TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Harvey Specter]

I kind of second this. The lego and nap comments made me feel less insane for trying to get back to colouring/making puzzles like we all used to as kids
(god i feel old having typed this)

Same here lmao. I’m the oldest of 4 siblings and I’ve been getting back into all the lego and puzzles stuff to keep my mind off apps 24/7. Helps lower stress levels and stay focused. My brothers love it and won’t stop harassing me until I join them. 😂​

 

[Vakil]

And now you have a CC AC!!! Thing are looking up 🙌

I guess you used it as fuel to rethink of how you communicate your motivations. At least it was *some* feedback, even if it sounds quite pointed.

Yes! Thanks both. It definitely goes to show that PFOs aren’t actually ever a reflection of us and our potential.

 

[BealMcAlly]

I think it's the same generic feedback they give to everyone

Fair, personally not a fan of them anyway because of how they respond to questions about minimum reqs and mitigating circumstances.

 

[iwatchsuits]

Slightly random question but what times do firms generally back to people? I’m refreshing my emails like a madman these days but it just dawned on me that post 5pm they’re unlikely to send them since it’s out of office hours anyway lmao. Unless: has anyone received anything at random times from firms???

I got a PFO from Burges Salmon at like 12am💀 had such an amazing, peaceful sleep afterwards!! Thanks BS!!

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

Can someone give insights into whether it's too late to apply to Dechert, Jones Day, W&C, and Bakers?

 

[radssss]

Can someone give insights into whether it's too late to apply to Dechert, Jones Day, W&C, and Bakers?

Defo apply it’s worth a shot and I’ve seen people hear back previously even when they applied on deadline (especially white and case)

 

[Disgruntled SQE Student]

Can someone give insights into whether it's too late to apply to Dechert, Jones Day, W&C, and Bakers?

Legal Cheek will have their deadlines, iirc Dechert and Bakers are 31st dec and 1st of jan. Even if rolling it's always worth applying, not many firms close applications before deadline due to capacity so there's always a chance.

 

[johnsmith]

haha... tbh I was up till 4am so I guess you're right - might take a nap, but it's like a soul-sucking tiredness 😭

This is definitely what’s doing your brain in - try and get some more regular hours and time away from the screen!

Any invites from Kirkland today?

Anyone heard from the following:

Latham Post stage 2
Goodwin Post app

I genuinely cannot cope with the wait haha🥹

when Latham start responding you won’t be able to miss it on the forum 😅😅😅

 

[JasmineM9]

This is definitely what’s doing your brain in - try and get some more regular hours and time away from the screen!

when Latham start responding you won’t be able to miss it on the forum 😅😅😅

hahah yes you right!! I am in desperate need of good news like any news!! I am so anxious I am procrastinating Weil VI 🫩 Queen of self- sabotage

 

[Trophy]

Can someone give insights into whether it's too late to apply to Dechert, Jones Day, W&C, and Bakers?

Go for it but I will say dechert is very rolling. A friend went to their open day and they said to apply to spring not winter as they have already started to send WE out to people (this was in October) I know they’ve sent out spring WE already but obvs can send more. I applied early oct and not heard a word but hopefully you’re more successful than I am 😭

 

[johnsmith]

Has anyone here done a BCLP AC before? I have a few questions. If you could PM it would mean a lot. I have lots of other insights I can offer

I did in 2012 😆 (definitely not worth messaging me)

 

[Trophy]

hahah yes you right!! I am in desperate need of good news like any news!! I am so anxious I am procrastinating Weil VI 🫩 Queen of self- sabotage

The longer you take the longer you take to hear back! Get it done, you got this 🙌

 

[AngelB]

A number of people on this forum have already been invited to ACs last week and have been offered the VS already. 5 ACs have already happened and 2 more are set to be held in January. All of the people who attended the ACs last week seemed to have applied around the time that applications opened, so the January ACs are most likely for those who applied closer to the deadline. Not to mention the people who applied for the DTC are yet to hear anything from the firm according to this forum.

very informative, thanks!!!

 

[JasmineM9]

The longer you take the longer you take to hear back! Get it done, you got this 🙌

Thank you so much Trophy!! I will do it on Monday and prep over the weekend 🤞🤞🤞

 

[ninarosee]

Gibson Dunn interview!!

 

[Unknowncabbage]

yep! checked my allhires and it's in response to my vs

edit: idk actually i might email them

did you do stage two?

 

[johnsmith]

hahah yes you right!! I am in desperate need of good news like any news!! I am so anxious I am procrastinating Weil VI 🫩 Queen of self- sabotage

Just get it done! 💪💪💪

 

[Icantstopeatingfood]

Gibson Dunn interview!!

well done. can I ask when you applied please.

 

[Trophy]

Are there anymore future trainees lingering about?
Still stuck between Gibson Dunn TC or VS application. My CL is drafted just need to send it off.
Why is best? Will I be cooked if I do TC app? I ask this as I’ve not seen ppl really get DTC from there but maybe you know ppl whilst studying SQE/PDGL?
Or anyone that’s gone to an open day have info?

 

[fbtrainee]

Does anyone know if DLA is still sending out invites for TIs?

I really wonder because I’m also yet to receive anything since passing the wg