TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[lowkeyloser]

At least they sent an update - Debevoise said they'd get back by today but haven't.

 

[lowkeyloser]

At least they sent an update - Debevoise said they'd get back by today but haven't.

Has anyone received a Debevoise PFO yet?

 

[SKJ]

Anyone who is doing Goodwin Summer AC - what dates are you doing urs?

 

[FutureLawyer_]

I’ve got a few 2:2 modules too with mit circs and I’ve progressed with a few US firms post app like Akin, Debs, Gibson, Weil and Willkie (a few other firms too). Like you most of my modules are over 65% with a good number of 1sts, so I think these module marks are not gna look bad at all. It obvs depends on the wider app though whether you’ll progress beyond the initial app stage.​

I honestly think this is such a non-issue. Unless a firm explicitly specifies they look for consistent 2.1s, I don’t think a firm will disregard your app when it’s stated they look for a 2.1 overall. Obviously better grades help, but degree marks are also not graded the same as say A-levels or GCSE’s are, so the value of a 2.1 differs depending on the uni. But it’s really not the be all and end all.

 

[elizabethkate]

Anyone else heard back from Bristows post VI partner review?

yes got WE 2 days ago

 

[Teletubbies]

Milbank ACers, do you know what time is the AC going to end? Have work commitments after so just wanted to get some assurance.

 

[Teletubbies]

Milbank ACers, do you know what time is the AC going to end? Have work commitments after so just wanted to get some assurance.

 

[sbbusybee]

Does anyone else question whether they really want to work at a firm that isn't able to respond in a reasonable timeframe, or within a deadline they themselves have set? I also question if firms truly understand how much work and effort is required to apply to these schemes.

I tend to detach the grad rec team from the firm/training contract itself. Although if grad rec are heavily involved with trainees, that would put me off.

 

[startupgeek]

its for summer! the email said 'We have now concluded interviews for our spring vacation scheme'

Dechert’s structuring of the diff app stages is so odd… u did ur WE for the summer batch on 19th Jan but I did my WE for spring on 21st and they told u that they concluded spring interviews in 3weeks after the spring WE… considering the fact that they probably needed at least a week to mark and release the WE results that leaves 2 weeks for ppl to book + prep + attend the Spring ACs

 

[Rads]

Hi, I have a vac scheme in the summer and wanted to ask what all documents do I need to keep ready to submit for proof? For reference, I had added a few extra-curriculars in the work experience and dont have documentation for those, how should I go about these?

 

[trainee4u]

Hi, I have a vac scheme in the summer and wanted to ask what all documents do I need to keep ready to submit for proof? For reference, I had added a few extra-curriculars in the work experience and dont have documentation for those, how should I go about these?

That's dependent on the firm - I was only asked for British passport (or other proof of right to work).

 

[Shiv Lawy]

Sidley PFO. That's over half my firms PFO post app. Starting to lose hope I'll ever make it to AC.

 

[aria_d]

If I haven't heard from Dechert or V&E post app for summer, it's a PFO right?

 

[user333]

Hi, does anyone have any insight into Dechert’s written exercise?

 

[Novaa]

Hi, I have a vac scheme in the summer and wanted to ask what all documents do I need to keep ready to submit for proof? For reference, I had added a few extra-curriculars in the work experience and dont have documentation for those, how should I go about these?

Congratulations!!

From memory, I had to provide right to work documentation, A-Level and University transcripts and I then did a DBS check. I actually don’t remember them asking for proof of each of my employment examples.

I’ve just looked at my offer letter to confirm and it says:

“This offer is subject to our receiving corroboration of your academic achievements, a satisfactory reference and evidence that you have all the necessary permissions to work in the UK.”

 

[corplawperson23]

I'm a bit stuck on how to answer this question what 3 skills makes a good commercial trainee, how would this differ from what 3 skills makes a good trainee?

 

[Rads]

Congratulations!!

From memory, I had to provide right to work documentation, A-Level and University transcripts and I then did a DBS check. I actually don’t remember them asking for proof of each of my employment examples.

I’ve just looked at my offer letter to confirm and it says:

“This offer is subject to our receiving corroboration of your academic achievements, a satisfactory reference and evidence that you have all the necessary permissions to work in the UK.”

Got it thank you Novaa!

 

[asplawyer100]

Anyone heard from OC post virtual-AC?

I haven’t but I feel like I bottled mine

 

[Bbhu19]

I haven’t but I feel like I bottled mine

Why is that?

 

[Hugo2004]

anyone know how long HSFK take post-ac

Was this for spring or summer VS?