TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[kn]

have there been any ACs for HL?

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

I understand that this year there has been an increase in applications to normal, but I think quite a few firms are cutting it tight for VS dates...

 

[TCLA0322]

If an application doesn't give a word limit for their questions, what should you aim for?

If is a single application question: I think maybe around 400 words?If a cover letter: 1.5 page max.

 

[lawyersum]

what kinds of questions can you prepare to ask at the end of an interview if you don't know who your interviewers will be until the actual thing?

 

[User2640]

what kinds of questions can you prepare to ask at the end of an interview if you don't know who your interviewers will be until the actual thing?

I would like to know this too

 

[8law]

Is it worth it to apply to shoosmiths now? Since they sent out their AC

I dont think they have sent out their ac yet, probably just the post written app tests and also I dont think they are rolling so it is still worth applying!

 

[anon78365222111]

So assume Goodwin PFO?

 

[helenaskelton]

Has anyone heard from Mishcon about ACs yet post SJT

 

[fishy fish]

My score was 23 and I am also yet to hear back. Interesting. Let’s keep hoping!

I got 25 but my spread is 6,9,1,9 so probably a bit cooked haha

 

[LawEnthus]

Has anyone who completed the Simmons SJT on 15 Dec 25 heard back yet for Summer? I saw people on here getting AC spots before I submitted (curse of the rolling deadline) but has anyone who applied closer to the deadline like I did been progressed/PFO-ed?

 

[nonlawstudent98]

Has anyone who completed the Simmons SJT on 15 Dec 25 heard back yet for Summer? I saw people on here getting AC spots before I submitted (curse of the rolling deadline) but has anyone who applied closer to the deadline like I did been progressed/PFO-ed?

I completed it on the 20th Dec and got what I thought was pretty good feedback but I haven't heard anything since then. I think we may have just applied too late.

 

[sqe4676]

Has anyone received an interview invite for withers for SUMMER VAC SCHEME?

Still haven't heard from them following SJT.

 

[Chak]

Still haven't heard from them following SJT.

I haven't heard back after SJT even for spring vac scheme

 

[sqe4676]

Still haven't heard from Withers post SJT - should i assume a PFO or if I didn't get through would they just email me saying so?

 

[Afuturetrainee]

@Andrei Radu @Abbie Whitlock Hi I haven't heard back from GD at ALL since my application + automatic test. Would you recommend emailing them? I applied 18 Dec.

I applied 15 September and have not heard Back so I have emailed them.

 

[Bob142]

Has anyone heard back from Paul, Weiss post interview?

 

[Rads]

Has anyone heard back from Paul, Weiss post interview?

Hey did you interview with them for Spring?

 

[PFO Final Boss]

Has anyone who completed the Simmons SJT on 15 Dec 25 heard back yet for Summer? I saw people on here getting AC spots before I submitted (curse of the rolling deadline) but has anyone who applied closer to the deadline like I did been progressed/PFO-ed?

Also havent heard from Simmons for summer and did my SJT 26th Nov- should I assume PFO?

 

[Lawlawland]

Anyone Heard back from SPB?

 

[radssss]

Still haven't heard from Withers post SJT - should i assume a PFO or if I didn't get through would they just email me saying so?

Don’t lose hope!
I applied on the deadline and they sent me the sjt after 3 days so I’m assuming they’re still reviewing apps/sjts and it’s taking time coz loads of people must have applied on deadline day .