TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[a1289]

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

On my AC they said potentially end of feb but didn't sound certain

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Hello @Abbie Whitlock
I hope you are doing well!
I was wondering if you knew of any comprehensive strength-based interview question list? I was preparing for a final strengths-based interview but I'm not entirely sure if I am covering everything

 

[ArthurWeasleyLaw]

Anyone heard back post-AC at Cleary?

 

[A worried paralegal]

Thx for giving me a hope, but Sidley just sent me a PFO, 133 days! This cycle taught me that submitting last minute is better though it's rolling.

Wow that is long

 

[llblawstudent]

Anyone heard back post-AC at Cleary?

On the topic, do you know if they’re holding anymore ACa?

 

[LawAspirer]

Anybody hear anything from Ropes & Gray yet?

 

[Unknowncabbage]

Anyone heard back from McDermott recently?

 

[RJ Ruban]

AG AC!!! if anyone has done please PM me!

 

[A worried paralegal]

AG AC!!! if anyone has done please PM me!

What office and when did you apply?

 

[Lawyergyal123!]

Anyone heard back from Bakers post AC for Spring?

I heard they started getting back to people on friday? anyone heard back today?

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

@Abbie Whitlock having some issues with wrapping my head around AC’s and case studies. I know it’s usually M&A, but if a business is looking to expand internationally with an aggressive expansions, what would be the legal and commercial risks for the business?

For legal I have: consumer laws, employment laws, tax compliance and corporate structure risk etc?

Commercial risks: over expansion and underperforming-> lose money; market demand/ competition risk; supply chain and operational risks.

Am I understanding this well? I’m not too sure.. thank you so much

Hey!

You're definitely thinking about it the right way, and your categories make sense! The key in an AC is to think commercially and highlight the most important risks to the client, rather than trying to list every possible risk. If a business is expanding internationally, I would frame it under legal and commercial (as you have), but keep it focused.

For example, legal risks might include:

1. Regulatory compliance
2. Employment law differences and worker protections
3. Tax exposure
4. Corporate structure and governance risks
5. Data protection

On the other hand, as you have mentioned, commercial risks could include:

1. Over expansion leading to cash flow strain
2. Overestimating demand or underestimating competition
3. Operational and supply chain challenges
4. Macroeconomic risk and political instability in new markets

In your answer, I would prioritise the most serious risks, and link them to the strategy that the firm is adopting (e.g. if the company expands through a joint venture rather than setting up its own subsidiary, things such as governance and control risks become more significant as decision-making is shared). You can also briefly suggest how the client could mitigate against theses risks - this might include due diligence, phased rollout, local partners, etc.

It looks like you are on the right track to me! I would just focus on prioritisation and structure, rather than trying to cover absolutely everything

I hope that helps!

 

[Isobel.liddle]

Hey!

I’ve had a look through my emails from last year and can see that I received the SJT invite on the 11 March, and the VS offer on the 17 March. Seems like there’s still plenty of time if they’re following a similar timeline!

Thank you1 I really appreciate this. And quite a quick turnaround from hearing back

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

btw can somebody confirm if Katten as a firm actually exist? They seem to have no profile on this forum...

On a side note, I think I deserve an offer from them, because KAT-ten (Cat - )

 

[Lawyergyal123!]

Got the same email(( sorry

tyy!! think we are both extra special hahha!!

 

[summersun]

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btw can somebody confirm if Katten as a firm actually exist? They seem to have no profile on this forum...

On a side note, I think I deserve an offer from them, because KAT-ten (Cat - )

you know every time I see your messages I read your name as Rosie_Katten ...
More seriously Ihope we will hear back from them one day

 

[SueD]

Just heard from TW - PFO after AC

 

[A worried paralegal]

Anyone heard from any Liverpool firms?

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

tyy!! think we are both extra special hahha!!

To clarify, did everybody else get different wording to mine? Was it a 50:50 mix r.e. wording...

Because it's beyond bizzare for a form rejection with the same content to have different wording...

 

[AngAng]

I havent heard back yet for ACs from HSFK, Hogan Lovells, Dechert, and Linklaters.. is it most likely rejections?

For Hogan, can I ask when you completed the Online Test and when you were invited for an AC?

 

[Lawyergyal123!]

To clarify, did everybody else get different wording to mine? Was it a 50:50 mix r.e. wording...

Because it's beyond bizzare for a form rejection with the same content to have different wording...

They could have sent it to everyone or just this recent batch of rejections but would need to hear from loads of people to even know.

definitely not bizarre at all tbh lol, i have had it before from two firms. especially if they have other events/internships you can apply to, they can/do often specialise your rejection and tell you to apply again or in the next cycle.