TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[i really like clouds :)]

Congrats! Which office is this for?

thank you! for the London Office, applied 15/11, completed test 23/11

 

[Indigo71]

Hiya, I submitted mine on 31st, like an hour before the deadline and just got their test invite so incase you ended up applying and are worried, there is hope! Good luck xx

I got the test too. Thanks good luck to you too!

 

[Indigo71]

Does anyone who applied for Baker’s Spring VS have ‘AC’ in the status section on cvmail? I don’t want to get my hopes up

Does this mean anything ?

 

[Sharkfin]

Does anyone who applied for Baker’s Spring VS have ‘AC’ in the status section on cvmail? I don’t want to get my hopes up

I’ve got that too

Me too! (Can't wait to get a PFO regardless....)

 

[EfficientBag123]

thank you! for the London Office, applied 15/11, completed test 23/11

Ahh fair mate well done. I’m waiting for Bristol. What were your test scores?

 

[EfficientBag123]

Me too! (Can't wait to get a PFO regardless....)

I’ve got that as well. Did a backflip when I saw it

 

[Sharkfin]

Does this mean anything ?

Realistically, until we get a message about an AC, this means nothing

I remember having the "application under consideration" thing for CC & A&O, but got PFO'd from both

But I have my fingers and toes crossed its a good sign

 

[futuretraineeihope]

Anybody got the dla ac on jan 12?

congrats on the AC! can I ask when you did your phone interview?

 

[anon78365222111]

I’m assuming the Bakers status thing is that as a firm the application stage is AC? Unless we all good the AC then we’re all cooking! Just trying to manage expectations and not get ahead of myself loool

 

[FutureAntitrustLawyer]

Does this mean anything ?

Could mean anything tbh. Hopefully it’s not another CC incident

 

[Sharkfin]

Does anyone who applied for Baker’s Spring VS have ‘AC’ in the status section on cvmail? I don’t want to get my hopes up

ICL bro ur evil for mentioning this
I was having such a peaceful evening

 

[EfficientBag123]

I’m assuming the Bakers status thing is that as a firm the application stage is AC? Unless we all good the AC then we’re all cooking! Just trying to manage expectations and not get ahead of myself loool

I noticed it before I did my video interview. I think it means application complete or considering or something.

 

[EfficientBag123]

ICL bro ur evil for mentioning this
I was having such a peaceful evening

Nah mate don’t deep it

 

[anon78365222111]

I noticed it before I did my video interview. I think it means application complete or considering or something.

Ok so deffo doesn’t mean AC glad to clear it up early

 

[jojo23]

congrats on the AC! can I ask when you did your phone interview?

Thanks! 19 dec

 

[EfficientBag123]

Ok so deffo doesn’t mean AC glad to clear it up early

If you check online, I’m sure you will have it also.

 

[Sharkfin]

Do we all have this too?

FYI when I clicked "view my schedule" it came up w nothing :////

 

[anon78365222111]

If you check online, I’m sure you will have it also.

Yeah I have it just saying it doesn’t directly mean an Assessment centre

 

[TS.Law]

For those applying to @Perkins Coie (LBA), have you included the questions in the CL or created subheadings, or just let it flow...

 

[Meg_Thee_Applicant]

Hey @Abbie Whitlock & @Andrei Radu & anyone else w any opinions on this,

Happy New year!! I have a question on the Orrick VS app. the first two questions are "Please use the space below for your cover letter. Please address your cover letter to Pete Sugden." and "Why have you decided to pursue a career as a commercial lawyer? What factors and influences have affected your decision?" - both 300 words each

I know the usual CL format is why law, why firm then why me, but seeing as the 2nd question is why law (and the cover letter is a mere 300 words lol), would you suggest only doing a why firm and why me for the CL, or try and cram why law in there too? Thank u sm!! <3