TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Ancika]

Just got orrick pfo post app

Thanks for the heads up! Mine just came in now too.

 

[AryanAgg]

Orrick pfo

 

[soph107048]

Does anyone know whether firms give VS offers (post AC) by phone and PFOs post AC by email? Or if both are usually by phone

 

[ellabella135]

Any non-law slaughters news…?

 

[hanz123]

No not yet, still waiting, also for leeds office... think i completed the online simulate around 29th Jan

same!

 

[jagath]

Any non-law slaughters news…?

i think it’s gonna be another slaughterless day

 

[Applicant7874652]

Quick Q

I got post AC feedback where I was told that both the interviews went very well, but that one area to improve was making my answers less heavy and reducing use of buzzwords.

Kind of confused as to what that means exactly? The specific comments were that my answers came across slightly over rehearsed.

 

[Molly16]

Hi! If anyone's gotten an offer for Trowers & Hamlins vacation scheme in London, please reply/private message me as we have made a groupchat to get to know each other before June!

 

[AnnaliseK]

Is anyone else a bit concerned about how long stephenson harwood is taking? Spring vac scheme is in only 6 weeks and there's still the online test/VI to go...

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Does anyone have any insights into Katten's video interview with HR and their assessment centre? I've just been invited to complete both and there is limited information on the firm's recruitment process online!

Proof Katten exists!!! Finally!

 

[W113380]

Congrats!! Can I ask when you did the job sim? Thanks!

thank you!! I completed the job sim on 12th Jan

 

[User2640]

Is anyone else a bit concerned about how long stephenson harwood is taking? Spring vac scheme is in only 6 weeks and there's still the online test/VI to go...

They’ll get back by the end of the week if this is helpful

 

[Beebee]

Has anyone heard back post Sidley final partner interview for spring/summer?

 

[user24710026]

I always forget how excruciating the post-AC wait is once you're past that 2-week mark. I just want any form of news

 

[TA04]

Simmons PFO for London VS. Email stated they are at capacity for the scheme. Not sure why it wasn't sent with the batch earlier in the month.

same here lol, were we good enough?

 

[Bread]

Quick Q

I got post AC feedback where I was told that both the interviews went very well, but that one area to improve was making my answers less heavy and reducing use of buzzwords.

Kind of confused as to what that means exactly? The specific comments were that my answers came across slightly over rehearsed.

They probably want to see a genuine interest in law/the firm, which can be undermined if you kind of sound like you’re reading off their website.

If, like me, you rely a lot on practice, maybe you could try practicing your delivery to a friend so that you’re more comfortable and come across as less rigid

 

[174Tess9y3]

Orrick pfo

 

[Applicant7874652]

They probably want to see a genuine interest in law/the firm, which can be undermined if you kind of sound like you’re reading off their website.

If, like me, you rely a lot on practice, maybe you could try practicing your delivery to a friend so that you’re more comfortable and come across as less rigid

This is the thing - the feedback said I was personable, motivated, very enthusiastic and my reasons for the firm were very thoughtful (what they told me on the phone). So it wasn’t like I came across as if I was reading the website

 

[PFO Final Boss]

Simmons PFO for summer vac scheme at least we got a response

 

[AryanAgg]

This is the thing - the feedback said I was personable, motivated, very enthusiastic and my reasons for the firm were very thoughtful (what they told me on the phone). So it wasn’t like I came across as if I was reading the website

Seems like they thought the answers were rehearsed, which is what I think they mean by usage of buzzwords.