TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[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 😭

 

[Hopeful applicant]

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.

they have got to trully love rejecting...

 

[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

 

[trainee4u]

I also got rejected but my advice was different??

interesting.

I've gone back to check my application.
I wrote "led be back" instead of "led me back".
There were a few things that could have been hyphenated, e.g., "market-leading practice".

IDK if they have a special "you made a typo" PFO message.

I did the stage-two assessment.

 

[PermanentParalegal]

Has anyone who applied to Reed Smith heard back anything positive?

Has anyone heard anything negative recently?

 

[PermanentParalegal]

Has anyone who applied to Reed Smith heard back anything positive?

Nope .. would also be interested to know if anyone has heard back with a rejection yet

 

[alphabravocharlie]

Is skadden supposed to get back to us today ?

 

[legallybrunnette]

Has anyone heard anything negative recently?

I haven't heard anything. Neither have some of my friends who applied way earlier than me. Isn' it weird that one of their schemes run in February tho ? like how will they have the time to get organised?

 

[BatmanBeyond]

Am I cooked if I got 7,6,4,7 on the amberjack ?

 

[doodllaw29]

Is skadden supposed to get back to us today ?

the email said sometime this week, fingers crossed its on the earlier end!

 

[jamieclarke]

I haven't heard anything. Neither have some of my friends who applied way earlier than me. Isn' it weird that one of their schemes run in February tho ? like how will they have the time to get organised?

Have they not already ran ACs? There will be further ACs - I'm just saying regarding the Feb dates. Tho those are still 5 weeks away yet.