TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[legal world]

Guys i did hfw ac on Wednesday abd havent received a response yet. Is this a bad sign?

Hi! Congrats on completing the AC. When did you apply and hear back from them if you dont mind me asking?

 

[Willgetatc]

Any Links summer AC yet?

 

[Bree]

applied for Hogan 12th dec. no tests or anything since... this is for DTC, is that normal?

Yes it is normal, no one who has applied for HL DTC despite being rolling has heard back so probably will take a bit more time

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Just got an email from all hires reminding me to apply for shoosmiths. Now is not the time for this!

Me too! My heart burst out of my chest.

 

[tc2026]

is it rolling?

yess I believe so

 

[Donuttime]

Need to get my AC dance on again so that something good comes through to my inbox

.

Im not taking any chances, I hope this works

 

[Donna Paulsen]

I find it so funny that I'm yet to be rejected from Milbank after not being progressed to Stage 2...

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

What are we manifesting tonight lads?

Any ACs please. Im begging rn

 

[tc2026]

Yes it is normal, no one who has applied for HL DTC despite being rolling has heard back so probably will take a bit more time

Ahh okay tysm for replying, I saw a post with people getting tests, etc so was confused (it must be for a VS)! thanks again x

 

[Willgetatc]

I find it so funny that I'm yet to be rejected from Milbank after not being progressed to Stage 2...

Same tbh as they progressed people pretty fast

 

[legal18]

If anyone has Forsters VI insight from this cycle or last just looking for the types of questions, nothing specific

 

[Bree]

Ahh okay tysm for replying, I saw a post with people getting tests, etc so was confused (it must be for a VS)! thanks again x

Regardless of app review, you will get Stage 1 as it is a part of their initial app process and it will not be a pfo before that so do not worry

 

[tc2026]

btw how much notice does links give?

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Has anyone heard from MoFo? Their initial email said we would get a response IF selected.

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Same tbh as they progressed people pretty fast

I think I've seen some post Stage 1 and 2 rejections... I don't get it lol. I just want to mark it as a rejection on my spreadsheet I did the test ages ago

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

I think I've seen some post Stage 1 and 2 rejections... I don't get it lol. I just want to mark it as a rejection on my spreadsheet I did the test ages ago

I did the SJT Dec 17 so nearly 5 weeks ago. They sent dozens of PFOs since then so idk lmao. This is my question for Milbank’s grad rec team:

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

i emailed gd about whether theyll be sending out any stage 1 interviews still and this is what they said:
"
I hope you are well.



Many thanks for your email. We are currently reviewing applications and assessment results and will be in touch as soon as we have more information. As our programmes are highly competitive, we receive a large volume of applications, and we appreciate your patience during this process.


We are always happy to work to candidate availability and provide as much notice as possible for any interviews.


Thank you again for your interest in Gibson Dunn and our training programmes."

cant tell if this is some GR fancy language or they're still considering apps and sending out invites

 

[Willgetatc]

No ACs yet, ugh I think I have to apply to more firms

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

No ACs yet, ugh I think I have to apply to more firms

 

[Novaa]

Me reminding myself that my remaining firms are Summer VS, and that the AC will be coming in the next month, or two…