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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Probs won’t hear back until the next presidential election which is on Tuesday, Nov 7 2028… so not that long away just a short 990 days wait… :)- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
That’s acc insane in this normal for a VS? Maybe it was a US firm (me thinks Milbank or Sidley)… Do you not think staying till so late might’ve left a bad impression though at the same time? Idk like would they have been thinking about time management and work efficiency etc? Idk I haven’t...- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
We’ve had all of the following people on the forum now which is acc funny asf ngl: Harvey Specter (Presiding Partner) Jessica Pearson (Managing Director) Donna Paulson Mike Ross Elle Woods Louis Litt Harold Gunderson (newest addition) Lord Sumption (can’t forget the legend) Are we missing...- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
That’s a banging office ngl. I’m gna apply for the direct tc now just so I can possibly have a chance at seeing this in person cos wow. 🤩 *starts panic researching Paul Hastings and their work in London in preparation for the dtc app*- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I feel you cos I lowkey thought I’d cooked with my cover letter for Travers Smith. Went to their insight evening in London, AS Aspire masterclass series, AS RG VDLF, legal cheek law fair booth, etc. So that PFO hit but with this process, I’ve learned that it only ever takes one yes. The right...- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
So their process is app -> VI -> WG -> WE -> AC -> VS -> TC? I thought W&C was the only one to have 100 hoops to jump through lmao. Firms are asking for too much these days ngl. :(- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
The Latham legend strikes and scores again??? Latham and Cleary? This is hall of fame worthy!!- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Did all the firms gather around a fire pit and decide today was gna be mass PFO day cos why is it now suddenly raining PFOs today lmao?!- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I’m pleased to announce that after 37 days post app, I’ve received a PFO post app from Travers! I’m still looking forward to nothing here! Unfortunately this means Travers Smith failed to surpass Milbank on the league table. I wish them the best of luck in the next app cycle though! This is...- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
We must’ve all bombed the WG in the 1st batch and so they sent an emergency 2nd batch. This was Orrick’s GR after seeing our WG scores:- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Jheeze collecting Magic Circle vac scheme offers like infinity stones! Smashing it. :)- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
The SQE would be done in Sept 27 and would last a year before commencing the TC in 2028. I think the timeline would look like this: July 2026: graduate from university Sept 2027: start the SQE Aug 2028: finish the SQE September 2028: start the TC September 2030: qualification Some larger firms...- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
The only good news from my inbox today is a BCLP open day invite with Aspiring Solicitors lmao. I just received the email for it so that’s something ig.- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I’m honoured to announce that I just received my Morgan Lewis PFO post TI for Summer VS! Looking forward to nothing here! Gna assume the same for Orrick post WG. I’m cooked lmao.- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I think Morgan Lewis accepts DTC apps even if you were unsuccessful for the VS (in the same cycle), but I’m not too sure about Orrick.- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I don’t think any of these firms’ deadlines have closed yet and they’re all non-rolling, so it’s gna be a while before any post app responses. White & Case and Paul Hastings won’t be until June and July for DTC responses afaik.- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Nah it acc does mean please F off no joke. I want to know who was the creator of the term PFO on the TCLA forum. I’m acc curious about it now. 🧐- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Thought I’d update this leaderboard cos there’s a few significant changes since the last update: Firstly, Covington got booted off the league table (better luck to them next time though). This is the current state of the league table (note, we have a new current record holder). 1st place...- Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner
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