TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[ciaoooooo33]

For those who did WE with Ashurst on the 21/22/23, have you received any news?

 

[flamingocelot]

Withers pfo

So sorry to hear! Is this post app, SJT, interview or what?

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

they gave applicants the ability to choose one of three. However, there is no reason to not send rejections, unless they are considering inviting more people.

It could be they are waiting to see if there are people who won't accept, and have those as extra spots. Alternatively, they could just be delayed sending rejections - it's not a priority for them.

 

[helenaskelton]

Do people think all the Mishcon ACs for spring are gone now?

 

[Applicationally-challenged]

Anyone else waiting to hear back from HSF K?? It’s been over 3 weeks

Did you have an AC?

 

[letsdothis]

Anyone here who's done the Jones Day AC please?

 

[LawAspirer]

Dechert Spring post WE PFO, no individual feedback offered/able to be requested either

When did you apply if I may ask?

 

[tc2026]

hey has anyone heard from dla piper post ti recently (London?)

 

[PermanentParalegal]

Anyone had an offer or PFO for Skadden today ?

 

[PermanentParalegal]

I’ve just had a penny drop moment and realised the vast majority of firms I’ve progressed with in this cycle all use AllHires… That’s acc insane:

Akin Gump: AllHires
Debevoise: AllHires
Dechert: AllHires
Gibson Dunn: AllHires
Skadden: AllHires

The only exceptions are Willkie and Weil. Weil’s app doesn’t count though cos that was just personal details, academics and the rare form.

We need to come up with a petition to ban the use of CvMail though cos it’s so bad. It took me an hour just to enter and edit my academics for Sidley… ​

You got a Skadden VS?

 

[thedonnabrief]

Anyone had an offer or PFO for Skadden today ?

I think because the last set of interviews were on 31st, I think we should hear back by the end of this week at the earliest. When was your inteview?

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Dechert PFO - expected given no progression post-app. It was the first application I wrote, and I feel wasn't as good as it could have been.

 

[DoNotRedeem]

Has anyone else not heard anything either PFO or Interview post WE for Dechert, I did it 15/01/26.

 

[applicant457]

did Links AC on Wednesday, haven't heard back, should I assume PFO?

 

[Deleted member 43292]

You got a Skadden VS?

He didn't, he said that the apps that have progressed are all on Allhires

So he progressed with Skadden post app

it doesn't imply a VS haha, also that would be wayyy too early for them to announce any VS

A lot of ppl on here have done the Skadden interview, I'm sure you'll hear on here the second they start calling/emailing

 

[174Tess9y3]

So sorry to hear! Is this post app, SJT, interview or what?

Post app

 

[174Tess9y3]

Sorry to hear that!!

Can I ask is it Spring or Summer?

Can't actually find on my app which one hahah

 

[astrid177]

Hi, could anyone advise please

I had a Baker McKenzie VI due 1 Feb, 11:59pm. I tried accessing the portal at around 11pm but was blocked out, and I emailed grad rec straight away.

The platform has emailed me just now saying I’ve been given an extension until 2 Feb, 11:59pm to complete the VI, but the portal still says “deadline has passed” and won’t let me in.

I’m currently in a different time zone and will be out all day with no access to a quiet space or laptop. Would this be a reasonable basis to ask for further accommodation?

 

[jacksollaf]

got a Dechert WE invite for their summer vac scheme earlier today, anyone know how it's structured, etc. what to expect...?

 

[OliviaHB]

did Links AC on Wednesday, haven't heard back, should I assume PFO?

Was this for spring or summer