TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

got a Dechert WE invite for their summer vac scheme earlier today, anyone know how it's structured, etc. what to expect...?

Congratulations!!!
Can i ask when u applied?

 

[trainee4u]

I’m gonna turn up and call them out (burner e-mail, camera off, of course)

Your virtual employability lesson:

'dont leave ur apps till 23:59 on the deadline

Fu very much,
fieldfisher'

 

[AbogadaAbocado]

Hi. I thought that the Stephenson Harwood applications for the vacation schemes have already closed, but Candid still allows me to submit my application and shows that I have till 02/03/2026. Does anybody know why this may be or is this just a glitch?

 

[aria_d]

Anyone still waiting for W&C to reply post-app? (Summer, applied on 28/12, completed test 29/12)

 

[Almostgivingup]

I’m gonna turn up and call them out (burner e-mail, camera off, of course)

I might join you in that tbh 😂.

 

[flamingocelot]

Fieldfisher update - We can now confirm that Phase One is complete. However, due to the exceptionally high volume of strong applications, this now means that all of our Training Contract and Summer Scheme places have now been filled.

What a joke. You could’ve just closed the apps when you thought you reached the max number of applications which would be sufficient to pick candidates from. Why mention you’re non rolling on your tc page then??? Complete waste of time.

This is absolutely insane, now angry at the 55 pounds I forked out to go their bloody open evening only for them to reject me instantly

 

[elle woods]

I might join you in that tbh 😂.

I like your username :>

 

[BeanaGoalGetter]

I know CC did not just auto-sign me up to an event?!?

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I got this same message?? I thought it was a scam bc I never signed up lmao

 

[lucky gal]

Hi @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu

I have an upcoming AC with a written exercise being a briefing note.

Do you have any tips on how to structure and write this?

 

[lawcool]

Hi. I thought that the Stephenson Harwood applications for the vacation schemes have already closed, but Candid still allows me to submit my application and shows that I have till 02/03/2026. Does anybody know why this may be or is this just a glitch?

Yeahh it's a glitch im pretty sure it says it for every app I started but didn't finish

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

I am once again asking if anyone has Covington AC insights. Happy to help for other firms

 

[soph107048]

is it frowned upon to email grad rec asking about a timeline re hearing back? im waiting on about 10 firms to get back post stage 2 and its been over a month since I did the last one, and I think its a bit ridiculous considering they're spring schemes

 

[applicant457]

Does anyone know if Links does all the offers first then PFOs after AC? Thought we were meant to hear by last Friday but still nothing !

this would be really helpful!

 

[EL2003]

BCLP Summer vac scheme PFO

 

[Lawyergyal123!]

Anyone heard anything from BCLP Summer for those that applied deadline?

just got rejection around 11am today

 

[Dannie]

Guys i made one spelling error in my WE am i cooked ahhhh shoot

 

[Gr33ntea]

WBD test is so fun and finally one that i don't feel distracted half way

lol I completely agree was so refreshing to have a quick test too!

Can I ask what your feedback report was like?

I was given two points that were my strengths: agility & organisation, and then one weakness: quality focus, which I’m stressing about!

 

[soon-to-be trainee]

Has anyone still not received any update from NRF post VI?

 

[RVD23]

just got rejection around 11am today

Same

 

[radssss]

This is absolutely insane, now angry at the 55 pounds I forked out to go their bloody open evening only for them to reject me instantly

That is mad😭 least they can do for open day applicants is read their app… like they’re interested in your firm and therefore they especially came to meet you…

Don’t tell me they don’t even reimburse the travel expenses??