TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Has anyone heard back from these firms - Fieldfisher (post telephone interview), Travers Smith and Browne Jacobson? I am a little concerned as I thought my telephone interview with Fieldfisher went well and would hear back regarding AC start of this month but got no reply yet. The other 2 firms I have not heard back since I submitted my application lol

Hi, I think Browne Jacobson probably won’t get back until after the deadline. For Fieldfisher when did u apply? I made the initial application on the deadline and haven’t heard back since

 

[Flynn Southgate]

Cooley pfo post wg

Did they just send it out now ?

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

A week ago today! was not expecting to hear back so soon at all

that’s so nice that they didn’t make you wait ages. I feel like the anticipation is the worst. Did they call you?

 

[an03]

Did they just send it out now ?

Yes

 

[solicitor_2028]

Finally the very much anticipated Reed Smith PFO as I absolutely botched the SJT... back to writing this exam

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

A week ago today! was not expecting to hear back so soon at all

I also just realised what your username is You certainly attacked for that vac scheme and succeeded. Fingers crossed for you that the TC will be secured

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

Yeah at the AC they said to expect to hear back late Jan/early Feb. It was an email not a call, so at first I thought I’d been rejected haha

That’s good to know for future reference

 

[BobThebIlly]

Haven’t heard back from any firm in ages. I feel so stuck.

 

[summersun]

Anyone applied to these firms, would love some insights:

Browne Jacobson
Boodle Hatfield
Glaisyers ETL
Capsticks
VWV
Joelson
Gide Loyrette Nouel
Howes Percival
Lockton?

Can't search more other than their websites, it's not on legal cheek firm's most list directory

Hi made it to the presentation stage with Gide last year so happy to help if I can

 

[Cristiano Ronaldo sui]

@Adnanlone the short answer is no. Any legal experience, regardless of location is beneficial. In fact, at times international experience could actually be seen as a bonus, so think about how the chance to gain some exposure internationally has actually contributed to your understanding of commercial law for global businesses. Even reading your post makes me a little excited.... I'm intrigued!

Thank you for the prompt response! @Afraz Akhtar So sorry to perturb you once more, I also wanted to ask if international students like myself are at a bit of a disadvantage owing to the ambiguous immigration rules currently. I know Goldman and PWC did not hire a single international this cycle

 

[legal18]

RPC AC! Applied on deadline

Me too!!!!! So unexpected

 

[sagekensuke]

Quick q: on AllHires, if you’re currently in a role what do you put in the “to” date in the work experience section? Not sure if I’ve been doing it wrong this whole time.

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Quick q: on AllHires, if you’re currently in a role what do you put in the “to” date in the work experience section? Not sure if I’ve been doing it wrong this whole time.

I’ve been putting the end date of the job role so say if it’s set to end in July 2026, I’ve just put it down as that and haven’t rly had any issues. I think I saw Afraz mention yous can put today’s date to signal to grad rec that it’s a current position? Either is fine tbf. Do what works for you!​

 

[radssss]

Same ! although I hate presentations and am somehow only progessing with firms that have presentations ...
Oh well... Good luck !!

Congratulations!! May I ask when you applied and gave the assessment?

Best of luck

 

[yasmars]

Quick q: on AllHires, if you’re currently in a role what do you put in the “to” date in the work experience section? Not sure if I’ve been doing it wrong this whole time.

I leave it blank

 

[summersun]

Congratulations!! May I ask when you applied and gave the assessment?

Best of luck

Hi
I applied mid December and took the tests around Christmas.
Hope you hear back soon !

 

[radssss]

thank youuu!! I applied last week so hopefully should hear back soon

Did you get your shepwedd ac dates? Desperately waiting to get over that too!

Hi
I applied mid December and took the tests around Christmas.
Hope you hear back soon.

 

[summersun]

thank youuu!! I applied last week so hopefully should hear back soon

Did you get your shepwedd ac dates? Desperately waiting to get over that too!

no and just PMed you aasking you the same

 

[hopingforamiracle]

When can we expect to hear back from OC?

 

[solicitor_2028]

When can we expect to hear back from OC?

hopefully never...after those DIABOLICAL tests haha on a serious note, I have no idea