TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[elle woods]

@Jaysen such a cool Christmas snow animation Lmao.

I was first worried thinking my screen is being funny 😂

LMAO wait I thought my screen was dropping dandruff or smth 😂 this is so cute
Aww the snowcaps on the pfps haha

 

[Dannie]

hsfk pfo spring applied on deadline. merry xmas i suppose. I thought id get through bc I got it checked, knew the writing was strong, high 2:1 from top russel group + lots of interesting work experience and have done ACs elsewhere

 

[Bottega_Veneta]

hsfk pfo spring applied on deadline. merry xmas i suppose. I thought id get through bc I got it checked, knew the writing was strong, high 2:1 from top russel group + lots of interesting work experience and have done ACs elsewhere

I am sorry to hear this, applications are always very unpredictable! The right firm will recognise your potential! 😊🤞

 

[Unknowncabbage]

Hi, I just got the Latham AC but have never done an AC before, does anyone have any tips on ACs or Latham?
They would be much appreciated! Thank you so much

Congrats, is this for spring and is the AC early Jan?

 

[oliviabeijing]

wait can grad rec see u if you dont accept camera on e.g. for a SJT (without VI element) and you never have to accept the camera on... do they still film you???

 

[James Wakefield]

Any news from Weil today? Thanks!

 

[edwardtcjourney]

Is there a break between the Mayer Brown SJT and VI?

 

[londonlawyer]

Is there a break between the Mayer Brown SJT and VI?

The camera stays on but yes, you can take a break

 

[elle woods]

hsfk pfo spring applied on deadline. merry xmas i suppose. I thought id get through bc I got it checked, knew the writing was strong, high 2:1 from top russel group + lots of interesting work experience and have done ACs elsewhere

I'm so sorry it's absolutely brutal... but don't let it spoil your christmas!! 🫂

Yea I heard from around the place that they're cutting down on numbers (not sure if it's completely true). I was also really surprised that I got PFO'ed because I had a really strong profile as well imo (apart from grades really), I had predicted them as one of my "more likely to get" firms 😭 esp since I did their FYS and am from Oxbridge, lots of varied work experience as well, and genuinely quite liked my written application!

I trust you'll be okay, best of luck - good things to come in the New Year!

 

[FutureTrainee213]

wait can grad rec see u if you dont accept camera on e.g. for a SJT (without VI element) and you never have to accept the camera on... do they still film you???

Hey, Grad Rec will only watch you for any recorded element of the assessments. So, if there is a portion that requires video footage and it asks for access to the camera, you should make sure this is turned on. They will not film you covertly.

 

[Sharkfin]

IDK whether to laugh or cry from Bakers' VI, last yr's forum comments were so right - those questions were so unorthodox 🤣🤣🤣
I am taking my christmas break early, good luck to whoever has it!!

PS. Defo defo look at the threads on the forum for advice!!!!

 

[abc124]

Hi, I just got the Latham AC but have never done an AC before, does anyone have any tips on ACs or Latham?
They would be much appreciated! Thank you so much

Congrats, would you mind sharing when you applied?

 

[anonymous31415]

Congrats, is this for spring and is the AC early Jan?

Thank you! No it is for the summer VS and yes it is early jan

 

[jojo23]

Have you heard back from HFW yet

Nothing at all

 

[1stCycleApplicant]

Nothing at all

Last year I heard back for an AC in early Jan and I believe I was one of the first to hear back

 

[floral.tcla]

the type of inner calm I’ve been needing to reach to get through the Watson Glaser😇 View attachment 7524

ok this calm worked lol

 

[Ijustwanttobealawyer]

Has anyone else not heard from Latham for spring vac scheme after sitting Stage 2 test? Or have AC offers been given to spring scheme students? I’m just trying to work out if the silence is a PFO

 

[anonymous31415]

Congrats, would you mind sharing when you applied?

Yes sure! I applied on Dec 7th

 

[jojo23]

i did a simmons ac over a month ago and radio silence lmao i managed to do another ac and the vac scheme itself in the time i’ve been waiting

This is actually insane and also a hard flex🤣

 

[Unknowncabbage]

Has anyone else not heard from Latham for spring vac scheme after sitting Stage 2 test? Or have AC offers been given to spring scheme students? I’m just trying to work out if the silence is a PFO

Tbh I have not seen any one else get an AC on this forum before that post (bar BA's and FYS), so would not equate silence to PFO. There have already been some PFO's including ppl who did stage 2 last week, so imo we just can't tell.