TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[James Wakefield]

I just got an email from Vantage and thought oof it should be an app update from Travers, Orrick or Ropes... Turns out it’s just a request to update my account details on the Vantage platform… ​

An identity check?

Sorry I couldn’t help myself!

 

[BealMcAlly]

Simmons PFO after waiting 2.5months post SJT+VI

 

[sbbusybee]

I always told myself that I’d consider going into any type of law BESIDES real estate as it’s so boring, and today I got a distinction for land law module. Erm

Yeah I said never real estate… I’m now in real estate finance lol

 

[georgianprincessmwuah]

Simmons PFO after waiting 2.5months post SJT+VI

What office?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

An identity check?

Sorry I couldn’t help myself!

Haha ngl that would be funny if it was but I think they just wanted me to confirm my details idk.

Imagine Vantage were lurking on the forum and thought let’s investigate that Harvey lad lmao. ​

 

[SamiyaJ]

Yeah I said never real estate… I’m now in real estate finance lol

Foreshadowing

 

[Lawyergyal123!]

Hey! So I’m going to a Spring VS AC soon but I’m unlikely to be able to make the dates. They do a summer vs too.

Should I tell the firm before my AC and let them know I’d strongly prefer summer, or see if they give me an offer and then ask to switch after?

Thanks!

I had this before and I soft launch asked them on the AC. They were completely fine to switch me when i got the offer. but if you definitely can't make the spring dates i would ask via email before the AC to avoid any issues. Don't need to say you defo cant make it, just say there is a chance and wanted to ask. Wont look good if they give an offer and u cant make the dates at all.

 

[hopingforamiracle]

Simmons PFO came like 3 months later...plus with two emails sent twice and a 'but you may apply again in autumn 2025' like okay lets turn back time guys

 

[jojo23]

Haha ngl that would be funny if it was but I think they just wanted me to confirm my details idk.

Imagine Vantage were lurking on the forum and thought let’s investigate that Harvey lad lmao. ​

how bro felt

 

[nordicnomad]

nope have you?

nothing..

 

[georgianprincessmwuah]

Any of the people receiving Simmons & Simmons PFO - Is it Bristol office by any chance? getting nervy now!!!

 

[BealMcAlly]

What office?

London!

Got two emails within seconds with very different wording on the rejection.

Tempted to email back lol

 

[jojo23]

London!

Got two emails within seconds with very different wording on the rejection.

Tempted to email back lol

do it

 

[BealMcAlly]

Simmons PFO came like 3 months later...plus with two emails sent twice and a 'but you may apply again in autumn 2025' like okay lets turn back time guys

Yeah I spotted that too and their correction below. The change in wording was kind of weird?

 

[aliiiisonxooox]

Had DLA piper telephone interview today- how long till you heard back? Same day?

 

[georgianprincessmwuah]

Yeah I spotted that too and their correction below. The change in wording was kind of weird?

Ahhh okay!! I applied to Bristol so hoping they'll get back to me soon too (((

 

[cooked5678]

Hey!!! SOS!!! Does anyone have the Summer scheme dates for Debevoise and Sidley??!!! Cannot find them, would be so grateful

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Hey!!! SOS!!! Does anyone have the Summer scheme dates for Debevoise and Sidley??!!! Cannot find them, would be so grateful

I think these are their summer scheme dates:

Sidley: 22nd June - 3rd July and 6th - 17th July
Debevoise: 15th - 26th June and 6th - 17th July​

 

[cooked5678]

I think these are their summer scheme dates:

Sidley: 22nd June - 3rd July and 6th - 17th July
Debevoise: 15th - 26th June and 6th - 17th July​

Absolute legend, appreciate it!!!!!!

 

[SueD]

Has anyone had an AG AC invite (or actual AC) for summer vac scheme? I haven’t heard anything after VI but am hoping they are dealing with Easter VCs first. A friend had his AC a couple of weeks ago for Easter.