TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[panon4]

Hi Forum! I'm Pranjal Pande, a Future Trainee Solicitor at Norton Rose Fulbright in London. I am currently completing my SQE at BPP University, with just two months remaining. Happy to answer any questions about applications, the SQE, and anything in between!

 

[Heartofglass]

Clifford Chance PFO after VI. What's even worse is that they did not have the decency to insert my name into the email. It literally started with: "Dear [Candidate name]"

 

[radssss]

Clifford Chance PFO after VI. What's even worse is that they did not have the decency to insert my name into the email. It literally started with: "Dear [Candidate name]"

Oh same with Fieldfisher waitlist email. Madness

 

[AMullin]

Has anyone heard from Reed Smith since the last batch they sent out on Tuesday? I'm still trying to take no news as good news lol.

For reference, I did my VI on 25th Nov. If anyone did their VI after me and has gotten a response please react to this message.🤲

Hey!

I did my VI last Thursday and got the PFO on Tuesday, I’m guessing because I did so badly on the SJT it was an automatic fail.

I would definitely take your no news as good news!

 

[Amgrad]

Clifford Chance PFO after VI. What's even worse is that they did not have the decency to insert my name into the email. It literally started with: "Dear [Candidate name]"

Same as Fieldfisher waitlisted email, Dear %Applicant Name%, Application for %vacancy title%,

The HR team are lazy to tailor the CRM response, poor ERP systems. Very unprofessional lol

 

[user55998384]

I’ve been put on waitlist for Fieldfisher (applied on deadline day).
I did the TI last year and got rejected :/

hey so sorry to hear - is this for the pathway to practice?

 

[radssss]

Same as Fieldfisher waitlisted email, Dear %Applicant Name%, Application for %vacancy title%,

The HR team are lazy to tailor the CRM response, poor ERP systems. Very unprofessional lol

And then one error in our app and we are rejected due to “lack of attention to detail”🤣🤣

 

[radssss]

hey so sorry to hear - is this for the pathway to practice?

Nah DTC

 

[adh3]

Oh same with Fieldfisher waitlist email. Madness View attachment 7485

Honestly, %vacancy title% was very competitive this year. Don't let this get you down!

 

[yk1906]

Same as Fieldfisher waitlisted email, Dear %Applicant Name%, Application for %vacancy title%,

The HR team are lazy to tailor the CRM response, poor ERP systems. Very unprofessional lol

What's crazy is that the ACs are rolling...

 

[radssss]

What's crazy is that the ACs are rolling...

Yea but tbf I expected it I was honestly expecting a rejection as I got rejected post TI last year and thought they’d like to interview new people and my legal experience hasn’t increased significantly from last year. So it’s nice to not be outright rejected😭

 

[yk1906]

Yea but tbf I expected it I was honestly expecting a rejection as I got rejected post TI last year and thought they’d like to interview new people and my legal experience hasn’t increased significantly from last year. So it’s nice to not be outright rejected😭

Has anyone received a PFO though? I haven't seen anything for DTC for sure. I hope it's not a tacit rejection

 

[legallybald]

Congrats!!!! Can I ask when you applied?

14 October

 

[radssss]

Has anyone received a PFO though? I haven't seen anything for DTC for sure. I hope it's not a tacit rejection

That would make me so mad, like don’t give me hopes just reject me. They did say they have gotten a “record number of applications and acs are on a rolling basis” I am assuming it is a tactic rejection but I also feel some people will be very lucky to get an invite even after being waitlisted.

 

[Amgrad]

Yea but tbf I expected it I was honestly expecting a rejection as I got rejected post TI last year and thought they’d like to interview new people and my legal experience hasn’t increased significantly from last year. So it’s nice to not be outright rejected😭

Agree, it's likely if they sent a dedicated email that's indicated a negative in my view, rather than silent and randomly PFO candidate like Weil or Mac which might be a slightly positive outcome. Glad I didn't fill out my module breakdown lol, or I'd waste my time

 

[yk1906]

That would make me so mad, like don’t give me hopes just reject me. They did say they have gotten a “record number of applications and acs are on a rolling basis” I am assuming it is a tactic rejection.

I agree.

"We are thrilled by the level of interest in our opportunities this year and have received a record number of applications."

Guys, the record number of applications is not thrilling for anyone receiving this email 😂 😂

 

[Trophy]

Same as Fieldfisher waitlisted email, Dear %Applicant Name%, Application for %vacancy title%,

The HR team are lazy to tailor the CRM response, poor ERP systems. Very unprofessional lol

Shouldn’t call GR lazy they a probably just busy as Someone said to me a few weeks ago haha

 

[applicant457]

Fieldfisher VI! does anyone have any insights?

 

[TheSlapDotCom]

Shouldn’t call GR lazy they a probably just busy as Someone said to me a few weeks ago haha

bruh it is lazy if they cant even get that right LMAO

 

[Kad28]

Does anyone have tips for Weil VI, and whether the questions are competency based or motivational. I can offer insight into HSFK Ac.