TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[CharlesT47]

Ah Cooley breaking my heart what a sad day

 

[Deleted member 43292]

Cooley Summer VS PFO post app. I applied on the 27th Dec for anyone who is wondering.

However, legit 5 mins after I got a Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher first stage interview invite lmfao.

This process is so crazy and varied. I got these emails while doing my Freshfields interview.​

LMAO that's one hydrated inbox today

hope your freshfields interview went well! and congratulationss

 

[maylawwww]

Those who got the Cooley holding email, can I just ask, did you submit on the deadline? I did so maybe that’s why we got the holding emails

i don’t think that’s why (at least not entirely) i applied on 26/10 for spring and i received the holding email too!

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Congrats! When did you apply for GD?

Sent application: 23 Dec
Received online test: 24 Dec
Sat online test: 24 Dec
Received holding email: 30 Dec
Invite to first stage interview: 8 Jan
This is for the Spring VS.​

 

[alphabravocharlie]

Do K&E interview at the AC with your application in front of you for VS?

 

[Donuttime]

Here I am PRAYING for a Cooley WG when I’m actually rubbish at WGs

 

[BealMcAlly]

Here I am PRAYING for a Cooley WG when I’m actually rubbish at WGs

Literally same only difference is I go in thinking I'll ace it just to be told I didn't meet the benchmark.

 

[kukubird]

Cooley PFO received 12:20, applied 22nd december

 

[summersun]

Anyone heard from Clyde & Co post assessment?

Also people who applied to WFW and received a VI invite, when did you apply?

Hi
I received the WFW VI today and applied on the 22/12 (I think). I saw people who had applied after me get their VI before so don't lose hope!

 

[BobThebIlly]

MoFo deadline is so cryptic...

Everytime I see this firm’s abbreviation I always giggle

 

[lawstudent2]

Cooley Summer VS PFO post app. I applied on the 27th Dec for anyone who is wondering.

However, legit 5 mins after I got a Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher first stage interview invite lmfao.

This process is so crazy and varied. I got these emails while doing my Freshfields interview.​

Hi, can I just ask if the Freshfields interview was for SVS or DTC
Hope it went well either way!

 

[Donuttime]

Cooley PFO received 12:20, applied 22nd december

Sorry to hear did you receive holding email or straight pfo. Feels like dynamites falling

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

I hope TW won't delay their results on mid Jan like Cooley, I have no AC - 0 as of today

 

[Deleted member 43292]

I am itching to hear back, just absolutely itching

 

[Maria56]

Another day without milbank stage 2
Time to accept the loss and actually prepare for the other 3 tests I need to do..
This process is so overwhelming, the idea of term starting next week makes me spiral even more

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

Another day without milbank stage 2
Time to accept the loss and actually prepare for the other 3 tests I need to do..
This process is so overwhelming, the idea of term starting next week makes me spiral even more

Yeah I also didnt hear back about stage 2 yet, I think I did my test on Monday

 

[tedkiss]

I hope TW won't delay their results on mid Jan like Cooley, I have no AC - 0 as of today

Just checked my email from TW with the assessment invite and it states that they would be responding by the end of December with an outcome. I guess there’s a delay

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

Just checked my email from TW with the assessment invite and it states that they would be responding by the end of December with an outcome. I guess there’s a delay

No, that's the same case as Spring, it was for those who didn't pass WG (they'll hear end of the month). Check your email at 02/12 it was meant to be mid Jan for the next stage.

 

[Donuttime]

Anyone heard from Bristows post app?

 

[Novaa]

Decided to switch on DND, so I don’t get a jump scare notification.

But I’ve just panicked seeing an email from AllHires which was just my login code from earlier.