TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[hey1238390u]

Anything from Burges Salmon post-AC?

Please can u dm me with any advice on the ac process i have one coming up and am super nervous

 

[trainee4u]

Hi, when did you complete the Cripps assessment out of interest?

about 5 hours before it closed.

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

I know you did not ask me but just for ref I did it on 17/01

I did it on 14/01, I guess PFO

 

[trainee4u]

I did it on 14/01, I guess PFO

Do you think you did well on the final written question in the previous assessment?

 

[Arv_329]

Anyone heard back from Cleary (post-WG) or NRF (post-VI). Am I just cooked?

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Do you think you did well on the final written question in the previous assessment?

Yes, but I am not sure the context/topic was strictly relevant compared to what they were looking for in the question - I couldn't think of many other examples where I specifically implemented a system / did something that involved improvement (I can't remember the question/answer, just general gist)

 

[Shiv Lawy]

Update- PFO after the Akin TI.

Genuinely gutted, I thought Akin was the best match for my Asset management/PE background.

I suspect it was the "What do you do to stay commerically aware" question I panicked, (edit: and forgot to mention I just did an MBA) because my life and job is current commercial awareness...I said I was studying for CFA level 2 and read the FT every day....and then remembered my actual commercial awareness is talking to my clients who are trying to raise funds. I don't know if that came through or was too non standard an answer.

I honestly wasn't prepared for situational questions like that, I prepared for more of a partner level interview about my motivations and fit. Oh well.

 

[ddalki]

Anyone heard back from Cleary (post-WG) or NRF (post-VI). Am I just cooked?

I’ve heard back from both (NRF yesterday), but you definitely aren’t cooked! Both firms are still rolling out AC invites, from what I’ve heard. You’ve got this!

 

[Chak]

Has Baker McKenzie been issuing any PFOs at all? Tomorrow is the last day by their schedule to hear back after online assessment and I have got nothing yet...

 

[Chak]

Anyone heard back from Cleary (post-WG) or NRF (post-VI). Am I just cooked?

I think not hearing back from Cleary (post-WG) might be a good sign, as I have had a rejection from them after completing WG like in a couple of hours lol

 

[Deleted member 41929]

Update- PFO after the Akin TI.

Genuinely gutted, I thought Akin was the best match for my Asset management/PE background.

I suspect it was the "What do you do to stay commerically aware" question I panicked, (edit: and forgot to mention I just did an MBA) because my life and job is current commercial awareness...I said I was studying for CFA level 2 and read the FT every day....and then remembered my actual commercial awareness is talking to my clients who are trying to raise funds. I don't know if that came through or was too non standard an answer.

I honestly wasn't prepared for situational questions like that, I prepared for more of a partner level interview about my motivations and fit. Oh well.

Akin’s loss, truly! You clearly have the credentials and will land firmly on your feet.

 

[msclm]

Hi! To those who have received TC offers -- how much time do you get to accept the offer? And how does this vary between US firms and MC/other UK firms?

For example, in the hypothetical scenario in which you have both Spring and Summer schemes and you receive a TC offer after your Spring scheme, can you wait till you complete the Summer scheme before replying to the TC offer?

Many thanks

I had a full month to accept my tc from my winter scheme. The tc I got in January from a DTC process had a week deadline. I didn’t ask either for an extension in their deadline but I can’t imagine either would have said no!

 

[abc124]

I hope mishcon will stick to their promise and we'll hear back today or tomorrow...

 

[SBD total 1000lbs (and an applicant)]

I hope mishcon will stick to their promise and we'll hear back today or tomorrow...

you can sue for psychological harm if not, ill join you

 

[summersun]

I have an interview coming up VERY soon, but the firm hasn’t replied to my email with a few questions/clarifications. What should I do?

Hi sometimes emails get lost as firms receive a lot of them so you could try calling them if they have a phone number available?
Good luck for your interview !!

 

[Shiv Lawy]

Can't blame anyone other than myself although I wish I'd had a practice run with a firm I cared less about so I knew to treat it more like a VI

Akin’s loss, truly! You clearly have the credentials and will land firmly on your feet.

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

Anyway Dechert PFO: I applied deadline day I think, and suspect it was just too late because everyone else was getting WE etc while I got nothing

Hi! So sorry to hear that, is this summer or spring? I haven't heard back yet for summer

 

[elle.brokovitch]

anyone have any intel on which firms are still open for apps? i know there a few deadlines in the coming days…

 

[vhuskl]

should i assume pfo for covington post app since they're already giving out summer ACs

 

[LawAspirer]

Did anybody get interviews for Dechert?
I've been waiting post WE for a really long time now.