TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Unknowncabbage]

Thank you so much guys, everyone is so lovely )))))

For the person asking it was Mayer Brown

Hey massive congrats, when did you do your AC if you don't mind.

 

[abc124]

Yeah was super weird, don’t know what to think of the feedback report either

There is a link to a guide in the email where they tell you how to interpret the key words but I doubt it's indicative of how we actually did, we'll probably be compared to other applicants for this position and I think the descriptions are based on how we did compared to some generic spotted zebra applicant pool

 

[FutureLawyer_]

Links pfo lol. They literally told me to reapply post ac last time

 

[Hanzeeb]

There is a link to a guide in the email where they tell you how to interpret the key words but I doubt it's indicative of how we actually did, we'll probably be compared to other applicants for this position and I think the descriptions are based on how we did compared to some generic spotted zebra applicant pool

Not me reading it thinking i have done not so bad , let me just go sit back down lol

 

[abc124]

Agreed!! For one of the slides, my laptop glitched and I accidentally pressed submit without even answering the questions and I couldn't go back:/ I emailed them about it but no one got back to me...

Omg I'm sorry this happened to you! Maybe email the spotted zebra candidate support if Disney's not replying?

 

[lawstudent2]

Hey massive congrats, when did you do your AC if you don't mind.

It was the week starting 16th February

 

[ChambersLoading]

Hi @Abbie Whitlock, I hope you’re well! I had a couple ofquestions as I’m preparing for my W&C interview, if that’s okay.

For my “Why W&C” answer, my first reason currently focuses on the firm’s strength in Corporate/M&A and its investment in private equity. Do you think that’s a sensible angle, given that it’s an area that the firm is actively building out and growing in, or would it be better to focus on areas it is stronger in and already particularly known for, such as project finance or capital markets?

My second reason focuses on the firm’s global reach and platform. Do you think two reasons are sufficient for this question, or would you recommend adding a third? For example, I was considering mentioning the guaranteed international secondment - would it make sense to include that within the global platform point, or is it better framed under training philosophy as a separate reason?

Also, when asked about practice areas I’m interested in, would it be better to stay aligned with my “Why W&C” answer and say Corporate/PE, or is it fine to say something different such as energy and litigation/arbitration? I’m just conscious of whether that might come across as inconsistent.

Sorry for the multiple questions, and thank you so much in advance for your help!

 

[Hopeful applicant]

Links pfo lol. They literally told me to reapply post ac last time

may I ask whether it was spring/summer/direct tc?

 

[abc124]

Not me reading it thinking i have done not so bad , let me just go sit back down lol

No no I'm just overthinking and speculating haha If your report is positive it's defo a good sign, what I meant is just that we don't know how the disney applicants did so it's hard to know what will count as strong, average, weak etc. Eg I wonder how many areas for development is too many lol

 

[legalgrad28]

have you emailed them yet?

DTC London - what about you?

I tried to call them and left a voicemail asking for an update. I hope we hear back soon...

Professional Liability - Leeds.

 

[Madison Pinewall]

thank you, yeah im gonna withdraw sadly, i dont want to potentially take a spot from someone else (thats if i got it hahahah).

you're good for this, many people would want the ego flattering lol

 

[soph107048]

If anyone has yet to hear back post WE for W&C, could you react to this post pls

 

[Donna Paulsen]

My head hurts after that SH amberjack… no brain juice left for the day x

 

[astrid177]

Hey all, this is a silly question but how competent are you expected to be for an AC? I have an AC on a very short notice and I haven’t done one before. My commercial instincts isn’t that great and I struggle in explaining commercial concepts, imposter syndrome kicking in so badly

 

[lawcool]

you're good for this, many people would want the ego flattering lol

Ahh lmao I’d feel so guilty if I messed up that process for someone. I can deal with not knowing, I’m lucky to have a vs at all !

 

[ellamai0]

anyone heard hsfk post ac

I know two people who have been successful and they heard back straight after they left, but I’m not sure on their overall process

 

[legallybrunnette]

Has Dechert gone AWOL? Does anyone know if they tend to ghost people? I did the WE more than one month ago and I still have not received anything.

 

[Life_of_PFOs]

BCLP Summer Vac Scheme PFO - Having applied in October, I'm glad they finally responded.

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

BCLP Summer Vac Scheme PFO - Having applied in October, I'm glad they finally responded.

What’s up with these firms that say they’re rolling basis yet take months to update applicants?! Why do they ghost most people for months lmao?!

So far I’ve seen Simmons, Slaughters, W&C, BCLP, Gibson, Dechert and Sidley who are all rolling basis but taking ages to respond…

Still waiting on Sidley post app it’s been 56 days and counting now idek what’s happening atp…​

 

[haribolover]

Has Dechert gone AWOL? Does anyone know if they tend to ghost people? I did the WE more than one month ago and I still have not received anything.

This post just reminded me that I even applied lol - still waiting too for that glorious pfo