TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[kllee]

Still waiting waiting to hear back aswell? I’m wondering the same

i just got pfo'd lol

 

[nonlawstudent98]

Ok I need some good news today after that Travers PFO 🙏

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

We are due news from a couple firms... let's see let's see

 

[nonlawstudent98]

Did anyone who's heard back from Sidley apply for spring and summer?

 

[Donuttime]

i just got pfo'd lol

Same 😭😭

 

[FutureLawyer_]

anybody got a successful TS CL i can have a look at i would be very appreciative 💔💔

I was going to ask this too! Would really appreciate it!

 

[anony_]

Anyone hear back from Ropes?

 

[Applicant3728299643]

I still haven’t heard anything from travers smith….should I consider this a good sign, or? 😃 also does anyone know if travers smith is serious about interviewing people who disclose they have a disability on their application, provided they meet the minimum requirements? I have ADHD and disclosed that, but I have friends today who also disclosed theirs + met the minimum requirements and they just got PFO. Also, I applied kinda early (December 24th) so perhaps they’re working backwards and that’s why I haven’t heard? I’m just confused lol

 

[soph107048]

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

Heyy is this for JD? Cus same

 

[htc1001]

Has anyone heard back from Kennedys post AC?

I heard back yesterday. My AC (Healthcare DTC) was on 11th Feb, but in the AC, they said that we'd hear back around end of Feb.

I imagine they email applicants in batches, so you might hear back soon 🤞

 

[alphabravocharlie]

Anyone hear back from Ropes?

they replied to people 24-26th feb last year ish I think

 

[nicoledm]

serious question for all of you on here - idk how many of you are out of uni but do you seriously recommend paralegalling if you’re still without a tc? I’ve heard mixed thoughts about it and have heard the horror stories where people get stuck in their role with no chance of progression please let me know your thoughts for what jobs I should realistically be looking to do / what to apply for come September 🫶🏻

lots of law firms hire internally for paralegals ! Clyde and Co in Manchester don’t have a vacation scheme or training contract they only hire paralegals so it can be a good way of getting in with the firm you want!

 

[km20]

I've got 23 rejections now, I'm gonna dip and come back next cycle 🫡

 

[sal44]

Travers pfo, idk why this cycle has been so difficult but only one or two more firms left to hear from now :/

 

[CharlieandLola]

I heard back yesterday. My AC (Healthcare DTC) was on 11th Feb, but in the AC, they said that we'd hear back around end of Feb.

I imagine they email applicants in batches, so you might hear back soon 🤞

Thanks! Mine wasn't specialised it was just a generic DTC so I wonder if it'll be later...

 

[AGB2060]

Heyy is this for JD? Cus same

Yepp, which one are ya on?

 

[nonlawstudent98]

Travers pfo, idk why this cycle has been so difficult but only one or two more firms left to hear from now :/

All you need is one!

 

[Life_of_PFOs]

Thanks! Mine wasn't specialised it was just a generic DTC so I wonder if it'll be later...

I applied for the London DTC, still waiting to hear back post-AC!

 

[Bread]

I still haven’t heard anything from travers smith….should I consider this a good sign, or? 😃 also does anyone know if travers smith is serious about interviewing people who disclose they have a disability on their application, provided they meet the minimum requirements? I have ADHD and disclosed that, but I have friends today who also disclosed theirs + met the minimum requirements and they just got PFO. Also, I applied kinda early (December 24th) so perhaps they’re working backwards and that’s why I haven’t heard? I’m just confused lol

I wouldn’t try making a generalisation based on this. Given how competitive the process is, insinuating discrimination based on disability is ridiculous lol everyone who applies meets the requirements and inevitably the vast majority gets rejected.

 

[Applicant3728299643]

I wouldn’t try making a generalisation based on this. Given how competitive the process is, insinuating discrimination based on disability is ridiculous lol everyone who applies meets the requirements and inevitably the vast majority gets rejected.