TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[alphabravocharlie]

Anyone hear back from Ropes?

they replied to people 24-26th feb last year ish I think

 

[nicoledm]

serious question for all of you on here - idk how many of you are out of uni but do you seriously recommend paralegalling if you’re still without a tc? I’ve heard mixed thoughts about it and have heard the horror stories where people get stuck in their role with no chance of progression please let me know your thoughts for what jobs I should realistically be looking to do / what to apply for come September 🫶🏻

lots of law firms hire internally for paralegals ! Clyde and Co in Manchester don’t have a vacation scheme or training contract they only hire paralegals so it can be a good way of getting in with the firm you want!

 

[km20]

I've got 23 rejections now, I'm gonna dip and come back next cycle 🫡

 

[sal44]

Travers pfo, idk why this cycle has been so difficult but only one or two more firms left to hear from now :/

 

[CharlieandLola]

I heard back yesterday. My AC (Healthcare DTC) was on 11th Feb, but in the AC, they said that we'd hear back around end of Feb.

I imagine they email applicants in batches, so you might hear back soon 🤞

Thanks! Mine wasn't specialised it was just a generic DTC so I wonder if it'll be later...

 

[AGB2060]

Heyy is this for JD? Cus same

Yepp, which one are ya on?

 

[nonlawstudent98]

Travers pfo, idk why this cycle has been so difficult but only one or two more firms left to hear from now :/

All you need is one!

 

[Life_of_PFOs]

Thanks! Mine wasn't specialised it was just a generic DTC so I wonder if it'll be later...

I applied for the London DTC, still waiting to hear back post-AC!

 

[Bread]

I still haven’t heard anything from travers smith….should I consider this a good sign, or? 😃 also does anyone know if travers smith is serious about interviewing people who disclose they have a disability on their application, provided they meet the minimum requirements? I have ADHD and disclosed that, but I have friends today who also disclosed theirs + met the minimum requirements and they just got PFO. Also, I applied kinda early (December 24th) so perhaps they’re working backwards and that’s why I haven’t heard? I’m just confused lol

I wouldn’t try making a generalisation based on this. Given how competitive the process is, insinuating discrimination based on disability is ridiculous lol everyone who applies meets the requirements and inevitably the vast majority gets rejected.

 

[Applicant3728299643]

I wouldn’t try making a generalisation based on this. Given how competitive the process is, insinuating discrimination based on disability is ridiculous lol everyone who applies meets the requirements and inevitably the vast majority gets rejected.

 

[Novaa]

Anyone hear back from Ropes?

They said on their website they’re aiming to get back a month after the deadline.

Based off the investigation @Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner done and the website, I think next week is the week!

 

[Z48]

I wouldn’t try making a generalisation based on this. Given how competitive the process is, insinuating discrimination based on disability is ridiculous lol everyone who applies meets the requirements and inevitably the vast majority gets rejected.

I don’t think this person was insinuating discrimination. Travers has a disability confident scheme you can request to be considered under, if you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements you are guaranteed an interview.

We just don’t know what the minimum requirements are, e.g. what they look for in cover letter

 

[BeanaGoalGetter]

I wouldn’t try making a generalisation based on this. Given how competitive the process is, insinuating discrimination based on disability is ridiculous lol everyone who applies meets the requirements and inevitably the vast majority gets rejected.

I dont think this is a fair response. The user didn't mention the word discrimination once, so how did you come to that conclusion lol? Being concerned over how employers may view your ADHD while navigating a job market is a valid concern to have

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

I still haven’t heard anything from travers smith….should I consider this a good sign, or? 😃 also does anyone know if travers smith is serious about interviewing people who disclose they have a disability on their application, provided they meet the minimum requirements? I have ADHD and disclosed that, but I have friends today who also disclosed theirs + met the minimum requirements and they just got PFO. Also, I applied kinda early (December 24th) so perhaps they’re working backwards and that’s why I haven’t heard? I’m just confused lol

Could be a good sign, have to wait and see.

Your sample size of 1 person isn't enough to indicate their stance, the majority of people who apply have minimum requirements, and the majority of people who apply get PFO 🤷‍♂️

That being said, I don't trust automatically what firms say...

 

[Bread]

I don’t think this person was insinuating discrimination. Travers has a disability confident scheme you can request to be considered under, if you have a disability and meet the minimum requirements you are guaranteed an interview.

We just don’t know what the minimum requirements are, e.g. what they look for in cover letter

It sounds a lot like “we won’t discriminate if you have a disability” given that the minimum criteria likely apply to people without one (“research or the firm”, “well-written cover letter,” etc)

 

[Bread]

I dont think this is a fair response. The user didn't mention the word discrimination once, so how did you come to that conclusion lol? Being concerned over how employers will view your ADHD while navigating a job market is a valid concern to have

I inferred it from the wording “do we know whether they’re serious” and “my friends meet the requirements”

 

[BobThebIlly]

Goodwin Pfo post vi 😔

 

[BeanaGoalGetter]

I inferred it from the wording “do we know whether they’re serious” and “my friends meet the requirements”

You brushing off the users concern and calling it 'ridiculous' is icky, inference or not

 

[phoenix11_]

Anyone knows what to expect from Jones Day pre-AC online interview?

 

[phoenix11_]

Has anyone heard from Mishcon, Shoosmiths, Addleshaw, R&G, CRS, and Gibson Dunn?