TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[SueD]

Not yet
Let’s wait till the end of the day!

Fingers crossed!

 

[SueD]

Has anyone heard back from TW post spring AC?

Not yet… hoping today (2weeks after the final AC) but someone on the forum said they think it will be next week.

 

[law123456789]

Anyone else still waiting on Links Spring? Also anyone heard from Slaughters post AC?

 

[Hopeful applicant]

Does anyone know if Debevoise responds straight after AC, or do they send one response to everyone after all ACs finish?

 

[Applicant7874652]

Does anyone know if Debevoise responds straight after AC, or do they send one response to everyone after all ACs finish?

I think individually, not all together

 

[Mikeross750]

Hey!

Congratulations on the vacation scheme offer!

I'm sure there are differing opinions on this, but I would say it is completely fine to post about it on LinkedIn if you'd like to. It is completely normal to have accepted one vacation scheme while still attending ACs elsewhere - firms know and expect that candidates will be exploring other options, especially before accepting a TC. The fact that they have already accommodated you for a different intake shows that they are aware that you are applying to multiple firms and are comfortable with it.

If you are still concerned and want to be cautious, I would just keep the post positive and professional - for example, avoid "dream firm" type language. However, it is also completely fine to wait until you have heard back from the other ACs to post about it!

Best of luck with the AC!!

Thank you Abbie!!

 

[Cece176]

Has anyone else not felt positive about their AC but ended up getting the VS?? clutching at hope straws lol

 

[Bruce Wayne Attorney at Law]

I recommend investopedia, they have lots of stuff but it’s aimed at people going into finance.

https://www.investopedia.com/terms/p/privateinvestmentfund.asp#:~:text=A%20private%20investment%20fund%20is,from%20many%20public%20fund%20regulations.

However it’s still useful because it gives you a simple overview of what it is, you can use firm websites to find out what lawyers actually do. Some firms will work on fund stuff and others will work investor side.

Thanks! I am using this as a starting point!

 

[lawcool]

Hate to be that guy but I’m gonna ask when did you apply HD and what office?

London and applied 16th Jan did test 1st Feb

 

[tc2026]

hate when interviewers seem completely disengaged from the very beginning!

(still praying for good news though!!!)

 

[kukubird]

hate when interviewers seem completely disengaged from the very beginning!

(still praying for good news though!!!)

wait was this a ti i think it’s the same firm

 

[Dolphin270]

wait was this a ti i think it’s the same firm

I had a similar experience too with a ti

 

[nicoledm]

I had a similar experience too with a ti

Me too with Morgan Lewis

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Me too with Morgan Lewis

I thought I was the only one who felt this way so I’m assuming that it’s a PFO just for that reason. They seemed so disengaged ngl. ​

 

[Saul_specter]

anyone know how long HSFK take post-ac

 

[Bbhu19]

Thanks, sorry to be a bother but anything on Katten as well ?

Katten should respond next week if they are following the same timeline as last year

 

[CD20]

Hey!

Good question! A few angles that you could explore are:

1. Hybrid working and reduced supervision - trainees may get fewer informal learning opportunities and have to be much more proactive about seeking feedback and development as senior lawyers increasingly work from home

2. Growing regulatory pressure - with oversight from bodies such as the Solicitors Regulation Authority, trainees are entering a more highly scrutinised and risk-aware profession.

3. Steeper learning curves - whilst many trainees do value early responsibility, firms are often leaner and trainees can be expected to add value quickly and take ownership of tasks earlier than before.

In an interview, I would suggest picking one challenge, explaining why it is happening, and then focusing on why it particularly impacts trainees.

I hope that assists!

Thank you so much Abbie! These are great points. Will look into them more ☺️

 

[SueD]

Once you get to an AC does the decision about offering a VC go purely based on performance at the AC or do they look back to application/VI etc? Or does it vary firm to firm? Thanks in advance for any info.

 

[clbtchnhl]

hate when interviewers seem completely disengaged from the very beginning!

(still praying for good news though!!!)

had this w 0C ... its never been more over

 

[maylawwww]

Once you get to an AC does the decision about offering a VC go purely based on performance at the AC or do they look back to application/VI etc? Or does it vary firm to firm? Thanks in advance for any info.

vast majority of the time purely on the AC as it’s so competitive to get to that point!