TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[silonthesofa]

Guys gonna cry bc Bristows final round interview!

Congrats! Just came in now?

 

[amb303]

Has anyone yet to hear from CRS after the VI for London vac scheme?

I still haven’t heard anything from them

 

[adfs456]

Congrats! Just came in now?

Thank you!! And yup like 5 mins ago

 

[elizabethkate]

Congrats! Did it just come in now?

yes just now

 

[Futuretrainee002]

I would love to know this too...applications have taken a toll on my studies haha...no clue how people deal with having Spring schemes when it's during cramming season

Yes! I was thinking this lol, idk how people are taking 2 weeks out in exam season.

 

[silonthesofa]

Bristows second round interview invite as well. Spent the last 15 minutes panicking and then checked my junk folder...

 

[elizabethkate]

Bristows second round interview invite as well. Spent the last 15 minutes panicking and then checked my junk folder...

Congrats!!!

 

[CharlieandLola]

Any news from Kennedys London office?

 

[Dd26289293]

Does anyone have any insights for the Fladgate AC? Would be greatly appreciated )

 

[StudentWP]

everyone still waiting for spb London post vi? like this message

 

[elizabethkate]

has anyone got any experience with paralegalling or working and being offered vac schemes/TCs? how do u manage them and deal with the stress of it all haha

 

[W113380]

Does anyone have advice on how to navigate requesting time off from work to complete a vacation scheme? I don’t work in a legal role so it’s not something that’s commonly done

 

[Futuretrainee002]

Does anyone have advice on how to navigate requesting time off from work to complete a vacation scheme? I don’t work in a legal role so it’s not something that’s commonly done

Take your annual leave. I’d recommend against telling them you have a vac scheme, it’s against the terms of some employment contracts to undertake work whilst employed elsewhere and they may not let you do the scheme.

 

[an03]

Anyone emailed CRS about when we’re going to hear back?

 

[mmm918]

Hi @Abbie Whitlock I have a question about Stephenson Harwood's application. In Q3, it says "In up to 350 words, please outline a challenge that you think Stephenson Harwood will face over the next five years. You should draw on your current awareness and your commercial awareness to answer this question." In my answer, I first outlined the challenge the firm will face, and then stated how the firm is well positioned to face the challenge with its expertise. May I know if the structure is fine? Thank you

 

[helloworld45]

Anyone else doing the 2nd debevoise vs in summer?

 

[legalbeast]

Anyone heard from Kennedys for Direct TC London post AC and Associate Interview? Did my AC over a month ago now I think and still nothing...

 

[a1289]

Anyone heard from Kennedys for Direct TC London post AC and Associate Interview? Did my AC over a month ago now I think and still nothing...

No I've not heard anything yet either ahh

 

[legalbeast]

No I've not heard anything yet either ahh

i have seen a few PFOs on here for London so it might be good news. Can I ask when you did your AC?

 

[amb303]

Anyone emailed CRS about when we’re going to hear back?

Am leaving it alone bc I would think it won’t be til end of this week-ish depending on how long they gave ppl who got offers end of last week to accept them—what do I know, but I would think they’d want to see if they could give any more offers without having to tell people they got it late bc they were reserve