TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Amgrad]

Hmmm, not necessarily.

It might just be that AC invites are getting sent out in waves.

Plus, the only person who is confirmed to have an AC is someone’s friend who isn’t even on this forum.

If there were indeed Weil ACs being sent out (if any have been), people would be out on this forum in droves posting their AC invites.

So I would go take a nice walk under the lovely British sun rather than stressing. I too am on the “reserve list” (if there is one) for Macfarlanes and Weil.

Ahh thank you for reassuring me. I am glad that we're on the same boat. 🥲

Anyone please always update progress here, esp those who hanged up for months to receive news.

 

[Winter]

My friend has

Edit: pls don’t ask me anymore than this because I don’t know anymore than this myself 😭

I think for some firms, Oxbridge students get their AC’s on campus which is probably why your friend does. I heard this was the case for my friend from Cambridge last cycle too!

 

[Amgrad]

I think for some firms, Oxbridge students get their AC’s on campus which is probably why your friend does. I heard this was the case for my friend from Cambridge last cycle too!

War between privilege vs underdog is so reall OMG

 

[elle woods]

I think for some firms, Oxbridge students get their AC’s on campus which is probably why your friend does. I heard this was the case for my friend from Cambridge last cycle too!

??? That’s a bit crazy lol I’ve never heard of that

My friend is from another uni tho so I’m not sure if that’s the case haha but woah that’s some crazy lore

 

[Elsie07777]

So Weil has sent out AC invite already? I have completed VI in Nov and haven't heard back. Should I assume PFO 😭

 

[Sharkfin]

Anyone know the timings of Baker's Vi from past cycles, is it a 2 min response like amberjack or shorter??

 

[Winter]

??? That’s a bit crazy lol I’ve never heard of that

My friend is from another uni tho so I’m not sure if that’s the case haha but woah that’s some crazy lore

Yeah it’s a thing! I actually did the Weil VS last year and didn’t convert but thats what I gathered.

 

[elle woods]

So Weil has sent out AC invite already? I have completed VI in Nov and haven't heard back. Should I assume PFO 😭

I would assume they're waiting for everyone to finish their VIs before inviting the next batch of interviews I guess
My Weil VI deadline is Monday so I guess we shouldn't expect to hear back for another week or so!

 

[yuhhhh]

??? That’s a bit crazy lol I’ve never heard of that

My friend is from another uni tho so I’m not sure if that’s the case haha but woah that’s some crazy lore

I’ve never heard of that either.

Has your friend definitively received the AC invite? And at least messaged you “OMG! WEIL AC INVITE!”.

I think some confirmation would be good seeing that Weil is causing a mass hysteria.

 

[elle woods]

Yeah it’s a thing! I actually did the Weil VS last year and didn’t convert but thats what I gathered.

dang that's insane!! I'd like that icl... I've never ever heard of such a thing before tho haha, maybe only the top of the top gets them 😂

 

[CupOfTea17]

did anyone else apply for the Harbottle open day? If so, have you heard back?

 

[elle woods]

I’ve never heard of that either.

Has your friend definitively received the AC invite? And at least messaged you “OMG! WEIL AC INVITE!”.

I think some confirmation would be good seeing that Weil is causing a mass hysteria.

idk they just said they had a Weil interview so I'm assuming it's not the VI because surely you'd say the OT or VI... but maybe not lol - sorry for causing hysteria guys haha maybe I got it wrong - anyways, don't count yourself out until you've gotten a concrete email!

 

[sadlawyer01]

just wondering, for those who got into the Latham OD, do they immediately progress to AC for the vac scheme?

 

[elle woods]

just wondering, for those who got into the Latham OD, do they immediately progress to AC for the vac scheme?

I don't think so, I think they have to submit an application for the vac scheme and then they're progressed straight to application review, and not AC. I think only brand ambassadors and first year scheme students get fast tracked to AC

 

[Winter]

just wondering, for those who got into the Latham OD, do they immediately progress to AC for the vac scheme?

Grad rec mentioned that it’s not a guarantee. You’ll still be put into the pool of applicants, but previously OD candidates have not necessarily been fast tracked but I think prioritised in terms of having a good look at your application? So fingers crossed!!

 

[zonnonomo]

Willkie PFO, 4 rejections in two days, do not know what to think

3 PFOs today… might cry 😭

keep pushing gang that one yes is coming

 

[yuhhhh]

idk they just said they had a Weil interview so I'm assuming it's not the VI because surely you'd say the OT or VI... but maybe not lol - sorry for causing hysteria guys haha maybe I got it wrong - anyways, don't count yourself out until you've gotten a concrete email!

No it's fine don't worry, you were trying to be helpful so it's a good thing!

Based on last year, the Weil AC invites were sent out in early February. Additionally, I believe Weil is non-rolling and the grad rec mentioned last year that every VI will be reviewed first before making AC offers.

For people who are still waiting from Weil I think it's best to assume that AC offers will be sent out next year seeing that not everyone has completed their SJT/VIs yet. I would also assume that your friend meant the VI as for clarity, if I had an AC invite I would say AC since Weil's AC involves other exercises beyond an interview!

But again, everything is conjecture so either ways the universe will give to you what you will be given and all we can do is do our best. (it is what it is)

 

[anonymous.15]

EVERSHEDS PFO WOW...

 

[elle woods]

No it's fine don't worry, you were trying to be helpful so it's a good thing!

Based on last year, the Weil AC invites were sent out in early February. Additionally, I believe Weil is non-rolling and the grad rec mentioned last year that every VI will be reviewed first before making AC offers.

For people who are still waiting from Weil I think it's best to assume that AC offers will be sent out next year seeing that not everyone has completed their SJT/VIs yet. I would also assume that your friend meant the VI as for clarity, if I had an AC invite I would say AC since Weil's AC involves other exercises beyond an interview!

But again, everything is conjecture so either ways the universe will give to you what you will be given and all we can do is do our best. (it is what it is)

oh dang feb?? I thought I'd be done with application stuff by the end of january ahahah oh my days my poor grades lmao

 

[Harvey Specter]

No it's fine don't worry, you were trying to be helpful so it's a good thing!

Based on last year, the Weil AC invites were sent out in early February. Additionally, I believe Weil is non-rolling and the grad rec mentioned last year that every VI will be reviewed first before making AC offers.

For people who are still waiting from Weil I think it's best to assume that AC offers will be sent out next year seeing that not everyone has completed their SJT/VIs yet. I would also assume that your friend meant the VI as for clarity, if I had an AC invite I would say AC since Weil's AC involves other exercises beyond an interview!

But again, everything is conjecture so either ways the universe will give to you what you will be given and all we can do is do our best. (it is what it is)

Weil mentioned at their insight day in Oct that the ACs would be sent either end of Dec or early Jan so they’re probs shortlisting atm.​