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  1. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I just got an email from Vantage and thought oof it should be an app update from Travers, Orrick or Ropes... Turns out it’s just a request to update my account details on the Vantage platform… 😀
  2. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I’m not sure how many ACs they’re holding but I know a few people with NRF ACs. Perhaps they are sent in batches and NRF are reviewing VIs as they go? I wouldn’t assume PFO just yet tbh.
  3. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Wait until bro finds out Chris Brown was joking about and wasn’t acc being serious. It’s been a running joke between me and him for ages lmao. To clarify, my birthday is in fact the 8th. His isn’t even in Feb at all and we’re diff ages. I appreciate the confusion though peeps! Idek how...
  4. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yeah I second this too. Tbh I find these WEs are highly unpredictable like I literally fumbled the Skadden WE. I thought I’d cooked on Dechert’s and flopped Willkie’s but then I’d had the complete opposite results (Dechert PFO, Willkie AC). The most important thing imo is planning and...
  5. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Here’s the thing idek this happens to me literally every year and idk how half of them got my details in the first place (should I be worried)?? Some of them I think are automatic like Samsung, Apple and Lenovo cos I’ve had phones from all 3 in the past, but idk about the rest… :( The vouchers...
  6. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    In the span of 12 hours I’ve received promo code emails and/or discount vouchers from Nintendo, Apple, Samsung, Uber, Odeon Cinemas, Nando’s, Cineworld, Footasylum, KFC, JD Sports, Lenovo, Microsoft, Xbox, PlayStation and JustEat cos it’s my birthday today lmao it’s been insane. :) If only law...
  7. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Thank you!! It’s acc today haha so technically not belated just yet ygm. Hoping we all hear good news over the next few days and weeks. :)
  8. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I’m hoping for some good news for the upcoming week. It will be a nice belated birthday present too haha. Gna join in on the AC/VS dance: 🕺
  9. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Would this be the same during the VS? So would there be the same written exercise or interviews during the VS that you’d do on the DTC AC? I’m not entirely sure what their process is cos surely it’s not just the one partner interview pre-VS?
  10. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Well it’s official you’re gna deliver the inaugural 2026 TCLA Awards guest lecture and opening ceremony motivational speech, sponsored by Pepsi, Cadbury, Lloyds Bank, TCLA LLP, Pearson Specter Litt, The Co-op Live, Liverpool F.C. and Barclays. More sponsors to be announced soon. This has given...
  11. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The legend himself has made his TCLA debut. Big congrats to you on your successes this cycle! 🤩
  12. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    From what I’ve seen on the forum and messages I’ve received privately it’s baso like this so far for all the firms that you’ve listed here: Paul Weiss: Spring VS offers have gone out but it seems Summer VS apps are still being reviewed? MoFo: nothing for anyone yet it seems post app. Sidley...
  13. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    It was like an hour ago so if you haven’t heard back from them it ought to be good news. Best of luck for the Dechert Spring VS champ! :)
  14. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Dechert PFO post WE for Spring VS. I did the WE around 2 weeks ago. I applied in early Dec and got the WE like 6 weeks post app. I find these middle stages hit or miss tbh. I just got the PFO for this. However in other news… Willkie partner interview invite!! I honestly didn’t expect it cos I...
  15. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I know NRF and Linklaters have sent ACs out and I’ve seen Summer VS offer(s) for Linklaters. I don’t think SH sent SJT and VIs yet and I believe their AC is during the actual VS itself not before it? Their deadline for apps closed around a week ago so I reckon you have a shot for them! Clyde &...
  16. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Same here. Also just received Morgan Lewis TI! I’m surprised cos I don’t meet their A-levels! Any tips or insights would be appreciated. I sent my app on the day of the deadline.
  17. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    If only they auto-signed us a TC offer that would’ve been nice to see in my email inbox lmao.
  18. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Weil PFO post AC. I expected it cos it was my first AC ever and of this cycle. Moving on to the next!
  19. Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Idk tbh cos Morgan Lewis’ grad rec team were all stalking my LinkedIn and I’m sat here like a melon waiting for my TI like what’s the hold up lads??!!

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