TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[InterestInPublicLaw]

I didn't say something made me striking real, I said I'm not afraid to speak up when things aren't right then provided examples - which basically implies I'm striking real and authentic. I then linked it to the firm's culture and also one of the practices.

Btw saw @Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner 's reaction ahah - your insights on the forum were helpful when drafting! And also @Abbie Whitlock 's

 

[Applicant3728299643]

I know someone today said that not hearing from HSFK is good news as they screen potential AC candidates and then eventually make a final shortlist, would someone be able to confirm if grad rec said this!! Thanks

 

[SM2001]

Simmons summer vac scheme offer!!!!!!!

Congratulations!! When did you do the AC?

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

On Womble Bond Dickinson, I know many would apply to London. However I've checked last year for a list of seat options at different offices, and in fact Newcastle (largest), Leeds, Bristol and Southampton offer more seats than London. This year I asked for a list and intake for each office too but then in contrast grad rec wouldn't disclose. I feel like applying to Bristol is nice, but then Newcastle and Leeds are big offices. If you are applying to the firm, which office did / will you pick?

 

[Mvla]

So nervous about my ac tomorrow I might actually start shaking during the case study 🤣🤣

You've got this!!!!

 

[SNA99]

PFO from Eversheds 😓 Oh well no time to be sad still gotta keep applying

 

[trainee4u]

Sure!

Top strengths: Growth, Explainer, Credibility.
Lowest: Personal Responsibility

But I really wouldn't think too much about the implications - you always have 1/2 areas of improvement, unlike Amberjack which clearly indicates your performance in each strength/competency the firm is looking for. So say if you did well in Amberjack tests or generally get through the SJTs I wouldn't be too concerned.

Agreed Cappfinity is for sure sending out "this candidate is great/terrible" notices to the law firm but just gives the candidate the same bland 'best and worst". It's useless and should be deleted unread

 

[Jennifer2003]

On Womble Bond Dickinson, I know many would apply to London. However I've checked last year for a list of seat options at different offices, and in fact Newcastle (largest), Leeds, Bristol and Southampton offer more seats than London. This year I asked for a list and intake for each office too but then in contrast grad rec wouldn't disclose. I feel like applying to Bristol is nice, but then Newcastle and Leeds are big offices. If you are applying to the firm, which office did / will you pick?

I have picked leeds - I went to uni here but also it’s the only office with an IP seat

 

[kukubird]

Hi guys, does anyone know Paul Weiss' grad rec email?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Hi guys, does anyone know Paul Weiss' grad rec email?

I think it’s [email protected]​

 

[kukubird]

I think it’s [email protected]​

Thank you!

 

[elizabethkate]

Congrats both! May I know when did you two submitted your written application and the online test? I submitted my application on the deadline.

6th jan for app and 13th jan for test submitting got the test on 12th

 

[firmfirm]

has anyone been able to reschedule their DLA Piper AC (London)?

 

[Legalfreak212]

Yeah☺️

Omg good luck!! make sure to think about recent important commercial news stories as they might help with substantiating your answers in the case study. You don‘t need much, just 3-5 things you can draw on to show your knowledge of wider commercial issues )

 

[Legalfreak212]

Mayer Brown AC for Spring. Did the tests in mid October. 7765 Amberjack (hope this is helpful!)

Well done!! If you dont mind me asking, what did you get for numerical and verbal reasoning?

 

[hawkins19]

Well done!! If you dont mind me asking, what did you get for numerical and verbal reasoning?

Thank you! The highest category for both

 

[loch_sk]

Linklaters AC for Feb, terrified >.<

 

[BobThebIlly]

Anyone heard back from P,W post app?

 

[loch_sk]

Eversheds Sutherland, Hong Kong Vacation Scheme, they asked me to submit my documents... is this a good sign?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Anyone heard back from P,W post app?

I’ve seen some people post that they’ve received Paul, Weiss VS interview invites. I’m sure they were for both Spring and Summer too. They could also be doing batches though like Weil did.