TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Marble_Moth]

Hi guys, do we know when Shoosmiths close their apps for discovery placement? Hoping it's tomorrow at midnight

 

[flower1]

Hello @Abbie Whitlock

I was just wondering - for a short note and report, do you need a header with information like to, from, date etc - like what you would do in a memo? And, would you include an executive summary and/or conclusion for either of them?

Thank you

 

[maylawwww]

I totally get this point. That being said, I despise video interviews, so I do appreciate being able to do them in-person.

On a related note, I would be interested if anyone knows if firms are willing to a) reimburse any accomodation for people who show need and/or B) be flexible as to time of the AC or C) do it in a virtual format

I see what you mean-- I do know that when I did an AC with Taylor Wessing they gave options for both in-person and online to accommodate these differences (and at a grad event, they noted that they statistically take the same proportion for VSs from both formats). I would def support this being more common as I haven't seen any other firm offer this!

 

[QuillandCounsel]

Is AG sending out any more VIs for ldn ?

 

[CharlesT47]

Yeah im sure they already gave out the rejections

What do you mean? The AC rejections? There’s been rejections post AC already?

 

[xyttrkop]

What do you mean? The AC rejections? There’s been rejections post AC already?

I don't think anyone has heard either way

 

[user55998384]

hi does anyone have latham AC advice please, that they could share? I would really appreciate it

hey when did you get the invite

 

[tc2026]

hey when did you get the invite

hey like 2 wks ago

 

[futuretraineeihope]

any mishcon updates (spring)?

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Hey firms, there are two more hours available to give me an update for something... just saying 🤷‍♂️

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Hey, congrats! Just wondering roughly when you completed the Clyde & Co VI?

On the deadline, and I think they sent all invitations at once because the only available dates are 10 and 12/2 and slots are first come first served.

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Do you know if they’re sending acs in batches? I also applied to spring 😓

Congratulations 🎉 please could you confirm if you also received the Clyde survey email that went out today?

Congrats!! when did you complete the VI for Clyde & Co?

I think they sent all at once because the only available dates are 10 and 12/2 and slots are first come first served and they are holding a briefing on Tue. I completed the VI on the deadline. Yes I received the Clyde survey email yesterday.

 

[HopefulTC]

Freshfields summer VS offer!!!
This forum has helped so much. - thanks to each and every one of you!!

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

I think they sent all at once because the only available dates are 10 and 12/2 and slots are first come first served and they are holding a briefing on Tue. I completed the VI on the deadline. Yes I received the Clyde survey email yesterday.

I believe last year they had 3 batches, with the batches being around 2 weeks apart through February. I don't think it's game over yet if you haven't received a Clyde & Co AC yet (and this is based on what I saw on last year's forum rather than just personal copium).

 

[hanz123]

my emails have been so dry 😢

 

[flamingocelot]

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

Lol good point I’ll go with this 🤝

 

[TCLAuser2002]

Paul, Weiss PFO post app

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

I believe last year they had 3 batches, with the batches being around 2 weeks apart through February. I don't think it's game over yet if you haven't received a Clyde & Co AC yet (and this is based on what I saw on last year's forum rather than just personal copium).

Oh thanks for chipping in! I would also say not to worry too much. I tend not to worry because I worry more about submitting future applications and am happy to let submitted apps sleep hahaha

 

[Mike Ross 2025]

Paul, Weiss PFO post app

Spring or summer?

 

[Elsie07777]

Oh thanks for chipping in! I would also say not to worry too much. I tend not to worry because I worry more about submitting future applications and am happy to let submitted apps sleep hahaha

Congrats! May I ask is this for Spring or Summer? Maybe it was mentioned but I couldn’t find it rn. Thanks!