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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Literally, that’s what I heard too and was so confused about it. At least now I know for next year that this can happen with them.
Btw, did you apply freshfields by any chance? I took my test so long ago and haven’t heard back, but unlike for links I haven’t heard of anyone receiving anything either…
Did not apply to Freshfields, because I was too lazy and the deadline rolled around. Links, I don't think anyone has received a PFO, but many have gotten telephone interviews.
 
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Hi Abbie,

I hope you're well, did you enjoy your time at SH - how did you find the firm?
Hi!

Yes, I loved it! During the scheme I sat in the Construction team and the Regulatory Litigation team - these were both areas that I hadn't experienced before, and I found them both really interesting. Most of the VS cohort sat in one transactional team and one litigious team, which I thought was a good way to experience the strengths of the firm over the two weeks.

Everyone I spoke to during the scheme was so lovely and willing to give up their time to chat to me - my supervisor in Reg Lit was actually off sick for the week I was in the team, and the partner that was head of the team ended up taking me under his wing, haha (+ spent an entire afternoon helping me with interview prep!). It definitely felt like a very collaborative firm, and I got to work with a wide range of people across the team, not just my supervisor. I also thought that the TC assessments were fair, and the teams I was in gave me time to prepare for this during the scheme!

I also had the chance to take part in some pro-bono work during my time at the firm, which was really exciting! There are definitely opportunities to get involved in a wide range of activities during the scheme, and I enjoyed getting to know other areas of the firm too :)

If you had any other specific questions, just shout!
 
Is anyone else still waiting to hear back post app from Sidley? It’s now day 56 of nothing. I’m looking forward to absolutely nothing atp smh…

Waiting Patiently GIF by General Hospital
 

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