TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[helenaskelton]

How easy is it to apply for Clifford chance direct TC without spark?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Has anyone noticed how the FT never entertains Paul Weiss by putting the comma in their name?

Paul must've taken the comma with him to STB and told the FT don’t bother with the comma cos I’m leaving Paul, Weiss. So now it’s just Weiss…​

 

[hawkins19]

Does anyone know what Linklaters VS to TC conversion rate is? I know that for some MCs recently it has been quite low

 

[tclauser77898]

Does anyone know if there are any more Cleary ACs? Waiting post WG

 

[Mike]

Did Gibson Dunn SJT on Jan 22 for Summer Vac and haven't heard since, should I assume PFO as people are already getting offers and ACs?

 

[174Tess9y3]

Has anyone heard from ML post TI?

 

[hmevey]

How long did it take to hear from HL and AG post stage 1 tests for everyone?

 

[jagath]

Has anyone noticed how the FT never entertains Paul Weiss by putting the comma in their name?

good. same energy as being called YBG Don

 

[Cece176]

How long did it take to hear from HL and AG post stage 1 tests for everyone?

HL about 1.5 weeks

 

[Alturistic whale]

HSF Kramer TC! Huge thank you to @Andrei Radu @Abbie Whitlock , Gemma & Lawrence (past TCLA staff) for their advice and support. @Andrei Radu 's advice in particular was always pragmatic and of high quality.

If anyone has done/is doing the SQE, I would welcome any advice

 

[lucy_p]

Anyone have any insights into the WBD TI that they would be willing to share?

 

[Florencejones]

Browne Jacobson Amber Jack
I have done an Amber Jack before and it wasn't timed for any of the elements I assume this will be the same for Browne Jacobson due to the written element - does anyone know for sure?

 

[summersun]

HSF Kramer TC! Huge thank you to @Andrei Radu @Abbie Whitlock , Gemma & Lawrence (past TCLA staff) for their advice and support. @Andrei Radu 's advice in particular was always pragmatic and of high quality.

If anyone has done/is doing the SQE, I would welcome any advice

Congratulations !!! That's amazing !!!!

 

[trainee4u]

HSF Kramer TC! Huge thank you to @Andrei Radu @Abbie Whitlock , Gemma & Lawrence (past TCLA staff) for their advice and support. @Andrei Radu 's advice in particular was always pragmatic and of high quality.

If anyone has done/is doing the SQE, I would welcome any advice

You've done the hard part! SQE will be so easy in comparison!

Just do the work and you will pass.

 

[hmevey]

HL about 1.5 weeks

thank you!

 

[ecalthorpe]

Anyone heard from Vinson & Elkins post-VI?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Has anyone else heard from Sidley or Travers post app yet? I applied to both on the deadline.​

 

[Sophia L]

Has anyone else heard from Sidley or Travers post app yet? I applied to both on the deadline.​

I have not but I saw someone got an invite from travers

 

[cutiewiththecontracts]

should you only follow up with a firm once? was put on hold in november > then followed up in mid-january and asked to wait > is following up now a month later too nudgy? i think it is - need a second opinion please!