TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[georgianprincessmwuah]

post-AC wait is consuming me ahhh

literally stalking this page cause I'm praying no one posts a Burges Salmon VS invite cause that means I haven't got it (

 

[yasmars]

I received two emails from them: one saying my application isn't being progressed further, and another saying they're at capacity and encouraging me to apply again. I emailed them to clarify which one was correct about my specific application, and they responded saying it was due to capacity and that I should apply again next cycle. There are def two emails being sent out!

So I guess if you got the capacity email you were probably a strong enough candidate to invite to interview but they were out of space

 

[nonlawstudent98]

So I guess if you got the capacity email you were probably a strong enough candidate to invite to interview but they were out of space

Still confused as to why some of us still haven't received a PFO if they are at capacity! Has anyone emailed yet to ask about this?

 

[yasmars]

Still confused as to why some of us still haven't received a PFO if they are at capacity! Has anyone emailed yet to ask about this?

We’re probably still being considered. I wouldn’t email tbh

 

[elle woods]

have KE offered feedback ?

nope no response from them either

 

[EfficientBag123]

Still confused as to why some of us still haven't received a PFO if they are at capacity! Has anyone emailed yet to ask about this?

What scheme was this for, London?

 

[LawAspirer]

Still nothing from Ropes, Orrick, Simmons and Sidley. Applied well in advance of deadline.

 

[nonlawstudent98]

We’re probably still being considered. I wouldn’t email tbh

Yeah I suppose I'm confused about how we could still be being considered if they're at capacity. I took that as meaning that the VS is full but perhaps they are still considering apps but have received too many to be able to go through them all.

 

[adf43256]

Does anyone know whether WFW gives offers post AC or invite you in for a final interview? Their AC doesn't consist of a 1:1 interview apparently

 

[Prudentia]

Has anyone else not heard back from White & Case since application/test? I completed both a month ago, but have had no update.

 

[WillKitchen]

THEY WANT ME THERE!!!

SIMMON AI INTERNSHIP OFFER!

Wonderful to hear - many congratulations!

I knew when we spoke at the Lewis Silkin open day that a firm would snap you up soon!

 

[AngAng]

Has anyone heard back from Hogan Lovells AC? I applied summer vac and completed their Online Assessment on 11 January. Have not heard back, but saw that some people already received AC invites. Not sure if this is a PFO?

I also applied Withers summer vac and has not heard back at all since I submitted the application form on 17 December. Should I also expect a PFO?

 

[justagirl23]

hey @Abbie Whitlock I was thinking of questions I can ask at the end of my ac interview and I was considering maybe asking that given the trend of Uk firms merging with US firms for numerous reasons, I would ask if the firm see themselves engaging in a transatlantic merger?

I dont know if this is too forward but wanted to ask something interesting to a Partner!

 

[Maria56]

Has anyone heard back from Hogan Lovells AC? I applied summer vac and completed their Online Assessment on 11 January. Have not heard back, but saw that some people already received AC invites. Not sure if this is a PFO?

I also applied Withers summer vac and has not heard back at all since I submitted the application form on 17 December. Should I also expect a PFO?

Wondering the same for HL, did the assessment on 10 January

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Has anyone heard from the following post app? It's been silent for me:

Akin
Morrison Foerster
Vinson & Elkins
Orrick
Debevoise & Plimptor
Winston & Strawn
Ropes & Gray

Most people have heard from the following post app except for MoFo, Winston and Ropes. Orrick sent out WG yesterday, V&E sent VIs over a week ago, Debs sent ACs out end of Jan and Akin has been doing TIs and ACs since Dec/Jan.​

 

[switchingup]

So I guess if you got the capacity email you were probably a strong enough candidate to invite to interview but they were out of space

Maybe, yeah! Could also be the case that I was on the cusp, but there were minimal spaces left, and there were/are a few slightly stronger apps. My own fault for applying the day before the deadline lmao

 

[ABC234]

Most people have heard from the following post app except for MoFo, Winston and Ropes. Orrick sent out WG yesterday, V&E sent VIs over a week ago, Debs sent ACs out end of Jan and Akin has been doing TIs and ACs since Dec/Jan.​

Guess I'm done for this cycle 😭

 

[nonlawstudent98]

For ACs with multiple components, is each component generally weighed equally or is there usually slightly more weight on the interview?

 

[DoNotRedeem]

Anyone heard back post VI for V&E

 

[Cristiano Ronaldo sui]

Has anyone heard back from Hogan Lovells AC? I applied summer vac and completed their Online Assessment on 11 January. Have not heard back, but saw that some people already received AC invites. Not sure if this is a PFO?

I also applied Withers summer vac and has not heard back at all since I submitted the application form on 17 December. Should I also expect a PFO?

They host Acs till March + most of the attendees were their scheme participants , but idkkkkk