation Scheme

ok yeah yeah whatever, PFO where!?


We are delighted to inform you of your successful progression to the next stage of our recruitment process. We invite you to complete the online Watson Glaser test. The testing window will run from the 13th to the 18th of February (closing at midnight).

Please find below some basic instructions for completing the test:
• The test is 30 minutes in duration and 40 questions in length.


Ok not a PFO!

And a proper licensed W-G, not one of those off-brand ones some firms get from Temu. (ok so this is the 30 minute version so not the 100% full fat All-American gun-toting yippie kay-ay 80-question one, but not bad.)

LMAO! Them 80-100 WG tests genuinely have been the worst part of this cycle. the way its set out as well is also just so unnerving (for me anyways). Congrats tho, and all the best with the WG!