TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[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 ?

 

[sooae]

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)

Ahaaha send V my looooove

 

[elizabethkate]

Congrats! When did you apply?

24th november

 

[kysharsh]

I wouldn’t lose hope i just got the AC invite 15 mins ago

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

hi! has anyone heard from dla post ac? rejection or acceptance? like a definite answer? been given a holding email post ac :’( not sure how to take it

Hello
Sorry, I don't have an answer to your question but can I ask when you got the holding email?

 

[doodllaw29]

I wouldn’t lose hope i just got the AC invite 15 mins ago

sorry, can I ask which firm this was for? congratulations!!

 

[Miles Edgeworth]

TAYLOR WESSING AC INVITE I MAY JUST CRY MY FIRST AC OF THE CYCLE

 

[maylawwww]

TW AC ‍‍‍‍‍

 

[hawkins19]

TW ac (London Spring)!! will be my FIRST ever. Any advice hugely hugely appreciated !!!!!!

 

[Carrington Lane]

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

I know we should all stay positive, but I like to think of it as "checking myself out early from an uncomfortable hotel room" to protect my energy. This way if the firm actually send a PFO, I can just laugh it off and say "I know, right". But if they progress me to the next stage, I'll have a valid reason to jump around the house.

Might not be related but I think that's why we are all here asking if somebody got a VI or AC. Because if it's possible that I already missed the boat, I'll just tick rejected on my excel sheet and move on.

Anyway, happy Tuesday.

 

[yasmars]

TW ac (London Spring)!! will be my FIRST ever. Any advice hugely hugely appreciated !!!!!!

Amazing! So excited for you!

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

Milbank PFO post stage 1 disappointed as I thought my answers were quite strong
Surely 2 PFOs in one day bodes for an AC invite tomorrow

 

[Chak]

Milbank PFO post online assessment! Felt like my answers were quite good, considering it was timed. Oh well

 

[startupgeek]

I know we should all stay positive, but I like to think of it as "checking myself out early from an uncomfortable hotel room" to protect my energy. This way if the firm actually send a PFO, I can just laugh it off and say "I know, right". But if they progress me to the next stage, I'll have a valid reason to jump around the house.

Might not be related but I think that's why we are all here asking if somebody got a VI or AC. Because if it's possible that I already missed the boat, I'll just tick rejected on my excel sheet and move on.

Anyway, happy Tuesday.

I agree - although I don't ask this on the forum much, but I do it in my head as a way to manage expectations! I still have hope, but it's more like 'Even if I don't get it, it will be okay! I have thought about this as a potential outcome, and I have tried my best, so I can now move on to bigger and better things!' This mindset has helped me tremendously with a lot of my PFOs recently! Last 2 cycles, I was breaking down and crashing out after every rejection and was consistently blaming myself, and it was terrible for my mental health! I hope that everyone remains optimistic, but it's also healthy to get a reality check beforehand from time to time Btw, all the best to everyone who is still waiting on Weil! (myself included )

 

[Legalfreak212]

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)

just realised this now but im seeing BTS one way or another

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

TAYLOR WESSING AC INVITE I MAY JUST CRY MY FIRST AC OF THE CYCLE

Rooting for you to prove your name wrongg