TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Reed smith vac scheme offer! im in total shock

Now yous need to attack that vac and secure that Reed Smith TC! Huge congrats on getting the VS!

 

[Bbhu19]

RPC AC! Applied on deadline

Congratulations could I ask what your strength and weakness on capfinity was?

 

[TortillaTC]

Reed smith vac scheme offer! im in total shock

Congratulations!! Is this the winter scheme?

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

Reed smith vac scheme offer! im in total shock

WELL DONE!!Could I ask when you did your AC?

 

[summersun]

Reed smith vac scheme offer! im in total shock

Congratualtions !!!! Celebrate this you deserve to !!

 

[floral.tcla]

Hey @Afraz Akhtar

Hope you’re well!

Just wondering, to build rapport in an interview would you ask the interviewer questions *during* the interview? Eg if they asked you about a time you overcame a challenge, and you mirror it back to them in a natural way, is that fine?

 

[Flynn Southgate]

people with cooley interviews , when did u submit ur wg?

I submitted mine 9am on the deadline but haven’t heard back. Tbh unfortunately my guess is they reviewed all of them after the deadline. So if you haven’t heard back it’s probably a no. I’m in the same boat.

 

[an03]

Cooley pfo post wg

 

[TortillaTC]

A week ago today! was not expecting to hear back so soon at all

Do you think they have sent out all AC invites? I still haven’t got anything and did my test+VI first week of December..

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Has anyone heard back from these firms - Fieldfisher (post telephone interview), Travers Smith and Browne Jacobson? I am a little concerned as I thought my telephone interview with Fieldfisher went well and would hear back regarding AC start of this month but got no reply yet. The other 2 firms I have not heard back since I submitted my application lol

Hi, I think Browne Jacobson probably won’t get back until after the deadline. For Fieldfisher when did u apply? I made the initial application on the deadline and haven’t heard back since

 

[Flynn Southgate]

Cooley pfo post wg

Did they just send it out now ?

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

A week ago today! was not expecting to hear back so soon at all

that’s so nice that they didn’t make you wait ages. I feel like the anticipation is the worst. Did they call you?

 

[an03]

Did they just send it out now ?

Yes

 

[solicitor_2028]

Finally the very much anticipated Reed Smith PFO as I absolutely botched the SJT... back to writing this exam

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

A week ago today! was not expecting to hear back so soon at all

I also just realised what your username is You certainly attacked for that vac scheme and succeeded. Fingers crossed for you that the TC will be secured

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

Yeah at the AC they said to expect to hear back late Jan/early Feb. It was an email not a call, so at first I thought I’d been rejected haha

That’s good to know for future reference

 

[BobThebIlly]

Haven’t heard back from any firm in ages. I feel so stuck.

 

[summersun]

Anyone applied to these firms, would love some insights:

Browne Jacobson
Boodle Hatfield
Glaisyers ETL
Capsticks
VWV
Joelson
Gide Loyrette Nouel
Howes Percival
Lockton?

Can't search more other than their websites, it's not on legal cheek firm's most list directory

Hi made it to the presentation stage with Gide last year so happy to help if I can

 

[Cristiano Ronaldo sui]

@Adnanlone the short answer is no. Any legal experience, regardless of location is beneficial. In fact, at times international experience could actually be seen as a bonus, so think about how the chance to gain some exposure internationally has actually contributed to your understanding of commercial law for global businesses. Even reading your post makes me a little excited.... I'm intrigued!

Thank you for the prompt response! @Afraz Akhtar So sorry to perturb you once more, I also wanted to ask if international students like myself are at a bit of a disadvantage owing to the ambiguous immigration rules currently. I know Goldman and PWC did not hire a single international this cycle

 

[legal18]

RPC AC! Applied on deadline

Me too!!!!! So unexpected