TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Ancika]

Hi! Does anyone know what Pinsent Mason's two video questions are that they ask. If so, I would be so grateful if you could share.

 

[lawstudent2]

Does anyone know the eligability for the reed smith London summer vac scheme? I am not sure if I interpreted this right as it doesn't seem to mention final year law degree students?
"Are you in the penultimate year of a law degree or the final year of a non-law degree or a graduate, and eligible to start a training contract in 2027 or 2028? For further clarification, please visit our website."

 

[ZNadeem]

If a vac scheme application asks "Have you previously applied to us for any position?", does this include open days? It asks to give details if I tick yes, so if I was unsuccessful for the open day, would I tick yes and just say I was rejected?

Hi! I wouldn’t worry too much about mentioning open days, but yes — to be on the safe side, you can tick “yes” and just note that you applied for an open day and weren’t successful.

 

[ZNadeem]

Is the reed smith London summer vac scheme just for penultimate year students and graduates? I am not sure if I interpreted this right as it doesnt seem to mention final years for law degrees?
"Are you in the penultimate year of a law degree or the final year of a non-law degree or a graduate, and eligible to start a training contract in 2027 or 2028? For further clarification, please visit our website."

Hi! No, it isn’t just for penultimate-year students. It’s open to anyone who is in the penultimate year of a law degree or above (so final years and graduates are all eligible too).

 

[lawstudent2]

Hi! No, it isn’t just for penultimate-year students. It’s open to anyone who is in the penultimate year of a law degree or above (so final years and graduates are all eligible too).

Thanks a lot, I just wanted to check

 

[1stCycleApplicant]

is dechert wvs rolling? can’t find any info online

Dechert are indeed rolling, however, this is only revealed upon starting their application process: "We recruit on a rolling basis and make offers to successful candidates before the final application deadlines, so we encourage candidates to apply as early as possible to avoid disappointment."

 

[lawyersum]

Jones day interview! If anyone has any specific experience pls dm x

 

[Shahenshah]

Just got my Jones Day interview!

 

[Shahenshah]

Jones day interview! If anyone has any specific experience pls dm x

I see we both got the same email ! xD

 

[CharlesT47]

I see we both got the same email ! xD

Hi was wondering whether you did the forage internship for Jones day?

 

[CharlesT47]

Jones day interview! If anyone has any specific experience pls dm x

Hi was wondering whether you did the forage internship for Jones day?

 

[Shahenshah]

Hi was wondering whether you did the forage internship for Jones day?

Yes I did, for each of my applications I try and attend an Open Day/Application Webinar and complete the Forage wherever possible - makes writing the application much much easier

 

[Sachin Chandra]

Does Linklaters review Vac scheme apps on a rolling basis? I think NO - but cannot see on their website

 

[lawyersum]

Hi was wondering whether you did the forage internship for Jones day?

Yep

 

[rosedunn]

do you think its too late to apply to jones day vs

 

[dannyp123]

do you think its too late to apply to jones day vs

I'm applying this week. If you want to apply you should too. Its a rolling deadline but it only opened a week ago, it's still extremely early in the application cycle you will be fine.

 

[Shahenshah]

do you think its too late to apply to jones day vs

Id definitely recommend applying - you wont know unless you do!

 

[Sachin Chandra]

Also does anyone know if Covington Winter Vac Scheme apps are considered on rolling or non-rolling basis?

 

[abbietc03]

Also does anyone know if Covington Winter Vac Scheme apps are considered on rolling or non-rolling basis?

Hi! On their FAQs page on their website, it states that it is non-rolling.

Do you review applications on a rolling basis?

We do not recruit on a rolling basis, all applications are reviewed once the deadline for the position has passed.

 

[jojo23]

Does anybody know when we will hear back for the hsf kramer social mobility open day?