TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[ladyhaleinthehouse]

Just checking that for the Ropes & Gray application there is no work experience section?

 

[FutureLawyer_]

Has anyone done the eversheds ac that could help?

 

[Dannie]

guys how do you get everything into 60 sec for a video interview that ssuch a short time. also any V&E VI insights?

 

[trainee4u]

Wldnt call it a PFO
Think they just filled all spots without even looking at the second batch

I haven't received a PFO yet.
I'm sure I will, but it does suggest your analysis is wide of the mark.

 

[ilikelaw]

Just checking that for the Ropes & Gray application there is no work experience section?

think they said its just academics + 1 question to make it simpler

 

[tc2026]

does anyone have advice for latham case study please - is it m&a? and do u know how long we would have

 

[tc2026]

does anyone know if dla ldn have been giving out ac's lately?

 

[8law]

loads of my friends recruited for finance - they normally progress to vi stage very quickly if u pass hr screening, but it seems that they just leave you in limbo forever if you don't. if you submitted a while ago i'd regard it as a lost cause tbh (but never say never)

ooh ok yh i submitted back in november i was wondering bc they still have applications open

 

[ladyhaleinthehouse]

Has anyone had a PFO from Baker Mckenzie post-VI for spring yet ?

 

[Mvla]

I'm really surprised by how calm and composedly you can approach the Ropes & Gray application question.

This was the first application where it felt like there's nothing I thought the firm is expecting to hear so my judgment while writing wasn't getting clouded. It's just firm research and your understanding and insights into law firms as a business which is such a hot commercial awareness topic this year anyway!

The only thing that makes me anxious about Ropes is the huge cut between application and AC. They mentioned in the TCLA webinar they only take 80 people to AC after screening applications. No other processes in-between. Chunky cut !

That's what makes it so crazy. It's a huge jump, so even strong candidates will get cut. Fingers crossed for us all

 

[noahsmiit01]

Does anyone know when the Ropes deadline is? Is it tomorrow at 23:59?

 

[Mvla]

Does anyone know when the Ropes deadline is? Is it tomorrow at 23:59?

tomorrow

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

That would be great because I added in bits about myself and also about the firm's deals. LMAO

Hi: https://vimeo.com/1142361085?fl=pl&fe=vl - at around 12minutes (although, I don't think it's a blunder if you do, or at least I hope it's not)

 

[LawAspirer]

I imagine if no Debevoise Open Day invite then its PFO?

 

[maylawwww]

Does anyone else hate in-person ACs just for the inconvenience ! I think its so silly for firms to drag people from all across the UK to an in-person assessment, with often only a 20% chance of being progressed-- only reimbursing for train travel (if that) and never overnight accommodation (which is necessary if you're over 3hrs away imo)

I think it is such an example of the expectation of privilege in this process (maybe im too woke) but like who has the money for overnight accom and a short-notice day off work ??

 

[Ananya123]

Are we supposed to hear from Kirkland this week?

Yeah im sure they already gave out the rejections

 

[Madison Pinewall]

Does anyone else hate in-person ACs just for the inconvenience ! I think its so silly for firms to drag people from all across the UK to an in-person assessment, with often only a 20% chance of being progressed-- only reimbursing for train travel (if that) and never overnight accommodation (which is necessary if you're over 3hrs away imo)

You also get more attached, I lowkey loved my interviewers so I will be double sad if I am rejected !

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Does anyone else hate in-person ACs just for the inconvenience ! I think its so silly for firms to drag people from all across the UK to an in-person assessment, with often only a 20% chance of being progressed-- only reimbursing for train travel (if that) and never overnight accommodation (which is necessary if you're over 3hrs away imo)

I think it is such an example of the expectation of privilege in this process (maybe im too woke) but like who has the money for overnight accom and a short-notice day off work ??

I don't think it should happen for the 5 places per 1 spot firm. But when it's 2 places per 1 or less, I think it's acceptable.
Many firms do subsidise travel expenses (not enough do), but also expecting people to make free time during exam periods/work / etc is also a bit unfair.

 

[Ananya123]

hey guys, has anyone received an AC with Linklaters for their summer scheme? I would also appreciate if anyone did the slaughter and may AC and tell me about how that went

 

[Hopeful applicant]

I imagine if no Debevoise Open Day invite then its PFO?

i would imagine couple more AC's are still possible - they would have no reason to keep people guessing if they would not send a single more. However, now it would likely be driven by people missing the response deadlines/not being able to come etc.