TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Donna Paulsen]

Cry I submitted one and was preparing the second which I thought was the last one can't believe there's three

My stomach dropped when the third one popped up, I really thought I was finished

 

[Florencejones]

My stomach dropped when the third one popped up, I really thought I was finished

At least I'm prepared I'd have been the same

 

[AryanAgg]

What are the questions about?

 

[hanz123]

If anyone's applied to DLA this cycle, what was the TI like and was it someone from grad recruitment or external?
Also, did it feel rushed or conversational thank you!

 

[hanz123]

Can't believe i'm saying this, but I sent a cold email out of boredom to the CEO of a US law firm, with my CV attached as if he'd answer. He responded and I now have an interview tomorrow with a partner located in New York; feels surreal but hoping that leads somewhere

TIPS PLS

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Can't believe i'm saying this, but I sent a cold email out of boredom to the CEO of a US law firm, with my CV attached as if he'd answer. He responded and I now have an interview tomorrow with a partner located in New York; feels surreal but hoping that leads somewhere

This method is unpatched???

 

[ghostyb]

Can't believe i'm saying this, but I sent a cold email out of boredom to the CEO of a US law firm, with my CV attached as if he'd answer. He responded and I now have an interview tomorrow with a partner located in New York; feels surreal but hoping that leads somewhere

for what kinda role???

 

[Shawshank728394]

Another day of will Slaughters finally break the silence and put us out of our misery

 

[helenaskelton]

Do you think Winston & Strawn are doing interviews in batches?

 

[legalgrad28]

Will Kennedys just start letting us know whats happening, I feel like I'm loosing the plot

Which office and scheme did you apply for? I know they had their interviews for the Professional Liability role (Leeds office) last week.

 

[LH4]

Do you think Winston & Strawn are doing interviews in batches?

Hopefully

 

[CharlieandLola]

Which office and scheme did you apply for? I know they had their interviews for the Professional Liability role (Leeds office) last week.

I applied for the London DTC- still waiting...

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Will Kennedys just start letting us know whats happening, I feel like I'm loosing the plot

should we email them to ask an update?

 

[CharlieandLola]

should we email them to ask an update?

I'm waiting until Thursday to email as they said late feb- early march so I have the feeling we might start to hear back this week

 

[Leader of the Night Watch of the Contractless]

Can't believe i'm saying this, but I sent a cold email out of boredom to the CEO of a US law firm, with my CV attached as if he'd answer. He responded and I now have an interview tomorrow with a partner located in New York; feels surreal but hoping that leads somewhere

Oh wow, how cool!

 

[soph107048]

Anyone heard back post AC for TW SVS?

 

[Prudentia]

Can't believe i'm saying this, but I sent a cold email out of boredom to the CEO of a US law firm, with my CV attached as if he'd answer. He responded and I now have an interview tomorrow with a partner located in New York; feels surreal but hoping that leads somewhere

Fortune definitely favours the brave. I’ve found that partners are often very happy to give up their time to mentor people if they approach them in the correct way.

This is so cool, though. Let us know how you get one!

 

[Applicationally-challenged]

How late did mishcon get back for spring scheme? Am aware they said Feb for summer and currently radio silence...

 

[legalgrad28]

should we email them to ask an update?

I think I will email them this week. Out of curiosity, which scheme and location did you apply for?

 

[ArthurWeasleyLaw]

Today Orrick AC invite day?