TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Dannie]

Davis Polk PFO

 

[Chak]

Davis Polk PFO

 

[I’m a celebrity get me out of here - VS/TC edn]

Just want to clarify all Kirkland rejections are for the VS application post app?

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

Has anyone heard back from Sidley Spring/Summer?

 

[Bruce Wayne Attorney at Law]

Reed Smith, Kirkland, Davis Polk rejection all in a row to pile on to Weil.

Great day

 

[summersun]

Birketts PFO London expected it as I did not get the test but still disappointed ...

 

[BobThebIlly]

Rejected from Davis Polk post app

 

[Shiv Lawy]

Davis Polk PFO but iirc it was only open to current students so I technically didn't qualify (had finished my postgrad but not graduated)

People are hearing from Kirkland but I don't have anything yet(edit: I applied to DTC so nevermind I'm still in the danger zone)

 

[kukubird]

Joining the party, Davis Polk PFO

 

[lawyerperson]

In other news. Received Paul Weiss AC for spring. Applied day before deadline. Any insight please PM me. I’ve heard it’s very technical

Have you heard back yet?

 

[sagekensuke]

Is Cleary WG selective or automatic?

 

[spongebob]

Hey which office is this for?

Guildford

 

[yuhhhh]

Just want to clarify all Kirkland rejections are for the VS application post app?

Seems like it, i’m still waiting on any updates (VI/AC) post DTC application

 

[spongebob]

Hi, congratulations! what office is this for? at the open day we were told that VIs would not be sent out until mid February!

Guildford! That’s surprising- I applied on the 19th December

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

Is Cleary WG selective or automatic?

Selective, I got a PFO yesterday

 

[V2002]

Has anyone done baker ac please message me! I can help with other firms.

 

[TheSlapDotCom]

has anyone heard back from any of these firms (all summer):
- hl post job sim
- hsf kramer post passing benchmark
- bclp post oa

thanks !!

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

Cooley said they should be back next week. Gave me a heart attack cause I thought it was a PFO.

 

[sbbusybee]

has anyone heard back from any of these firms (all summer):
- hl post job sim
- hsf kramer post passing benchmark
- bclp post oa

thanks !!

No to HSF Kramer, people got PFO’d this week and last I believe for summer.

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

Cooley said they should be back next week. Gave me a heart attack cause I thought it was a PFO.

Same, I also emailed Rachel and she said hold on, we still consider applicants based outside of the UK. I'm tired waiting, I need to move on with Orrick, its direct competitor and offer TC route lol