TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Maria123]

guys I wanted to ask, how much do firms consider extenuating circumstances when it comes to individual module grades? I have a 2:1 and everything but I had genuine unfortunate circumstances which systematically impacted my time and studies at university. Am I safe to believe that top firms will understand that?

 

[phoenix11_]

Of course you have a chance! They would not do an interview if they could not offer you a place

Good luck !!!

Thank you

 

[lawcool]

guys I wanted to ask, how much do firms consider extenuating circumstances when it comes to individual module grades? I have a 2:1 and everything but I had genuine unfortunate circumstances which systematically impacted my time and studies at university. Am I safe to believe that top firms will understand that?

Yes!! I've never had an issue I interviewed at a top us firm

 

[Maria123]

Yes!! I've never had an issue I interviewed at a top us firm

Ok that’s good to know! I’ve got the odd 2:2 in some modules.. as I said I have a 2:1 already graduated but I always think that US & magic circles will turn me down because of my grades which is why I’ve rarely focused on applying to them. If I have to apply next app cycle, I might try

 

[kkk4444]

Maybe the first round of offers will go out tomorrow or maybe they’ve already gone out and no one has said bc they’re not allowed to say yet

Did you hear back from them yet?

 

[ManifestingTC2026]

I created a spreadsheet to track applications for this cycle and it has been very helpful. Has anyone else done this or am I just weird?

 

[summersun]

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I created a spreadsheet to track applications for this cycle and it has been very helpful. Has anyone else done this or am I just weird?

Did this too !!! I think it's easier also to not loose track of which firm you are waiting on and which firms you have left to apply to.

 

[ManifestingTC2026]

Did this too !!! I think it's easier also to not loose track of which firm you are waiting on and which firms you have left to apply to.

Yes 100000% if not I would have forgot who I am waiting to hear from.

 

[futuresolicitor2028]

Has anyone heard back from penningtons manches Cooper? or mishcon for summer?

 

[nicoledm]

got invited to a winston and strawn interview monday morning?? lit just the weekend to prep

 

[LH4]

got invited to a winston and strawn interview monday morning?? lit just the weekend to prep

Congratulations! I’m still waiting to hear, is the interview virtual or in person?

 

[tcfinalboss]

Congrats! Any idea if they send them out all in one email chain, or in batches?

 

[nicoledm]

Congratulations! I’m still waiting to hear, is the interview virtual or in person?

Virtual, I think given the small time frame would have been a bit mean to have it in person haha

 

[haribolover]

got invited to a winston and strawn interview monday morning?? lit just the weekend to prep

Well done!! You've got this!!

 

[AS24]

Although, I am on Ropes waiting list and should be happy. I am still a bit frustrated!

 

[hanz123]

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I created a spreadsheet to track applications for this cycle and it has been very helpful. Has anyone else done this or am I just weird?

same been doing this since the start!!

 

[lawyersum]

ladies what shoes would we wear to a spring vac scheme? boots? ballerina flats? loafers? flat mary-janes?

 

[ghostyb]

got invited to a winston and strawn interview monday morning?? lit just the weekend to prep

Anyone know what the interview entails?

 

[Lollipopx]

TLT post-AC rejection, happy to finally get the news tbh

 

[LH4]

Congrats! Any idea if they send them out all in one email chain, or in batches?

Hopefully batches lol I haven’t gotten anything