TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Afuturetrainee]

gibson dunn first stage interview?! rly unexpected as theyve already given out so many offers but so happyyy
any insights would be very appreciated, i can share white & case final interview, morgan lewis TI and more

Hiya. When did you apply please!

 

[flamingocelot]

Anyone heard from Travers for their summer vac scheme (expecting a PFO), Stephenson, Boodle, or Harbottle?

 

[Eriberrie]

hi @Abbie Whitlock tysm for your help previously. Could I ask the best way to structure these questions? Since they’re a lot, just some bullet points will do! All 250 words each. Thank you in advance

Please explain why you want to be a solicitor & what about the role at Michelmores appeals to you the most?

At Michelmores we have 3 values: collaborative, commercial and creative - how do you think these values help us to ensure our long term success?

What value do you think solicitors add to a transaction, and why is this important for clients?

What are the key skills you have learnt from your extracurricular activities and/or work experience and why are these skills important for a legal career?

 

[SophiaW]

congrats!! can i ask which scheme this is for?

Thank you!! I chose both so I could be allocated to either

 

[georgianprincessmwuah]

Congratulations! I hope it goes really well for you. Thank you for letting me know. I’ve applied for London so perhaps they are doing that office later (perhaps…!).

Best of luck!!! sending allllll the vs vibes your way <333

 

[SophiaW]

congrats!!! could i ask when you completed their test?

Thank youu! Literally soo long ago in September, which is why this was such a shock

 

[SophiaW]

Hiya. When did you apply please!

22 September!

 

[Dannie]

Hoping for the best for us all today, happy energy only

 

[Dd26289293]

Anything from Paul Hastings?

 

[AtticusFinch]

Hi anyone who did orrick WG and other WG did you find this one harder?😭 I know it’s the same test but this made my head actually spin

 

[nonlawstudent98]

Akin PFO finallyyyy (post-app). Very expected at this point!

 

[ACHat8r]

guys omg the day has come Akin PFO (never been so excited to be rejected)

 

[Leader of the Night Watch of the Contractless]

Hmmmm, could it be that Akin did not review applications submitted closer to the deadline?

 

[applicant457]

Haven't heard from WFW post AC, have many people heard? They told me that today would be the day they got back to many people.

 

[Novaa]

Hmmmm, could it be that Akin did not review applications submitted closer to the deadline?

Okaaay not you making a morning appearance!

 

[kukubird]

Akin PFO post TI

 

[helenaskelton]

Has anyone heard from the following?
Teacher Stern
Katten
Harbottle
Penningtons
Ropes & Gray

 

[SueD]

Has anyone heard from the following?
Teacher Stern
Katten
Harbottle
Penningtons
Ropes & Gray

Nothing Harbottle and nothing Penningtons (London office).

 

[ABC234]

Hmmmm, could it be that Akin did not review applications submitted closer to the deadline?

I’m scared that’s the case cause I’ve heard nothing post app

 

[londonlawyer]

Anyone waiting to hear back from Akin post-AC?