TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[ACHat8r]

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

Now to the stress of converting it to a TC when they only take a 1/3 across all vac schemes

congrats. What firm, if you feel comfortable saying?

 

[ddalki]

NRF Assessment Day invite after sort of bombing Cleary's... Redemption round?

 

[radssss]

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!

Congratulations!!! Is this for the london office and is it business or individual tc?

Best of luck

 

[Bbhu19]

NRF Assessment Day invite after sort of bombing Cleary's... Redemption round?

Can I ask when you recieved this? And congratulations !!!!

 

[TCGrad1642]

How do you know this?

They specified in the email inviting to SJT that all outcomes would be communicated by end of jan!

 

[pepsicola96]

i have a virtual AC tomorrow and i was wondering what’s appropriate to wear? i kind of don’t want to be sat in a suit all day, so i was thinking a white collared shirt under a plain black jumper? or is that not formal enough (i’m a girl btw - not that it makes a difference but might inform some outfit recommendations lol)

is this the bird and bird AC? If so I'm also attending and I'm thinking I'll wear a suit, but only for the 1 hour interview. The rest of the day it shouldn't really matter what you are wearing (within reason).

 

[Bbhu19]

Literally an hour ago haha, I think they're rolling them out now! I opened my email on my way back from Cleary's AC and got jumpscared.

Oh wow again big congratulations, hopefully the cleary AC went well aswell!!!

 

[hopingforamiracle]

nothing from NRF- should I assume pfo?

 

[johnsmith]

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

They’ve given next Wednesday and Thursday.

 

[Z48]

nothing from NRF- should I assume pfo?

Last year ACs for summer were sent in batches so I wouldn’t assume pfo yet

 

[qwerty!]

is this the bird and bird AC? If so I'm also attending and I'm thinking I'll wear a suit, but only for the 1 hour interview. The rest of the day it shouldn't really matter what you are wearing (within reason).

yep it is, and thank you that’s a good idea!

 

[aria_d]

Hi! Has anyone does the Cooley online interview? Is it purely motivational and competency?

 

[qwerty!]

Hey!

This should be completely fine - the general rule of thumb is to be neat and professional, but this doesn't necessarily require a full suit or blazer! For the virtual AC that I completed last cycle, I wore a plain white blouse, and I saw others who were wearing jumpers and shirts which was completely fine.

Best of luck for your AC!!

thank you so much!

 

[Jessica Pearson]

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

We're literally in the same boat (I was rambling abt it before lol). It's basically 5 questions, 1 motivational the rest are competency. You have 3 mins to prep for each question and 1 mins 30 secs to answer.

 

[trainee4u]

Got my Farrer PFO (AC last year, so not surprised), plus Dechert (already marked as PFO) today.

 

[TCLAuser2002]

NRF AC my first assessment ever! SO CLOSE YOU CAN ALMOST TASTE IT

 

[Ronaldo04]

Hello! Does anyone have insights into the Vinson & Elkins VI? Can offer insights into several others!

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Hi @Abbie Whitlock , I hope you're doing well! i was just wondering how would you tackle this question and if is it okay to include an example of a time you showed the trait you are mentioning ? - Describe three characteristics that you believe make an outstanding Ropes & Gray lawyer and how that lawyer would drive our business (500 words)

 

[GemmaTheFutureLawyer]

AG AC London

Is this for the Spring or Summer Scheme? Can't seem to see that anyone has heard back for AG Manchester in summer that's all. Hoping they are dealing with them in order. Can only hope.

 

[Kenomy]

Sorry to ask again but has anyone heard back?

I've got an AC with them tomorrow. Heard back last Friday