TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Raquelle's Legal Drama]

If you are offered a TC, how long do you have before you have to accept the offer?

Depends on the firm, but from my research, usually it is 2 weeks.

But then some firms might be open to giving an extension if you have another scheme etc. but really it is firm dependent. Some MC firms might give you until the end of summer etc. Some US firms require your reply within 1 week. There's no standard answer across the industry.

 

[ameliameow1010]

I applied for SPARK and my application is "Archived". The e-mail states they will come back with an outcome before or on the 5th of March. Could it mean I am already rejected?

 

[Shawshank728394]

Still nothing from Slaughters? 🫠

 

[jagath]

I applied for SPARK and my application is "Archived". The e-mail states they will come back with an outcome before or on the 5th of March. Could it mean I am already rejected?

mine says this too i think it just means they’ve made a decision either way

 

[YYmasterTC]

Does anyone know when we can expect to hear back from SH after VI?

Someone I know heard a week after VI. this was last year

 

[LH4]

Who has heard from Winston & Strawn post wg?

 

[FoodieMcFoodieBigBack]

Hi @Abbie Whitlock I hope you are well! I know you have written a few posts about converting a VS to a TC, but I can't seem to find a few of them and want to make sure I'm not missing any important info. Would it be possible for you to link a few of them please? Thank you so much!

 

[Careergal]

Has anyone heard back from Goodwin post AC? And do you know if they call/email to give out offers and rejections?

I would also like to know please if anyone has any info on this !!

 

[soph107048]

people who had a VI with JD, how long did it take for them to reject/invite to their AC?

About 2-3 days post interview

 

[soph107048]

Don't stress, was in the last AC and they told us we can expect to hear back the week of the 16th!

You were in the one on the 26th right?

 

[soph107048]

Are people still progressing past the job sim for Hogan Lovells summer VS?

Emailed them yesterday. Apparently they are still planning to give out ACs most pfos went out so no news is good news

 

[preciosayelaire]

is anyone else waiting on links / linklaters SVS? not hopeful since ppl have got offers but also worried my app got lost

 

[User2640]

What's the etiquette for feedback call? Should I prepare questions, or is it better to just listen and thank them at the end? Also how long do feedback calls usually last? Always find these kind of calls quite uncomfortable and awkward

 

[vacschemeapplicant48]

mine says this too i think it just means they’ve made a decision either way

Hi, where can you check the status of your application?

 

[rachl_shep]

Hi, where can you check the status of your application?

If you go on the email where it confirms you submitted your application, scroll to the bottom and it will let you login to your application portal

 

[ssch7]

Does anyone know when we can expect to hear back from SH after VI?

it's unlimited prep time right for the VI questions? I've got minimal time to prep beforehand so im thinking just chance it if its unlimited prep time during the VI

 

[phoenix11_]

any tips or insights for JD AC please 🙏🏻 my AC is so late - mid April. Does anyone know if it’s common practice for the firm? Do I still have a chance given the fact that they recruit on rolling basis

 

[Anon145]

Do we think Orrick sends ACs in batches or can the rest of us expect a pfo ahahha

Also in the same boat and not particularly hopeful

 

[soph107048]

Has anyone done a HL interview before?

When did you get the AC?

 

[soph107048]

any tips or insights for JD AC please 🙏🏻 my AC is so late - mid April. Does anyone know if it’s common practice for the firm? Do I still have a chance given the fact that they recruit on rolling basis

Heyy pm me mine is also quite late and im happy to share insights/prep