IIRC on the TCLA q&a with PW grad rec, they said they’re trying to get back within 2 weeks of the deadline
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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Nah the first year scheme fast tracks. But that AC was exclusively people who got fast tracked.
I swear someone on this forum (who was not a BA or on the FYS) claimed they got an AC in Jan for the summer vac scheme before Christmas, which is a bit strange.
I did see that tbf. Maybe they’re doing summer first, which seems a bit strange. I’m just going off what my friend said.
when did you apply for slaughters and when did you get the pfo, if you dont mind me askingHi everyone!
It’s me again back in the game after 10 days as usualbefore hand I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas. Secondly I received my first ever AC invite! I’m so nervous, I still cannot believe it, if anyone has any DLA and HSFK AC insights/tips and it’s willing to help me I would appreciate it, I’m willing to help too
Now the bit you all want, updating the previous list:
-HSFK: Applied 26/10, passed the test benchmark and... AC invite on 22/12(Spring)
-DLA Piper: Applied 06/10, test received 26/10, phone interview invite on 05/12. Phone interview and benchmark email both 09/12 and… AC invite on 19/12 (London)
-Linklaters: Applied 01/09, scored 35/40 on WG, still waiting to hear back.
-Morrison Foerster: Applied 21/11, still no response yet.
-Clyde & Co. Applied 17/11, test invite 10/12. Now waiting
- Older PFOs: Hogan Lovells, Bird & Bird, Slaughter and May, Reed Smith and A&O Shearman
*For context I am Non RG, most modules above 70 (only 2 below) and no legal work experience.
This is how I know we’re in the trenches of apps cos why have the grammar brigade appeared out of thin air policing people using abbreviations like surely yous can’t be that bored lmao…
was thinking the same thing LMAOAOOThis is how I know we’re in the trenches of apps cos why have the grammar brigade appeared out of thin air policing people using abbreviations like surely yous can’t be that bored lmao…
Congrats to those who have gotten NRF VIs! Is anyone who got one wiling to share their arctic shores score? I was really proud of my cover letter but got 3,3,2,1 on the test so am not hopeful
I received NRF VI, my scores were:
How you understand others: 2
How you attend to tasks and decisions: 4
How you respond to change: 4
How you identify patterns and rules: 4
at the open day, grad rec said that they had a really hard time differentiating between people when the questions are on the application form bc everyone either uses AI or comes up with the same really polished answers and they want an idea of how you can write and structure your thoughts under time pressure. i dont think they really look at it until you've passed the 2 online assessments tho
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I got the VI and got 4,5,5,4Congrats to those who have gotten NRF VIs! Is anyone who got one wiling to share their arctic shores score? I was really proud of my cover letter but got 3,3,2,1 on the test so am not hopeful
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