TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[pwwzzzng]

Did anyone else do absolutely horribly on the SH VI... im normally pretty good at Amberjack assessments so im a little surprised and bummed. I also started doing clearly worse on the VI questions as they went on... heres to hoping they only watch the first one haha.

 

[helenaskelton]

Has anyone else who didn’t have an interview on Monday heard from Winston?

 

[Z48]

Has anyone else who didn’t have an interview on Monday heard from Winston?

I also got an invite on Friday and the email said they would start on Monday, but we got specific slots with the teams invite, mine’s later this week!

Not sure when they’re going on till

 

[Isobel.liddle]

Hi!

I completed the VI on the 11 March and received the VS offer on the 17 March However, I did apply on the deadline, and they might be working on slightly different timelines this cycle, so I wouldn't panic if you haven't heard yet!

Okay, that’s perfect thank you. I applied a day before the deadline and completed my VI on the 2nd of March, so still some waiting time

 

[CharlieandLola]

Does anyone know which firms allow you to apply for a training contract if you got rejected for the vac scheme?

 

[ssch7]

anyone know if Stephenson Harwood SJT is timed?

no its not

 

[ssch7]

anyone heard from squire after the vi?

no, i know their regional AC's are the week after next so assume will hear by next week at latest

 

[TA04]

if you get the lowest in the range of numerical intellect - is that a straight pfo?

 

[BobThebIlly]

Sidley Pfo. I genuinely feel like crying. That’s my 15th PFO and haven’t had a single AC

 

[CharlieandLola]

Hi @Abbie Whitlock, I had a quick question on how to find good resources to practice summarisation tasks in Acs?

Any advice would be really appreciated!

 

[Novaa]

Sidley Pfo. I genuinely feel like crying. That’s my 15th PFO and haven’t had a single AC

Hope some good news comes your way soon Bob!! ❤️

 

[NorthernerInLondon]

For TC holders at ULaw - how long did it take for them to accept your application?