TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

PLEASE guys can we stop with the fake law firms I desperately wish there was a Fast and Furious LLP and a Tom & Jerry LLP trust me i wouldve applied with fastness. but there arent.. and the forum is getting incredibly confusing to find actual info

I'm done

 

[Novaa]

Honestly it gets to a point

Me adding my two cents then refreshing my page to see this

Sorrryyyy Donuttime

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Honestly it gets to a point

My bad champ I’m done now dw. I’m packing my gif suitcases so the forum will only have ‘anyone heard from Bakers or Freshfields?’ posts.

 

[ACHat8r]

in all seriousness im mind blown by the amount of disagreements that has happened today (I guess it really is blue monday)

was literally thinking this as i scrolled through

 

[jojo23]

Guys its been 76 days since ive heard from simmons, if it reaches 100 days, what should i do to mark this historic milestone

 

[kukubird]

Anyone who's done Akin TI, do they stick strictly to the 20-25 minutes?

 

[c.t.tc]

Guys its been 76 days since ive heard from simmons, if it reaches 100 days, what should i do to mark this historic milestone

I actually think we must have been so good they genuinely don't know what to do and that we should celebrate with a TCLA fight night so everyone can hash it all out with Simmons as the sponsors

 

[user24710026]

Guys its been 76 days since ive heard from simmons, if it reaches 100 days, what should i do to mark this historic milestone

If it helps with regards to waiting, last year I applied to White & Case on 22 October 2024, and then received my PFO on 23 July 2025, so a nice chill 274 day wait.

I'd literally forgotten I'd applied; the email truly bamboozled me.

 

[Novaa]

When you guys are waiting to hear back from firms, do you prepare for the next stage (i.e., for VI), or am I…

 

[ACHat8r]

for an interview question, if they ask what are your strengths and weaknesses, what is the best weakness to choose (i might be overthinking this but pls help)

 

[M123]

When you guys are waiting to hear back from firms, do you prepare for the next stage (i.e., for VI), or am I…

I do too!! I would rather be prepared than blindsided

 

[M85672]

Guys its been 76 days since ive heard from simmons, if it reaches 100 days, what should i do to mark this historic milestone

Send them a PFO

 

[Sharkfin]

When you guys are waiting to hear back from firms, do you prepare for the next stage (i.e., for VI), or am I…

Lowkey have done this for some firms and when I've progressed it's felt great, but when I've been rejected i've wanted to attempt to fly off a bridge. My two cents: I think generic next stage prep is never a bad thing, I'd recommened tailored only when ur 8/10+ confident you'll get thru (saying this because I remember one time post a slightly mid VI I started AC prep only to recieve a PFO and feel like utter s***

 

[thedonnabrief]

Hello, would it be worth emailing DLA because they have not gotten back to me post an email saying I passed their TI benchmark back in December? I have seen people get AC invites and this is so nerve-wracking haha

 

[safari3]

Hi all, on the Ropes thread @Abbie Whitlock stated that the application question doesn't require you to refer to work experiences / extra-curriculars, but please could someone who has attended a Ropes event / open day confirm this as the form doesn't have a work experience section and so the app question would be the only place to draw on these experiences. Thanks!

 

[user123987]

Guys I’m not sure if this is a stupid question, but what should a woman wear to an AC. Is a suit too much?

 

[Novaa]

I do too!! I would rather be prepared than blindsided

Lowkey have done this for some firms and when I've progressed it's felt great, but when I've been rejected i've wanted to attempt to fly off a bridge. My two cents: I think generic next stage prep is never a bad thing, I'd recommened tailored only when ur 8/10+ confident you'll get thru (saying this because I remember one time post a slightly mid VI I started AC prep only to recieve a PFO and feel like utter s***

I think I will try this because:

1. I have no shame and do not acknowledge PFOs as real things! So there is nothing to lose.

2. I think it would help me relax more when actually doing a VI, as I end up trying to cram.

Let me go start prepping!

 

[Deleted member 43292]

Guys I’m not sure if this is a stupid question, but what should a woman wear to an AC. Is a suit too much?

i always wear a suit lol (no tie tho)

most people overdress - it's better that way than being underdressed

 

[BealMcAlly]

Guys its been 76 days since ive heard from simmons, if it reaches 100 days, what should i do to mark this historic milestone

Not gonna lie at this point they should just automatically make an offer no ac, just give you the damn TC.

 

[tc2026]

Hello, would it be worth emailing DLA because they have not gotten back to me post an email saying I passed their TI benchmark back in December? I have seen people get AC invites and this is so nerve-wracking haha

apparently their first AC was only a week and a bit ago so I think theres a lot more coming ! (dont quote me on that thoughhh), im still waiting too