TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Novaa]

Might just not do the MDR chatbot interview... deadline today at midnight and I know I'm going to be rejected regardless. its stupid competitive nowadays

WOAAAAAH IF IM DOING IT YOU’RE DOING IT!!

@elle woods and @JasmineM9 can testify I was considering withdrawing, but no more!!

Let’s go ace that test Legal18

 

[Hopeful applicant]

Has anyone gotten a PFO for latham summer or is it just spring now? Thanks a lot!

 

[oliviabeijing]

Does anyone have any final advice/ insight for Clyde & Co VI?

 

[Bottega_Veneta]

WOAAAAAH IF IM DOING IT YOU’RE DOING IT!!

@elle woods and @JasmineM9 can testify I was considering withdrawing, but no more!!

Let’s go ace that test Legal18

I CAN TESTIFY! @legal18 never self reject!!! You got this 🤩🥳

 

[flamingocelot]

My nerves aren't thanking past me for applying mainly to non-rolling firms

 

[TCLAAAA]

Has anyone gotten a PFO for latham summer or is it just spring now? Thanks a lot!

I am not sure, my friend got a PFO from latham last month, but it written as PFO for open day, but she did not even apply for their open day and only apply for summer vs.

 

[legallybrunettte]

Has anyone gotten a PFO for latham summer or is it just spring now? Thanks a lot!

Mine was summer!

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Latham saw the results and started the countdown on their PFO nuke 💔💔

Latham’s grad rec team logging back on to the TCLA forum to see everyone’s PFO posts after launching their PFO nukes and missiles:

 

[legallybrunnette]

Has anyone gotten a PFO for latham summer or is it just spring now? Thanks a lot!

mine was spring.

 

[Hopeful applicant]

Hey, a bit confused about Orrick - usually a cover letter would have the structure "why law, why the firm, why me" (in some order). Meanwhile, Orrick's questions are: Cover letter (300 words), Why orrick (300), Why law (300).

Should I focus my (unusually short) cover letter on "why me"?

Thaks a lot!

 

[abc124]

I really don’t want to work in insurance so I’ve been procrastinating the Clyde & co VI for agesss 😭 i guess thanks to latham for reminding me beggars can’t be choosers I’ll go do it now 😭

 

[Afuturetrainee]

Has anyone gotten a PFO for latham summer or is it just spring now? Thanks a lot!

I got for summer

 

[Novaa]

The streets are saying Latham did a Forage shout out in the rejection email?

Oh Forage my fav industry plant 😍

 

[Saul_specter]

anyone still waiting on macfarlanes vac scheme?

 

[jamsparkle]

I was seeing you guys had got yours and I was like "WHAAAT? they've not sent me mine?! Did I make it through!?"

But then it arrived
View attachment 7650

Most helpful advice ever, thanks guys:


• Take the time to review your application thoroughly before submitting it. This includes checking for any grammatical, spelling, or formatting errors.
• Utilise tools such as spell checkers, grammar checkers, and style guides to help ensure your application is free from errors.
• Start your application early and set aside time for a final review before submitting.

I also got rejected but my advice was different?? might be like ucas where unis have multiple template rejections for different aspects of the application - mine was about writing style and researching the firm and providing examples of work

 

[llblawstudent]

Anyone still waiting on Freshfields? When are their ACs 😭, just want to be put out of my misery atp

 

[SemperParatus]

And I quote: "We are in the process of reviewing applications at the moment, and will hopefully be able to let you know the outcome this week."

Bro much appreciated

 

[legallybrunnette]

I also got rejected but my advice was different?? might be like ucas where unis have multiple template rejections for different aspects of the application - mine was about writing style and researching the firm and providing examples of work

Apparently, depending on the stage reached, the feedback varies.
- if you reached 1st stage OA: its about spelling mistakes etc
- if you reached 2nd stage OA: its about your motivations etc
- if you did the OD: its some bs on Forage and work experience

IMO its automated based on which pile you were - not entirely sure tho just witnessing a trend here.

 

[ladyhaleinthehouse]

Anyone still waiting on Freshfields? When are their ACs 😭, just want to be put out of my misery atp

Yes - I am still waiting for DTC post-stage2

 

[Rads]

Apparently, depending on the stage reached, the feedback varies.
- if you reached 1st stage OA: its about spelling mistakes etc
- if you reached 2nd stage OA: its about your motivations etc
- if you did the OD: its some bs on Forage and work experience

IMO its automated based on which pile you were - not entirely sure tho just witnessing a trend here.

I reached second stage (VI) it was spelling mistakes for me, I think it’s random