TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[kna]

why not reject us then...

I am.. but I heard they've already given out all ACs....

 

[AryanAgg]

Does anyone know the policy of orrick on reapplying for dtc in the same cycle if vs application is rejected?

 

[user397485]

I did the non law dtc application, haven't heard back yet.

oh okay i applied for the vac

 

[sapphireoreos]

Has anyone heard post-SJT for withers summer? I’m not feeling hopeful as I’ve seen people get ACs, but thought I’d ask anyway

 

[Miles Edgeworth]

Dechert PFO post app. Honestly this was very much expected given I applied in mid December and didn't get a WE . I didn't count the days but alongside Simmons and still waiting for Mishcon, I might need to start doing a chart like Harvey Specter

 

[flamingocelot]

Farrer PFO post AC. That's it for me for this cycle lowkey going to cry

 

[at1234]

Anyone know what kind of questions the Faegre Drinker VI will ask? Competency/ Motivational etc?

 

[Hopeful applicant]

Ending the cycle with a Debevoise VS offer!

 

[Apple]

Anyone heard back from Travers post-interview?

 

[Allura Grant]

anyone else get the open day invite from slaughters after getting pfod?

and it's full...

 

[CharlieandLola]

In their reply, the recruitment team said that they were still interviewing for the role. I think they're waiting to send offers/rejections all at once.

Wow ACs happened so long ago and I thought someone else said we would hear back early this week. The good news is that I’ve heard that this Same thing happened last year!

 

[user397485]

and it's full...

what do you mean by open day invite

 

[theconfusedlawyer]

CRS Guildford PFO

 

[an03]

CRS Guildford PFO

Sorry to hear that hope you’re okay. Is this post VI?

 

[LauraPM]

CRS PFO

 

[LauraPM]

Unrelated but has anyone applied for A&O’s law, tech, & operations programme?

 

[Lollipopx]

In the email for CRS pfo did it say 'We thought your application showed promsie and would warmly welcome you to reapply when applications next open in October using our feedback below'?

 

[CharlieandLola]

CRS PFO

Can I ask if this was for DTC or vac scheme and for what office?

 

[Lollipopx]

Hi @Abbie Whitlock

Thanks for your previous reply re the law reform question of mine

I just want to ask about the link to the firm or TC role at the end of answering a question.

For commercial awareness questions, how can I explicitly link that to the firm, clients, TC role etc?

For the why do you want to be a solicitor or why our firm questions, what can I do to link my experience/ answer content with the firm/clients/sector/TC role etc?

Thanks

 

[wqueens8]

Hey everyone,

So I'm in a really really fortunate position, but I'm still feeling conflicted. I've received a TC offer from a pretty good firm!!! So so grateful, but I also have a 2 week vacation scheme coming up in a couple of weeks.

The firm I have a TC offer from while really good, doesn't do some of the practice areas or sector areas I am really interested in. The vac scheme firm is close to a dream firm for me in terms of the above, even though it's slightly lower paying. I would definitely take that TC over my current should I be successful. In a perfect world i'd definitely do the scheme and see how it goes (I may not even get the offer, I believe conversion is around 50%). However, my dissertation is due right around the end of the scheme, and I'm feeling behind with it. In theory, I don't need to do THAT well in my diss to get a 2:1, having looked at grade calculators using my achieved module grades. But feels like gambling valuable time.

I'm really conflicted, I would love to do the scheme but it's a lot of time and money. I know at the end of the day it is up to me and I have to weigh everything up, but just wondering if anybody has been in a similar position or has any specific advice?