TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[nicoledm]

Does anyone have any insights into the Winston Strawn interview ? all a bit vague online

 

[boots pharmacy]

Anyone yet to hear back from Gibson Dunn? 🤣

 

[Legal12345]

Hi guys, kind of a random question but has anyone ever gotten a VS offer after feeling like you bombed part of an AC/an AC?

Got my first VS yesterday after thinking I bombed 1 of the 3 tasks in the AC

 

[boots pharmacy]

Hi guys, kind of a random question but has anyone ever gotten a VS offer after feeling like you bombed part of an AC/an AC?

I completely misremembered the details of a deal, confusing it for another. Mentioned how I found the international elements really interesting when only 1 office handled it. 100% sure partner caught me out on it; he frowned but didn't say anything. Somehow still got an offer.

 

[p2bv]

Has anyone had any luck reaching out to trainees etc on linkedin looking for insights into interviews?

 

[Flu1dity]

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I created a spreadsheet to track applications for this cycle and it has been very helpful. Has anyone else done this or am I just weird?

As sad as this sounds, for several months my application spreadsheet was my most exciting thing to tell people about so defo not just you 😂

 

[ellabella135]

still no slaughters?😔😔

 

[Maria123]

Has anyone heard from Michelmores / been in contact with Gibson Dunn grad rec for a timeline?

Which office did u apply to for Michelmores? I applied but haven’t heard back

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

Which office did u apply to for Michelmores? I applied but haven’t heard back

Bristol office hbu? I submitted on deadline day - can't seem to find anything online about their timeline

 

[Maria123]

Bristol office hbu? I submitted on deadline day - can't seem to find anything online about their timeline

I applied to the Bristol office as well! Gotta just wait & see now I guess.

 

[Gracejonesd]

Has anyone heard back from Howard Kennedy, Bevan Brittan or Kingsley Napley? Thanks

 

[Gracejonesd]

Or Winckworth Sherwood?

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

I applied to the Bristol office as well! Gotta just wait & see now I guess.

Good luck!

 

[hmevey]

has anyone got any insights to the browne jacobson test? any help/tips appreciated x

 

[floraaaaaa]

has anyone got any insights to the browne jacobson test? any help/tips appreciated x

When did you get the link sent, I still haven't received mine? hahah

 

[nicoledm]

When did you get the link sent, I still haven't received mine? hahah

I emailed about this, I applied to the Manchester office for context, and they said it will be sent out in batches over the next 10 days

 

[ADhillon01]

has anyone got any insights to the browne jacobson test? any help/tips appreciated x

Echoing this, I need to do it, but I cannot find the energy 🪫

 

[nonlawstudent98]

Good luck!

I have heard back for DTC so maybe they are processing that first?

 

[CupOfTea17]

Or Winckworth Sherwood?

I think they review all applications after the deadline

 

[CupOfTea17]

As part of a written question, a firm is asking how would you approach working with people of different ages in the firm, does anyone have any tips on how to answer this?
In previous jobs (non-law) I've worked with people of all age groups, is it worth mentioning that here?