TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Sharkfin]

wondering if anyone would have some advice as I am freaking out a bit - but I recently applied to a firm where I fully thought that I hadn't appplied before and so when that question came up on the application form, I stated that I hadnt. However, when I was searching for my previous application from a different firm, I saw that I did apply to this firm quite a few years ago but just totally forgot. Would anyone have any advice on what to do? I do not want to seem untruthful at all and maybe the firm has already realised it, but I am worried about seeming careless if I let me know now!

My bro I think you're deeping this - a firm is not going to care about past applications, especially from a few years ago. What you did is not gonna paint you as a "dishonest" candidate in the slightest. Honestly, I really don't think you need to do anything / flag it up with the firm. Head up 🙏 🙏

 

[e_turbo2]

My bro I think you're deeping this - a firm is not going to care about past applications, especially from a few years ago. What you did is not gonna paint you as a "dishonest" candidate in the slightest. Honestly, I really don't think you need to do anything / flag it up with the firm. Head up 🙏 🙏

I agree - it's not that deep 🙏

 

[shadowboxer909]

GIbson Dunn PFO post 1st stage interview

What was the interview like?

 

[Donna Paulsen]

ES PFO this morning💔 oh well, onto the next

 

[manifestingthetc]

I am yet to hear back from Bakers for summer post app, does this mean im to receive PFO?

 

[StressedByAMountainOfBooks]

Cooley WG - Applied 2nd of Nov

 

[radssss]

I am yet to hear back from Bakers for summer post app, does this mean im to receive PFO?

No one has heard back post app for summer I believe

 

[radssss]

ES PFO this morning💔 oh well, onto the next

I’m so sorry is this post vi? If yes, which office?

 

[Donna Paulsen]

I’m so sorry this this post vi? If yes, which office?

It's okay!! I kinda had a feeling of impending doom last night hahaha I've come to terms with it now
Yes, post VI, Cardiff office x

 

[llblawstudent]

If anyone did the PWC AC today please pm me!

Hey, how long after the vi did you hear back?

 

[jamieclarke]

wondering if anyone would have some advice as I am freaking out a bit - but I recently applied to a firm where I fully thought that I hadn't appplied before and so when that question came up on the application form, I stated that I hadnt. However, when I was searching for my previous application from a different firm, I saw that I did apply to this firm quite a few years ago but just totally forgot. Would anyone have any advice on what to do? I do not want to seem untruthful at all and maybe the firm has already realised it, but I am worried about seeming careless if I let them know now!

They won’t care

 

[hmevey]

Not really. But if you would like to, you could link back to the firm.
For example: Completing X activity helped me develop Y skill, which aligns with Z fact about the firm.

thanks! it is 250 words per thing so i was wondering if they want a why law and why the firm but i might just leave it as it is currently - i have written abput how my experiences will make me a good trainee + i hope thats enough eek

 

[Jack Falahee]

Milbank PFO, Macfarlanes PFO, Clyde & Co PFO, what a day!

But at least I am getting closer as I applied in October whilst other ppl got PFOs fairly quick. On to the next! I bet Monday is usually a good day..

 

[Donna Paulsen]

thanks! it is 250 words per thing so i was wondering if they want a why law and why the firm but i might just leave it as it is currently - i have written abput how my experiences will make me a good trainee + i hope thats enough eek

I did the same, I wrote about the experience and the skills I developed + how I can apply this at the firm!

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

I asked a professor in Oct/Nov/Dec 2024 if I could list him as my referee - do you reckon I need to ask him again? I just think it's so awkward and I'm trying to avoid it

 

[corplawperson23]

Has anyone had an AC invite for Eversheds Birmingham?

 

[hmevey]

I did the same, I wrote about the experience and the skills I developed + how I can apply this at the firm!

did you write about firm awards and the firms work or just generally how you can apply this as a trainee at the firm! mines quite general in that it says how x skills will help me as a trainee but its not super specific to the firm! just worried that will be me missing the mark!

 

[Maria56]

I did Milbank stage 1 a couple days ago shoukd I assume Pfo if I still haven’t received stage 2?

In the same boat, really praying it comes tomorrow because I taught I did well.

 

[Jennifer2003]

Cooley WG - Applied 2nd of Nov

Congrats! Is this for spring or summer?

 

[fleurbecomesalawyer]

Hi,I hope everyone is doing well!

I wanted to ask if anyone had any tips for a Links AC? This is my first ever AC and im quite nervous about it. Im going there with an open mind and genuinely just hoping to enjoy my time at the firm.

In return I can offer insights on Freshfields, Reed Smith and Akin.

Thanks guys, appreciate any tips!

Happy to chat!