TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[legallybrunnette]

Does anyone have any advice or insight for the Traver Smith interview? Happy to exchange insights. Also, feel free to PM me.
Thank you!

 

[kllee]

Does anyone have any advice or insight for the Traver Smith interview? Happy to exchange insights. Also, feel free to PM me.
Thank you!

have you heard back for the VS?

 

[Donuttime]

Does anyone have any advice or insight for the Traver Smith interview? Happy to exchange insights. Also, feel free to PM me.
Thank you!

Did they call or email you xx

 

[a1024]

Any news from Mayer Brown post-AC?

Hi, just wondering if you could share what the tasks were like at the MB AC and any tips to best prepare?

 

[Mara]

Hi, I’ve been waiting to hear back from a firm post AC/ interview for a little over 3 weeks - they did tell me it would be 2-3 weeks before decisions are made/ sent but I’m feeling a little antsy waiting now… is it worth sending a follow up to the recruiter or should I just let it be ):

 

[c.t.tc]

Hi, I’ve been waiting to hear back from a firm post AC/ interview for a little over 3 weeks - they did tell me it would be 2-3 weeks before decisions are made/ sent but I’m feeling a little antsy waiting now… is it worth sending a follow up to the recruiter or should I just let it be ):

I would say it depends on whether you know for a fact that others have heard back and how long ago that was (and also if the scheme would be something you need to start planning for logistically asap)! Which firm is it?

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Anybody else sign up for an "insight day" with lawcareers.net only to be constantly spammed by BPP?

 

[Novaa]

Hi, I’ve been waiting to hear back from a firm post AC/ interview for a little over 3 weeks - they did tell me it would be 2-3 weeks before decisions are made/ sent but I’m feeling a little antsy waiting now… is it worth sending a follow up to the recruiter or should I just let it be ):

✨Let it be✨ till Tomorrow.

Firms love to communicate on a Friday, If nothing by EOD Monday then maybe drop a follow up.

 

[radssss]

Lewis Silkin - it’s not early next week now, it’s END of next week already😭😭😭 - keep your word please🥲
Reckon, it’s gonna be tomorrow cob

 

[Bruce Wayne Attorney at Law]

I am back after a few days being gone however I do not come empty handed. Slaughter and May Vac scheme! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Lesgoo congratulations!

 

[lawstudent2]

Hi, just wondering if you could share what the tasks were like at the MB AC and any tips to best prepare?

Mayer brown grad rec are really keen on not sharing insights on the ac, they specifically asked that we don't say anything on the forums etc about the content of the tasks

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Lewis Silkin - it’s not early next week now, it’s END of next week already😭😭😭 - keep your word please🥲
Reckon, it’s gonna be tomorrow cob

My original email said end of next week instead of early next week... could it depend on the office? :/

 

[radssss]

My original email said end of next week instead of early next week... could it depend on the office? :/

Wow, that’s interesting! I applied for london and my update email said early next week. Wbu?

 

[Saul_specter]

I am back after a few days being gone however I do not come empty handed. Slaughter and May Vac scheme! 🎉🎉🎉🎉

Congrats! were u non law or law and when was ur interview. Also did they call or email to lyk u had been successful

 

[SueD]

Wow, that’s interesting! I applied for london and my update email said early next week. Wbu?

I applied for London and my email said early this week.

 

[AGB2060]

Congrats! were u non law or law and when was ur interview

Thank you! I'm a law student and had it 5th feb

 

[Saul_specter]

Thank you! I'm a law student and had it 5th feb

Did they call or email to lyk?

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Wow, that’s interesting! I applied for london and my update email said early next week. Wbu?

I applied for London and my email said early this week.

I applied for Manchester in the end (I wanted to diversify my applications with some regional options 😅 )

 

[James Wakefield]

Mayer brown grad rec are really keen on not sharing insights on the ac, they specifically asked that we don't say anything on the forums etc about the content of the tasks

Yes that, and actually they give you quite a lot of information in the pack they send in the email. More than other firms for sure!

 

[switchingup]

Anybody else sign up for an "insight day" with lawcareers.net only to be constantly spammed by BPP?

Ugh, yes. I didn’t sign up for an Insight day, but simply registered with lawcareers.net and signed up for a few events. I had to block their number and email asking them to stop calling. Very annoying