TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[asplawyer100]

Anyone waiting on AC (for summer VS) outcome for OC, grad recruitment said start to middle of next week

Thanks so much for the update! Could I ask how you found out about this? Did you reach out to them? Also is this for a specific office or is this the case for all of their offices? Thanks again!

 

[trainee4u]

Michelmores with the 10:30pm PFO

 

[florrrrnnn76]

Michelmores with the 10:30pm PFO

same lol

 

[summersun]

Michelmores test at 10:30pm 😅

 

[James Wakefield]

Just completed Ropes & Gray’s Thrive assessment. Not sure what to make of the feedback- let me know if anyone wants to compare! Thanks!

 

[i_need_a_holiday]

Hi everyone! Just got through to Mishcon AC. Any tips? Also, is there a group activity because by the looks of it there isn't? But I've also heard from previous cycles that there are (I believe).

yayyy!! congratulations! 🥳 🥳

 

[boots pharmacy]

Did they get back to you...?

Nope!

 

[boots pharmacy]

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

Stay strong Bob. I had 40+ PFO's last cycle with a grand total of 0 AC's. Sidley also PFO'd me this, and last, cycle. I reflected, improved, and now have managed to snag a few vacs. Persevere, reflect, review, and seek guidance from friends & other people. Am happy to share my advice if you think it might be helpful. Keep going! 💪

 

[boots pharmacy]

Has Dechert gone AWOL? Does anyone know if they tend to ghost people? I did the WE more than one month ago and I still have not received anything.

Have heard they received a record amount of apps this year. The GR team is small, and not many trainees available to mark the WE; so long waits not unusual.