TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Is it safe to assume a PFO from GD if you haven’t heard back post test? honest answers only….

Haven't heard back either

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Have an AC tomorrow that contains an individual research and discussion task. Does anyone have any insights into what this could entail? I was thinking it would be a contract review exercise but I’m not sure.

What firm? PM me and maybe I can help

 

[Shaky_Pete]

the quality of applications seems to be very high every year

Here's hoping next cycle is a freak year with really shit quality applications

 

[anon78365222111]

Covington sending AC’s in batches or nah?

 

[a1289]

Guys I have a VI with Dac Beachcroft i don't even know why I applied, their practice of areas are not my cup of tea but their application process was CV submission only. Any insights on the VI will be appreciated

Hey I did it last night ahah, was super chill you get 3 mins to prep and you also get 3 takes and you can watch them all back and choose your best, questions were easy too !

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Guys...wait. Covington Summer AC WTF WTF WTF. Summer application, applied literally just around the deadline

Congrats! Just out of curiosity, did it list AC dates (wanting to know how far in advance they/similar firms offer ACs)

 

[lucyindia]

Would anyone know what time we can expect a first reply from Lewis Silkin, based on previous years?
Thank you

 

[CharlesT47]

which firms still have VS open? (Other than Orrick/ Ropes)

 

[hxnnahrobinson]

IM AC!! Received a phone call earlier today, as I have reasonable adjustments. AC offers are to be sent out within next week or so!

 

[hopingforamiracle]

Would anyone know what time we can expect a first reply from Lewis Silkin, based on previous years?
Thank you

In the follow-up email they send after submitting an app, they said no later than the 13th of February. Seems like last year's cohort heard back on the 7th.

 

[DoNotRedeem]

Covington sending AC’s in batches or nah?

Covington have sent AC invites?

 

[PinkZebra67]

IM AC!! Received a phone call earlier today, as I have reasonable adjustments. AC offers are to be sent out within next week or so!

Am I right in saying that this is next stage after online assessment ? Congrats btw !

 

[ABC234]

Just got my first vac scheme offer!! I’m still in shock I can’t believe it

 

[tcaspirer25]

Any Latham VS offers gone out ?

 

[hxnnahrobinson]

Am I right in saying that this is next stage after online assessment ? Congrats btw !

Hello, yes it is! And thank you!

 

[Saul_specter]

Hi everyone, If anyone has any insights or experiences relating to the Macfarlanes AC, I would really appreciate it if you could PM me. Thank you very much in advance.

hi when did you get the ac and when did you apply, thanks

 

[lolasparks]

Any Birketts updates for regional offices? Thank you!

 

[amb303]

Has anyone heard back from Charles Russell Speechlys for the London office?

Maybe Friday? Last year I think the Guildford and London VI invites were a week apart and the Guildford ones seem to have been released last Friday

 

[legallybrunettte]

hi when did you get the ac and when did you apply, thanks

Hi! I got the AC on dec 19th and applied a week before deadline!

 

[Lawyer20]

Anyone heard from Kirkland post assessment day?