TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Flu1dity]

that’s crazy! what do you mean you used their AI too much? during the vac scheme for your tasks?

Correct yes. For what it's worth I don't think it was unfair. In hindsight and from hearing trainees discuss how they use AI (not mishcon trainees specifically) I should have used it more sparingly/to revise my own work rather than as a starting point on tasks. It does now just feel incredibly hypocritical though lol.

 

[KuriTH]

Bumping this also does anyone know for Baker McKenzie?

No. I had some below 60 grades my first year. I do have some work experience tho when I applied

 

[aliiiisonxooox]

DLA PIPER AC!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don’t know what to expect!!!!!

If anyone is kind to share some insight, I can provide insight about Dentons, Bird&Bird, Pinsent Masons and Dechert!

 

[GSJ]

anyone not heard from Clyde Spring post VI

 

[koolkid]

Apparently Mishcon is gonna be the second most hatred firm after Fieldfisher, would you all blacklist them for the next cycle?

Oh no whats the deal with the Fieldfisher hate?

 

[i_need_a_holiday]

CC TC offer!

congratulations!!

 

[Jude Dunne]

Has anyone heard back about the Simmons and Simmons Bristol Summer Vac yet???

 

[clbtchnhl]

feeling really unmotivated for the virtual OC AC, all the PFOs are kinda getting to me

anyone have any tips for the OC commercial interview, would be so grateful

 

[elle.brokovitch]

seemingly in the same boat as everyone else-received a mishcon PFO this afternoon. to be honest, I am glad just to hear back as the waiting game was putting me on edge and I'm trying to plan forward for any potential AC's esp with exams coming up too. seem like a great firm but i'm not too sure about the application process, the bright apply ai thing really threw me! a few of my friends haven't heard back yet from them so i am manifesting they get it!

 

[Dannie]

W&C final round interview!

 

[justagirl23]

does anyone know where i can find practice written assessments, preferably 40 mins long

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Anyone still waiting on Orrick?

 

[AryanAgg]

Anyone still waiting on Orrick?

I am but maybe it is PFO for me I think.

 

[summersun]

Anyone still waiting on Orrick?

yes but I don't think they send the WG in batches....

 

[Donna Paulsen]

yes but I don't think they send the WG in batches....

Omg cba x

 

[elle.brokovitch]

Usually I try to stay positive but I think 4 post AC PFOs are getting to me. I have never felt so low and my confidence has never plummeted this bad before.

I already had imposter syndrome but this just exacerbates it. I think I'm going to take some time off and just throw myself into my studies as much as possible given how much studying I've lost doing applications. All my friends are getting the schemes, I am super happy and proud of them but I can't help but feel like there's something wrong with me and that everything was a fluke.

I hope that if anyone else out there is feeling the same way, just know you're not alone! but it really is tough and every time I think about it I feel like crying haha. Hang in there guys <3

honestly the fact you have gotten through to four AC's really shows your talent and ability, it is so rare to get to that stage so the fact you have gotten there really shows that you are a valuable and incredible candidate! truly well done, you should be proud of yourself, and if you can get through to these four, you certainly can get more (and a tc at the end of it) <333

 

[AryanAgg]

yes but I don't think they send the WG in batches....

Is this confirmed?

 

[qwerty!]

does cleary have a CV interview before the AC? I thought it was straight to AC after WGT

the CV interview is part of the ac!

 

[Applicant7874652]

Guys lowkey the dread of being cooked during the post AC wait

 

[c.t.tc]

Guys lowkey the dread of being cooked during the post AC wait

I’m losing my mind and sanity