TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Rosie_Kitten]

Relationship ended with W&C, C&B is my new friend now

Covington became my favourite after application form, simply because I had a lot of fun thinking about the last question. Expecting PFO tho lol

 

[tclauser77898]

hey @Abbie Whitlock would you have any advice on how to structure/answer this question?
If someone were to read your story so far, what would make them think, ‘This person belongs at Macfarlanes’?
Thank you so much!

 

[RSC2001]

I’m wondering the same. Has anyone who has done Ashurst WE on 22/1 and 23/1 received AC invite?

I did mine on Jan 21 and got an AC invite

 

[FoodieMcFoodieBigBack]

Anyone gotten any PFO's post Reed Smith AC yet?

Nope! Did my AC almost two weeks ago and have not heard back yet; they're really taking their sweet time

 

[letthisbethefinalcycle]

simmons summer DOUBLE pfo

 

[ArthurWeasleyLaw]

Today going to be Skadden day?

 

[Jennifer2003]

Nope! Did my AC almost two weeks ago and have not heard back yet; they're really taking their sweet time

if it helps I have mine today and I think it must be the last one they're doing so maybe they've waited until after the last one to make all of their decisions?

 

[Bread]

would any kind soul be gracious enough to provide me with any last minute insights/advice into the Links AC please? DM

have a sinking feeling this cycle is not going to end on a good note lol

Queen you’ve been slaying the application stage and basically have a guaranteed TC, you’re doing great xx

 

[radssss]

simmons summer DOUBLE pfo

SAME - like chill bro, I get it in one go

 

[helenaskelton]

how does one practise article interviews? Just pick an article and practise summarising them?

simmons summer DOUBLE pfo

Can we expect PFO if we haven’t heard back since the test

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

SAME - like chill bro, I get it in one go

They were accused of not getting back to anybody and took that personally

 

[qwerty!]

cleary AC invite!!! if anyone has insights into the process pls PM me

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

S&S PFO - two emails weirdly

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Note: your selection of GIFS and reaction pictures >>> *Chefs Kiss*

Now for my main point, this is going to sound soooo crazy but I just woke up and I remembered a TikTok I watched today.

He was doing videos on securing a TC in Dec 2025, and my nosy self noticed he had a badge so I flipped my phone and it said Covington. (Showing how nosy I am )

Idk if he’s here, BUT if you felt like dropping a TikTok comment or DM’ing him. I can message you the page.

If not… GUYS HELP JESSICA OUT WITH THOSE INSIGHTS! I know there’s at least 5 of you who did the winter AC (I’ve counted three so far )

Yes! That would be v appreciated ty

 

[tianna09]

guys do u reckon taking a placement year in a law firm gives me a better chance when applying to tc's, and do you think its worth still applying to vac schemes because i have the placement

 

[anony_]

still nothing from weil post AC

 

[FoodieMcFoodieBigBack]

if it helps I have mine today and I think it must be the last one they're doing so maybe they've waited until after the last one to make all of their decisions?

Ohh that might be it! Good luck for your AC; go smash it!!

 

[Jennifer2003]

Ohh that might be it! Good luck for your AC; go smash it!!

Yeah I think they'll probably get back next week I imagine? I'll try and ask today! Thank you so much

 

[Miles Edgeworth]

Can we expect PFO if we haven’t heard back since the test

Personally I'm a delusional optimist and thinking that if others have gotten PFOs now that maybe an AC invite is incoming for those who didnt (brb gonna do an AC dance real quick)

 

[Novaa]

Yes! That would be v appreciated ty

Sent it across