TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[FoodieMcFoodieBigBack]

@FoodieMcFoodieBigBack I must say, stressful or not, this is a nice position to be in so congratulations on the AC's!

As Firm A had more options available, I would first reach out to them to ask if you could change the date. If there is no leeway there, then try the same with Firm B. If however, both are quite stern, then you're going to have to stick with the firm you prefer the most. However, that doesn't mean to say the other is cancelled per say, you should ask if you could be considered for a future scheme and see if they would carry your application over for AC for that one.

Good luck! I hope either firm can honour the date change!

Thank you so much for the advice, @Afraz Akhtar ! I really appreciate the swift reply. Just as a follow-up, how should I approach writing the email? Should I mention that I have a clashing AC, even though I booked a time slot for Firm A first, or should I keep it vague and say I have "immovable academic commitments"?

 

[ilikelaw]

bclp pfo

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

AC dancing extra hard today

Congrats to all those who were successful!!

 

[Donuttime]

if a firm has 5 offices in the UK that they accept TCS for and they have 30 TC spaces, is that 30 tc spaces in all individual offices or 30 tc spaces across all offices. Hope this makes sense!

 

[anon78365222111]

BCLP spring, applied in like October, no interview no PFO 😭emailed and asked for an update was told they’re still reviewing

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

AC dancing extra hard today

Congrats to all those who were successful!!

 

[ilikelaw]

AC dancing extra hard today

Congrats to all those who were successful!!

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

bank of england vi - does anyone have any tips please? I would really appreciate it !! also is the vi selective? have they looked through my application?

BTW, I applied on deadline day x

Yess it’s selective!

 

[ilikelaw]

hey cooley grad rec if you’re watching this… i personally think you should give us a next stage invite… or a fast-track to the TC while your at it…

 

[tc2026]

Yess it’s selective!

Thank you so much xx good luck to you and well done!!!

 

[Hanzeeb]

I assume pfo for bank of england if i haven’t heard back, super sad as I reached AC last year

 

[solicitor_2028]

Jones Day PFO applied on the day of the deadline

 

[TortillaTC]

Just to double-check, Covington closes at tomorrow midnight so the 16th right?

 

[ilikelaw]

guys how rolling is ropes and gray i really want to apply but idk when i have time

 

[FutureLawyer_]

I assume pfo for bank of england if i haven’t heard back, super sad as I reached AC last year

Same lol, but maybe they’re sending in batches? It’s not over until it’s over!

 

[qaz99]

guys how rolling is ropes and gray i really want to apply but idk when i have time

Not rolling at all I think

 

[TCLAAAA]

guys how rolling is ropes and gray i really want to apply but idk when i have time

It is non-rolling, but hopefully that means they screen it and make decision after ddl.

 

[TCLAuser2002]

guys how rolling is ropes and gray i really want to apply but idk when i have time

non-rolling

 

[Hanzeeb]

Same lol, but maybe they’re sending in batches? It’s not over until it’s over!

Hopeful for both of us!!

 

[ilikelaw]

Not rolling at all I think

OH YAY TYY