TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[kukubird]

I had this exact situation yesterday! Had an offer from a silver circle firm for VS. Was waiting on the outcome of an American firm for the same dates. I emailed the American firm explaining the situation to which they replied within 10 minutes, within 3 hours they called me back with VS offer. Obviously this is at the post-AC stage. Haven't heard of anyone doing this post-app.

How long after your other AC did you email?

 

[cooked5678]

How long after your other AC did you email?

I was 3 weeks post-AC with both firms when I got the first offer.
Obvs this is a v stressful situation if you are asking a firm for an expedited decision and that firm hasn't finished with ACs, you're kinda betting on your performance to have been stronger than the ACs that have been and the ones that are yet to be held.

 

[phoenix11_]

can anyone please share their experience/tips for Goodwin AC

 

[za123]

Hey congrats! Was this by phone or email btw? Still haven’t heard back

Hey, have you heard anything back? I haven’t either and I’m starting to lose hope. I’m wondering if they’ve already filled all the spots and are just taking their time sending out the rejection emails…

 

[StressedByAMountainOfBooks]

FF PFO post AC - AC was yesterday

 

[lawstudent272003]

OC PFO London

 

[Saul_specter]

my friend interviewed like 3 weeks ago and heard back on friday so they take time i think

hey out of interest were they successful

 

[LawAspirer]

If we didn't get Orrick WG yesterday - safe to assume PFO? Or how was it last year?

 

[kukubird]

I was 3 weeks post-AC with both firms when I got the first offer.
Obvs this is a v stressful situation if you are asking a firm for an expedited decision and that firm hasn't finished with ACs, you're kinda betting on your performance to have been stronger than the ACs that have been and the ones that are yet to be held.

Thank you, and congrats!!

 

[soph107048]

Hi, im also waiting for TW. can I pm you?

hii is this post WE or post AC?

 

[kukubird]

can anyone please share their experience/tips for Goodwin AC

Written exercise - read the question think about your structure and make sure to hit all points. They want to see how you think and display key skills.

Group exercise - Be confident but respectful, think out loud.

Partner interview - Very conversational, be prepared for difficult follow ups though.

Hope this helps!

 

[Donna Paulsen]

OC PFO London

So sorry to hear was this post AC?

 

[hawkins19]

hii is this post WE or post AC?

post AC

 

[startupgeek]

Did anyone hear back from Dechert after completing the WE on 25th Jan?

 

[t2so]

Would appreciate if anyone has any insights for Bakers AC! (please feel free to PM me)

 

[Applicant3728299643]

Has anyone heard anything from Travers Smith yet?

 

[justagirl23]

Written exercise - read the question think about your structure and make sure to hit all points. They want to see how you think and display key skills.

Group exercise - Be confident but respectful, think out loud.

Partner interview - Very conversational, be prepared for difficult follow ups though.

Hope this helps!

how would you approach answering a question you don’t know in a partner interview?

 

[help]

Has anyone heard back from V&E post VI?

 

[CharlieandLola]

Does anyone know when we're supposed to hear back from Kennedys DTC post-AC?

 

[Dannie]

Guys does W&C have a generalist training approach? im confused