TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[boots pharmacy]

guys, do we reckon picking later AC/interview dates (assuming we get have a choice) might negatively impact you? (Especially if the firm is rolling)

I would email grad rec. Varies firm by firm. Can confirm no advantage for earlier dates with Macfarlanes.

 

[Donuttime]

Not me reading this like - damn they went on a date with their ex after an open day?

i read it as they went to an open day with their ex as a date!!

 

[llblawstudent]

I would email grad rec. Varies firm by firm. Can confirm no advantage for earlier dates with Macfarlanes.

Thanks for the responses, I was specifically tjinking of re Jones Day, if you happened to know?

 

[boots pharmacy]

Thanks for the responses, I was specifically tjinking of re Jones Day, if you happened to know?

No. No worries, happy to help.

 

[Afraz Akhtar]

im really confused as to how links would make their final ac decisions. its just based on work experience, 3 random traits you get in the cappfinity, marks, and your WG score??? feels like very little to go off of, let alone show motivation, dedication and ability

Hey @Dannie given the amount of applications they receive, it’s probably what they’ve found is most efficient for their hiring process and may explain why they have a good amount of AC’s available in comparison to other firms. Rest assured, these capabilities/motivations will still be assessed, just as a later stage than it would for others.

 

[BealMcAlly]

Hey @Dannie given the amount of applications they receive, it’s probably what they’ve found is most efficient for their hiring process and may explain why they have a good amount of AC’s available in comparison to other firms. Rest assured, these capabilities/motivations will still be assessed, just as a later stage than it would for others.

Do you know if they vehemently reject people who may have the odd 2:2 module?

 

[studysquirrel]

I received my first AC invite today!! CMS If anyone would be willing to share insights on their assessment centre and helpful tips to prepare, I would really appreciate it! Have a great day everyone!

 

[Afraz Akhtar]

Do you know if they vehemently reject people who may have the odd 2:2 module?

Hey @BealMcAlly I would assume not, if you’ve managed to meet their entry requirements overall. Firms with a much smaller intake may have to be super intricate with selecting their candidates, so they may start focusing on this, but I wouldn’t imagine firms with larger intakes are.

For reference, I got a 2:2 or maybe even a 3rd in my contract law module and I didn’t feel like anyone paid it much attention because I managed to get a good grade overall.

 

[hanz123]

Doesn’t this process feel like you are on the bachelor or something
Waiting around to be picked ( Offer) or sent home (pfo)

me to all of the firm's I've applied to

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

me to all of the firm's I've applied to

@meredithgrey you hath been summoned

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Do you know if they vehemently reject people who may have the odd 2:2 module?

I got a 2:2 in a Jurisprudence module and one thing that made me feel better was talking to a Slaughters partner who said he got the same! Obviously that was years ago for him, but I’m sure there’s plenty of high-achieving people in law that have the odd 2:2 module and it never hindered them. I highly doubt that a firm would automatically reject someone for having the odd 2:2 if the rest of their grades are good. Some firms do have a requirement of having a 2:1+ in every module though.

 

[Mvla]

are these goodwin rejections post vi?

genuinely scared. feel like i bombed mine loll

 

[BobThebIlly]

i read it as they went to an open day with their ex as a date!!

I’m so damn confused I don’t remember writing that post what the hell???

 

[BobThebIlly]

Guys is smth up with the forum I’m getting messages about posts I haven’t even written too

 

[BobThebIlly]

haha wait that's crazy it jumps to your saul goodman post

Wait that’s so funny

Think we crashed the forum

 

[BealMcAlly]

I got a 2:2 in a Jurisprudence module and one thing that made me feel better was talking to a Slaughters partner who said he got the same! Obviously that was years ago for him, but I’m sure there’s plenty of high-achieving people in law that have the odd 2:2 module and it never hindered them. I highly doubt that a firm would automatically reject someone for having the odd 2:2 if the rest of their grades are good. Some firms do have a requirement of having a 2:1+ in every module though.

Yeah... I was mainly referring to Linklaters because they have the usual consistent 2:1s requirement...

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Yeah... I was mainly referring to Linklaters because they have the usual consistent 2:1s requirement...

If I’m honest, I’ve avoided firms with that requirement to focus my energy elsewhere. It’s annoying because the 2:2 was very clearly a one-off for me, but I don’t have any extenuating circumstances to explain it, nor would they care that many people who took the same module that year got a 2:2 as well. However, there’s no harm in trying your chances, and there may be elements in your application that may encourage the recruitment team to overlook the grade.

 

[Ijustwanttobealawyer]

Do you know if they vehemently reject people who may have the odd 2:2 module?

I did a vac scheme at Links and had a 2:2 module! You’ve got this!!

 

[tc2026]

hiii is RPC rolling?

 

[Shiv Lawy]

If a firm hasn't got back to you by now about it, how likely is an AC within the last week of Jan? I'm travelling from the 19th-28th Jan and I'm terrified I'll have to cancel the family holiday and drop everything for a last minute AC.

Anyone have insight to how much notice they give?