TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[AGB2060]

I'm a law student and had my interview on the 10th. Is it time to prepare for a PFO?

Def not, I did it on 5th and just heard back yesterday

 

[kysharsh]

Def not, I did it on 5th and just heard back yesterday

Fair enough, you know of other people who got offers or PFOs?

 

[Saul_specter]

Def not, I did it on 5th and just heard back yesterday

did u get pfo or offer out of interest

 

[AGB2060]

Fair enough, you know of other people who got offers or PFOs?

I know one other guy who got an offer, but not sure when he interviewed. I just know he also has another TC and a few VS offers so they probs did it quicker for him.
Other than that, no PFOs or acceptances

 

[AGB2060]

did u get pfo or offer out of interest

Offer

 

[jagath]

I know one other guy who got an offer, but not sure when he interviewed. I just know he also has another TC and a few VS offers so they probs did it quicker for him.
Other than that, no PFOs or acceptances

i did mine early/mid january non law and still waiting 😪

 

[law123456789]

Fair enough, you know of other people who got offers or PFOs?

I know someone who interviewed on the 5th and another who interviewed on the 10th and they both got offers yday

 

[AGB2060]

i did mine early/mid january non law and still waiting 😪

i think theyre just leaving non law last maybe cause scheme is latest idk, havent heard any non law responses

 

[TortillaTC]

Omg so happy for others for getting Orrick’s WG second batch but is it because we did so bad in the first round?😭 I wonder what their benchmark is and how much the written application counts (they said they’ll be assessed in conjunction with the test results)

 

[Madison Pinewall]

different partners will be busier etc, their recruitment process is a bit complex and I think candidates get pooled etc

 

[Novaa]

3rd cycle stats (had 1 fluke AC last year but never got further than a WG apart from that):

• 5 ACs
• 3 Rejections
• 2 offers
• 1 TC accepted

Farewell TCLA, what a ride! Keep going guys, all you need is 1 yes and it is closer than you think! Best of luck everyone

Proud of you stranger, wishing you all the best!!

 

[Bbhu19]

Omg so happy for others for getting Orrick’s WG second batch but is it because we did so bad in the first round?😭 I wonder what their benchmark is and how much the written application counts (they said they’ll be assessed in conjunction with the test results)

That’s literally what I was thinking since they didn’t do this last yr 😅

 

[lawstudent8373829]

Anyone have insight into Hill Dickinson AC?

 

[jagath]

different partners will be busier etc, their recruitment process is a bit complex and I think candidates get pooled etc

true but if i see one more “delighted to join slaughter and may” on linkedin… 😭😭

 

[AGB2060]

true but if i see one more “delighted to join slaughter and may” on linkedin… 😭😭

hahah real, will never catch me posting a VS until I secure the TC

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Omg so happy for others for getting Orrick’s WG second batch but is it because we did so bad in the first round?😭 I wonder what their benchmark is and how much the written application counts (they said they’ll be assessed in conjunction with the test results)

Yeah I’m wondering if I was put on some sort of reserve list (as I only received an invite today) because I checked last year’s thread and Orrick sent invites out on one specific day, hmmm

 

[Madison Pinewall]

true but if i see one more “delighted to join slaughter and may” on linkedin… 😭😭

it is making me deeply sad too but HEY HO o.o

 

[hxnnahrobinson]

Does anyone have any tips for group exercises? I’ve just had my first one and don’t feel it went particularly well and I have another coming up soon

This is the approach I adopt:

• Introduce yourself by name to the group members and be friendly and smile
• Maybe adopt a responsibility - time keeping is the typical one, but you could offer to be the scribe so writing down important points that have been raised. This can also allow you to direct the conversation (if you do enjoy leadership roles), but it doesn’t make you come across as dominant or overbearing
• Be the first or second person to speak and suggest an idea, then maybe ask other people in the group their ideas and also listen to their suggestions. Do not interrupt and do not speak continuously so people cannot get a word in!
• Add to other people’s points and build off their ideas, but do not do this all of the time. Maybe only a few times in the group assessment.
• Encourage quieter members to offer their ideas too, but not in a rude or patronising way
• Thank everyone for their time and also thank the assessor. A lot of people forget to do this!

 

[Madison Pinewall]

im thinking its max one more week of waiting and not having a rejection means ur still in the game !

 

[AGB2060]

I have an AC coming up and includes a debate / group exercise and I have never ever done such a thing esp in assessed AC environment. Does anyone have any insights or advice pretty please