TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[M_m]

Any further Bristows first round interview invites? They sent a holding email this Tuesday, but haven’t heard anything since.

 

[soph107048]

@Abbie Whitlock @Jaysen @vera.mekhonoshina hi, just wondering if anyone has been able to attend Vacation Schemes during term time, while being on a student visa. i am a masters student and my student visa restricts my working hours to 20 hours per week during term time. i would be really grateful if someone could share their experience and help me out with what i can do further.

hii, as someone who is also on a student visa and has a similar issue, you've got to make sure you apply for schemes that only take place outside of your term time: aka all summer schemes and some spring schemes, as law firms often position schemes outside of term time so all students are able to attend. id advise against doing it during term time as it could lead to serious issues in terms of visa. best of luck!!

 

[Madison Pinewall]

does anybody know if sidley will be sending any more TIs ?

 

[Justin]

Hi, does anyone know when we would hear back from Irwin Mitchell post AC? Thanks!

 

[helenaskelton]

Waiting to hear back post Stevens & Bolton interview but wondering whether they send out PFO before offer? Does anyone know?

 

[marshall]

Anyone hear anything from Debevoise?

they say they will get back next week

 

[Steakbake]

Orrick PFO

 

[Mike Ross 2025]

PMC PFO

 

[SubpoenaColada]

does anyone have insights on Michelmores amberjack?

 

[SueD]

PMC London VS PFO

 

[jossbaynes]

Hi, I've got an AC with Orrick, does anyone have any information regarding the group exercise or written exercise? Would massively appreciate any info!

 

[Schluffie]

Osborne Clarke vacation scheme offer!!

Congrats!! Can I ask if this was for London or Bristol/Reading? Thanks

 

[Kenomy]

PMC PFO lol why do they have to send it so late

 

[Lollipopx]

Goodwin post-AC pfo

 

[Arv_329]

If I haven’t heard from Slaughter most likely pfo right?

 

[alphabravocharlie]

Getting a VS/TC is such a game of luck, e.g who read your app, when, their mood at the time, who interviews you etc. Don't be disheartened people, so many factors to success are out of your control

 

[ssss]

PMC London VS PFO

So sorry to hear, is this post AC?

 

[henry1050]

Anyone still waiting on Gibson Dunn post-app for summer?

 

[SueD]

So sorry to hear, is this post AC?

No - just off the back of the application (back in November…)

 

[W5690]

Also wondering this! Out of curiosity how did you get your criminal experience? I've been sending out emails/linkedin messages but haven't had any luck

@TheSaulGoodman Hi! I sent speculative applications (cover letter and CV) to law firms when they do not advertise work experience placements and sent formal applications when they require so. As for mini-pupillage applications, I submitted formal applications to Chambers as per their requirements. I hope that helps! Hang in there, you will make it!