TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[PinkZebra67]

When did you do the test? I got a PFO within about 1-2 week, so no news might be good news.

Personally I did the text in November I believe and still not heard anything

 

[APGCA]

Congrats! Do you remember when you applied?

I applied a few hours before the deadline

 

[nicoledm]

Hey guys I have a first stage interview in person in London, I had a look and train tickets are over £100 to get me there on time (one way as well...) is it reasonable to ask for travel reimbursement? It wasn't mentioned in my email but I do feel like its unusual to have a first stage 45 minute interview in person

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

Has anyone heard back from Slaughter and May regarding the Direct Training contract??

Got holding email in mid January, applied on deadline

 

[Unknowncabbage]

Anyone else still waiting to hear from Mayer Brown summer?

 

[law123456789]

has anyone heard from slaughters VS post interview

can I ask how it was / any insights?

 

[mc0201]

When did you do the test? I got a PFO within about 1-2 week, so no news might be good news

Is this for spring or summer vac scheme? Thanks

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

I'm losing hope for AG, haven't heard back post critical thinking and applied before the deadline can't they just give me a PFO already

Somebody else replied that they are still looking through apps (I hope it's the case as I'm in the same boat ).

My inbox is so dry that I'm about to start doing an AC dance on the train...

 

[anon78365222111]

No Goodwin reply or V&I VI I’m cooked

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

Did they say this during their open day? Also do you know what is after the application stage if anything?

Check your confirmation email, they state it

 

[hanz123]

Somebody else replied that they are still looking through apps (I hope it's the case as I'm in the same boat ).

My inbox is so dry that I'm about to start doing an AC dance on the train...

same here my inbox has been so dry too, hopefully we get something positive

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Is this for spring or summer vac scheme? Thanks

Summer, submitted 8th January, did test 9th Jan, feedback report 11th jan, rejected 16th Jan (exactly 1 week from test). It could be that I did bad on the test and automatic rejection for that?

 

[Winter]

Did anyone else post-Bakers SJT get resent their feedback report this morning? I’m not sure if this was an error, and they meant to send VI (optimistically speaking)

 

[Chak]

Did anyone else post-Bakers SJT get resent their feedback report this morning? I’m not sure if this was an error, and they meant to send VI (optimistically speaking)

I have had and a couple of people mentioned that had the same too. Not sure what that means

 

[Jennifer2003]

Hey guys I have a first stage interview in person in London, I had a look and train tickets are over £100 to get me there on time (one way as well...) is it reasonable to ask for travel reimbursement? It wasn't mentioned in my email but I do feel like its unusual to have a first stage 45 minute interview in person

Hey, congrats on the interview! I would say it is definitely worth reaching out to ask for financial assistance, most firms are able to help out as they don't want financial burden to be a barrier for you. Definitely reasonable!

 

[fTS3002]

Does anyone know if DAC Beachcroft primarily recruits trainees through their DTC route? Because I can see their apps for VS opens in Feb and it says 'Have the chance to complete an assessment day to secure a future role at DACB.' which essentially doesn't only mean TC right?

 

[Marble_Moth]

Hey guys, does anyone have any experience in role play related to a written exercise at an AC? Any tips would be greatly appreciated as it does seem quite unique

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Hey, congrats on the interview! I would say it is definitely worth reaching out to ask for financial assistance, most firms are able to help out as they don't want financial burden to be a barrier for you. Definitely reasonable!

Just a note to everybody as well, getting a travel card if you're eligible (e.g. 18-25 travel card) will save you a lot of money in the long run (£35 I think, and gives you 1/3 off - so in this particuar example savings on 1 trip would 'pay for itself.).

Also often trainline will have split saves if you book in advance. The cost of ticket is of course ludicrous right now, but can save a lot by this. Also check for bus travel (train may be necessary to get there on time, but a bus back could save an expensive return journey).

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Hi @Abbie Whitlock I hope you’re well! I was wondering if you have any tips for presentations (no slides, just speaking). The one I have to do involves a business case and how the firm can add value. If you have any tips on structure, key discussion points to mention or anything else, that would be amazing!! Thank you

 

[Jessica Pearson]

Does anyone know if DAC Beachcroft primarily recruits trainees through their DTC route? Because I can see their apps for VS opens in Feb and it says 'Have the chance to complete an assessment day to secure a future role at DACB.' which essentially doesn't only mean TC right?

From what I've seen they recruit fully from their TC. This is probably changing this year since the vac scheme opens in Feb but with the vac scheme they did in September, I was told that you'd still have to apply for their TC.

That being said, can anyone help me out with "why DACB?" I had applied for the TC on a whim and luckily got through to the VI, but as I'm looking at their top practice areas (in London), I'm not sure it's what I want to do. I had applied for the Bristol office for their vac scheme because their real estate team is bigger. But they only sponsor in the London office so I need to plan an answer to why I applied to that office in particular as well.