TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Millionth-Hopeful-Trainee]

I'm still waiting to hear back from a few different firms, I was wondering if anyone has heard - positively or negatively? Begging just to be put out of my misery:
-Slaughter & May (Direct TC)
-Davis Polk (Vac Scheme)
-Linklaters (Assessment submitted Dec 15th)
-Sullivan & Cromwell (Vac scheme)

I have others e.g. Reed Smith but did the VI for that on the 14th so I suspect it will be a while.

 

[BealMcAlly]

Bristows VI, finally

 

[TortillaTC]

I'm still waiting to hear back from a few different firms, I was wondering if anyone has heard - positively or negatively? Begging just to be put out of my misery:
-Slaughter & May (Direct TC)
-Davis Polk (Vac Scheme)
-Linklaters (Assessment submitted Dec 15th)
-Sullivan & Cromwell (Vac scheme)

I have others e.g. Reed Smith but did the VI for that on the 14th so I suspect it will be a while.

Haven’t heard from Sullcrom and Davis Polk

I did mine for RS first week of December and still haven’t heard😭 so yes it’ll probably be a while

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

I'm still waiting to hear back from a few different firms, I was wondering if anyone has heard - positively or negatively? Begging just to be put out of my misery:
-Slaughter & May (Direct TC)
-Davis Polk (Vac Scheme)
-Linklaters (Assessment submitted Dec 15th)
-Sullivan & Cromwell (Vac scheme)

I have others e.g. Reed Smith but did the VI for that on the 14th so I suspect it will be a while.

I think I saw someone post on the forum a couple of days ago they’d been called by grad rec for a Davis Polk interview, idk much about the others.​

 

[Millionth-Hopeful-Trainee]

I think I saw someone post on the forum a couple of days ago they’d been called by grad rec for a Davis Polk interview, idk much about the others.​

Thanks for the info! I suppose no news is not yet a rejection

 

[applicant457]

PFO fieldfisher post-vi really thought I did okay kinda surprised

 

[Millionth-Hopeful-Trainee]

Bricking it personally. Still trying to work out if it will be more competancy or technical based questions? Anyone got any experience?

Also as a heads up for those prepping for Skadden, you'll probably already be aware but just in case: they will have a copy of your CV, application form and written exericse in front of them

 

[nonlawstudent98]

Is there a list of firms that allow you to reapply for spring/summer VS or DTC after rejection for a winter VS?

 

[Meg_Thee_Applicant]

omfg guys. Bates Wells AC IM IN SHOCK!!!! I picked 6th feb - shoot me a pm if youre doing that day too 🥲

 

[Novaa]

omfg guys. Bates Wells AC IM IN SHOCK!!!! I picked 6th feb - shoot me a pm if youre doing that day too 🥲

GO MEG! GO MEG! GO MEG! 😝

 

[p2bv]

do we think CMS give out all ACs, didn’t get one and thought my VI went well

 

[trainee4u]

this SHL verbal reasoning practice test is fun.
"A UN report has warned of the potential problems of global warming. If the production of greenhouse gases continues at the current rate, this will result in the melting of ice sheets in Greenland and The Antarctic. The consequences of this will be rising sea levels, which will endanger 145 million people. In response to the problem, the report observes the need for an immediate international agreement on reducing emissions."

Statement: Reducing emissions will help to slow down the progress of global warming.

Correct answer: "cannot say"

I mean I can get to the answer once I'm told what it is, but i swear some providers would say "true"

 

[nicoledm]

Has anyone heard from pinsent masons Manchester?

 

[hxnnahrobinson]

do we think CMS give out all ACs, didn’t get one and thought my VI was good

Same here! Also didn’t receive a AC! Nor a PFO so I’m confused

 

[QuillandCounsel]

Would it be completely detrimental to an app for AG if you forgot to add your A-levels. Or email grad recruitment?

 

[Meg_Thee_Applicant]

GO MEG! GO MEG! GO MEG! 😝

tysm AHEHEHBHABAHSBdkjo 💛💛💛💛💛

 

[I_hate_pickingusernames]

Would it be completely detrimental to an app for AG if you forgot to add your A-levels. Or email grad recruitment?

Definitely email grad rec

 

[Miles Edgeworth]

Has anyone received a confirmation for TW's AC yet? I know I submitted mine but I'm still anxious I messed up somehow 😭

 

[c.t.tc]

Has anyone received a confirmation for TW's AC yet? I know I submitted mine but I'm still anxious I messed up somehow 😭

I haven’t either so I wouldn’t worry! I’m sure they’re just sorting logistics

 

[I’m a celebrity get me out of here - VS/TC edn]

Anymore Weil ACs?