TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[ilikelaw]

well reed smith finally got back… pfo

 

[Miles Edgeworth]

For the Orrick cover letter, what would you guys recommend for the structure? There's already a separate 300-word "Why Orrick" question, so I'm wondering if the letter should focus more on the "why law" and "why me" and not mention why Orrick?

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

For the Orrick cover letter, what would you guys recommend for the structure? There's already a separate 300-word "Why Orrick" question, so I'm wondering if the letter should focus more on the "why law" and "why me" and not mention why Orrick?

There has been a lot of advice on that on other parts of the forum. Summary - basically why me. There is a separate why law question as well.

 

[TCLAuser2002]

Reed Smith PFO my soul can slightly rest (waiting for Bakers)

 

[M85672]

Finally got my Cooley rejection

 

[lawyersum]

No, you're wrong. You're supposed to say yes and let me live my delusions out. I'm desperate for an offer can't you see?

is the GLD Training Contract open for apps?

 

[legallybrunnette]

well reed smith finally got back… pfo

Same, at least they gave some feedback.

 

[blcnko]

Congrats! may I ask whether it was spring or summer (GD and V&E) Thanks!

hii GD was for Summer, but they are still conducting first stage interviews so don't worry about it. I did the AC at V&E last year, but the format of the interview remains the same Could you let me know if you know anyone who is doing / has done the GD interview this cycle?

 

[Donna Paulsen]

No, you're wrong. You're supposed to say yes and let me live my delusions out. I'm desperate for an offer can't you see?

Sorry mate xx

 

[spamelinazoid]

Is this the day Reed Smith breaks my heart…

Still waiting but expecting atp

 

[BealMcAlly]

RS PFO
I genuinely thought I did much better this cycle both on the Amberjack and VI...

 

[M_m]

Did you attempt all ques? I am worried now as I didn’t manage to finish 2

Also how do you know your score?

Nah, I think I skipped 1-2 questions. As in, I gave a random answers because if I remember correctly, not answering carries negative marking (not really sure). Also, I was told my score as part of my feedback after their VS.

 

[M_m]

And when did you hear back for the virtual AC if you don’t mind me asking?

In about two weeks. They send the invited in batches.

 

[Bread]

Damn the votes - Long live democracy 🫩🫩🫩🫩

While I think the sense of community is cute and wholesome I would really appreciate being able to see information on the forum.

The jokes and support messages are very nice and that’s why I think there should be a dedicated space for that kind of discussion

If people’s posts get deleted for “derailing the forum” when they discuss eg the fairness of contextual offers, they should also be deleted when people make 20 posts on fake law firms. For consistency’s sake.

 

[Hopeful applicant]

The orrick application asks for a 300 word cover letter, is this correct or should i email to confirm

I think it is (you can cover other "cover letter points" in the following questions - I treated it as a summary meant to answer "why should i continue reading your application".

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

hii GD was for Summer, but they are still conducting first stage interviews so don't worry about it. I did the AC at V&E last year, but the format of the interview remains the same Could you let me know if you know anyone who is doing / has done the GD interview this cycle?

are they still sending out first stage invites post-app for summer?

 

[Hopeful applicant]

hii GD was for Summer, but they are still conducting first stage interviews so don't worry about it. I did the AC at V&E last year, but the format of the interview remains the same Could you let me know if you know anyone who is doing / has done the GD interview this cycle?

Thanks a lot! Unfortunately, do know know anyone (

 

[shadowboxer909]

Hi, ive just received a final stage Gibson Dunn interview - does anyone have any insights on this? I can provide information on A&O Shearman Summer and Vinson & Elkins AC!

When did you do the first interview?

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

While I think the sense of community is cute and wholesome I would really appreciate being able to see information on the forum.

The jokes and support messages are very nice and that’s why I think there should be a dedicated space for that kind of discussion

If people’s posts get deleted for “derailing the forum” when they discuss eg the fairness of contextual offers, they should also be deleted when people make 20 posts on fake law firms. For consistency’s sake.

I'm going to second this. The argument for allowing applicants to "relieve stress" in the same forum is a bit overused when you look at how many posts are actually just GIFs and jokes more recently, to the point where it became genuinely difficult to find the information I had been looking for.

Especially the jokes about @rulebritannia despite Jaysen's warnings and him redirecting users to contact him privately. A very specific group of people continued piling onto the topic even after I and other users said it had been discussed enough. This appears to be a very specific group of users and it needs to be stopped in consideration for others.

 

[gmcaolaw]

What things are people mentioning in interviews when asked about what key legal trends are affecting the industry right now? Please help