TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[ACHat8r]

Has anyone heard back from Linklaters for the Winter Vac Scheme?

I know 2 people who got an AC this week

 

[applicant3000]

Would anyone be able to share the vac scheme conversion rate at Goodwin? Unfortunately I was unable to attend the application webinar

 

[TCSeeker999]

How quickly do links usually tell candidates the final decision after an AC?

 

[Amgrad]

Would anyone be able to share the vac scheme conversion rate at Goodwin? Unfortunately I was unable to attend the application webinar

I did! And I've asked this to y'all... https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....ns-discussion-thread-2025-26.9717/post-219622

 

[msclm]

Hey guys, has anyone heard back from Sidley regarding spring / summer?

hi - I think sidley finalises their winter before moving moving to spring/summer

 

[Amgrad]

Confirmed! These firms would not sponsor visa for vac scheme at all cost (no direct TC route):

• Vinson & Elkins
• Akin
• Jones Day
• Ropes and Gray
• Katten
• Squire Patton Boggs
• Pinsent Mason
• Bird & Bird
• Orrick
• NRF

For international applicants outside of the UK, don't waste your time to apply as they don't offer Visa if you don't have right to work in the UK

These firms recruit solely from VS as well, but have very slight chance to get sponsored and/or have DTC, but got cancelled in the last few years:

• HSF Kramer
• Kirkland & Ellis
• Sullivan & Cromwell
• Osborne Clarke

Potentially sponsor visa for VS as they don't recruit DTC if your profile stand out and from EM:

• Cooley
• Skadden
• RPC

Clearly stated on the FAQs or events that they will sponsor anybody without exception of nationality

• Taylor Wessing
• Macfarlanes
• Paul, Weiss
• Sidley Austin
• Reed Smith
• Willkie