TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Applicant3728299643]

Has anyone heard back from HSFK for their summer vac scheme? Should I assume it’s a PFO if I haven’t heard back yet, I got the “you’ve reached the benchmark for our online test” November 28th?

 

[Eeeeeeeek]

Has anyone heard back from HSFK for their summer vac scheme? Should I assume it’s a PFO if I haven’t heard back yet, I got the “you’ve reached the benchmark for our online test” November 28th?

Don't think they've sent anything for summer vac scheme - or at least doesn't look like anyone has heard anything on the positive side yet

 

[Marble_Moth]

if i havent heard from dentons london spring following VI should i assume pfo?

I don't think you should! I was only given two date options in January for mine and I know they have later ACs in February too. Crossing my fingers for you.

 

[anon78365222111]

Everyone needs to stop “assuming PFO”. It’s not beneficial being negative and it’s not over till it’s in your inbox!

Agreed but being realistic helps a lot too

 

[Saul_specter]

anyone still waiting on macfarlanes summer?

 

[Miles Edgeworth]

Any fellow legal ARMYs who are now faced with the reality that the London concert is on a weekday and may overlap with a summer scheme 😭 (I may have to go to another country)

 

[Novaa]

Any fellow legal ARMYs who are now faced with the reality that the London concert is on a weekday and may overlap with a summer scheme 😭 (I may have to go to another country)

I’m not even ARMY, but LOOOOOL this was me with Beyoncé’s ACT 1 and ACT 2 tour 💔

Hopefully they don’t overlap!!

 

[elizabethkate]

bates wells rejection post app but cooley WG invite! i’ll take it

 

[Miles Edgeworth]

I’m not even ARMY, but LOOOOOL this was me with Beyoncé’s ACT 1 and ACT 2 tour 💔

Hopefully they don’t overlap!!

Im looking at the dates of all the ones I've applied and lovely Simmons² does. Now waiting for law firms is even more annoying cause I may be making decisions based off a potential PFO 😭

 

[svb risk management intern]

Does anyone know how to get a better mark for the applied intellect part of amberjack? I got 9319 and it just seems farcical that I got such highs with such lows.

I would actively consider which answer had the best 'two skills' since thats what they use, but even then this score is just something out there.

Anyone have any advice?

 

[DoNotRedeem]

bates wells rejection post app but cooley WG invite! i’ll take it

Congrats! When did you apply?

 

[trainee4u]

Does anyone know how to get a better mark for the applied intellect part of amberjack? I got 9319 and it just seems farcical that I got such highs with such lows.

I would actively consider which answer had the best 'two skills' since thats what they use, but even then this score is just something out there.

Anyone have any advice?

Maybe try being more collaborative, less "I'm going to solve the problem myself"? Might not be the issue, but I think it worked for me.

 

[TCLAuser2002]

Milbank PFO post stage 1 nooo kind of knew this since stage 2 is automatic if I pass the benchmark in stage 1

 

[nicoledm]

Anyone heard from AG post TI or DLA Manchester for an AC?

 

[user123987]

Anyone heard from AG post TI or DLA Manchester for an AC?

When did u receive TI for AG Manchester?

 

[nicoledm]

When did u receive TI for AG Manchester?

19th of December

 

[dannyp123]

Hi everyone, I just wanted some advice on my Osborne Clarke application. Im applying for the Bristol office. I wanted to talk about the firm's tier 1 AI practice but have realised that this is in London, would it be best to focus on work that the Bristol office does specifically when talking about motivations? Thanks!

 

[spamelinazoid]

Milbank PFO post stage 1 nooo kind of knew this since stage 2 is automatic if I pass the benchmark

Sorry to hear! Is this after the SJT and 2 250 word tests or after app?

 

[yasmars]

Does OC just have two application questions ?