TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Myparentsdream]

Panicking and beginning to look at DTC apps! Does anyone know if any of these are rolling?:

Stephenson Harwood

Orrick

Slaughter and May

Macfarlanes

Ashurst

BCLP

macfarlanes is rolling not sure on the rest

 

[174Tess9y3]

Does anyone know what's morgan lewis's vacation scheme application process? can't find it anywhere

 

[Myparentsdream]

Does anyone have any advice on reapplying to firms in the same cycle (rejected for VS but reapplying for DTC? If I got through the initial app stage but was rejected post assessment is it acceptable to reuse my original application or should I be writing completely new answers?

Yes this happened to me last year! failed post vi for vs pass vi for dtc got AC only 3 months apart! used the same app

 

[Z48]

Does anyone know what's morgan lewis's vacation scheme application process? can't find it anywhere

It’s app -> TI -> partner interview -> VS (unless it’s changed this year)

 

[kukubird]

morgan lewis TI, today has been insane

 

[174Tess9y3]

It’s app -> TI -> partner interview -> VS (unless it’s changed this year)

Thank you so much! all I could find was conflicting information, so this is really helpful!

 

[qwerty!]

Hello!

This is an interesting question! I would approach it as a commercial reasoning question rather than a test of technical knowledge. The most important thing is to choose on client and clearly explain why they interest you, instead of trying to name a few clients or show off specific detail.

I'd start by briefly explaining what the client does and the sector they operate in, and then link this to the type of work that the firm does for them. From there, you can explain what kinds of matters you might be exposed to as a trainee and why you would find that interesting or challenging (based on your past experiences or future career goals).

It might also be helpful to mention a current issue or trend that is affecting that client or sector, and how the firm could support them. You definitely don't need to go into legal technicalities - the interviews / graduate recruitment team are usually looking for you to display commercial awareness and clear motivation.

As long as your answer is specific and genuinely reasoned, it should come across well! Best of luck!

thank you so much !!!

 

[V2002]

Has anyone done the CMS AC this cycle please message me!

 

[solicitor_2028]

Is the DAC VI selective? The email says they will review both CV and interview after submitting VI

 

[thedonnabrief]

Has anyone received Skadden VS offer?

 

[givemeajob]

White & Case WE for Spring VS!

Completed the VI on 12/01

 

[ilikelaw]

Can someone please explain me to the logic of firms delaying PFOs? For example, it is quite clear that Debevoise have sent out all of their open day invites, but those of us in the PFO camp are left waiting, clinging on to the tiniest bit of false hope.

i would think its in case people drop out and they need to fill the gaps last-minute

 

[TCLAuser2002]

I trust Akin will send AC invites in batches cmon

 

[AGB2060]

I genuinely don't believe it, Skadden Vac Scheme

 

[sooae]

I genuinely don't believe it, Skadden Vac Scheme

Congratulations!
Did they email or call?

 

[AGB2060]

Congratulations!
Did they email or call?

Thank you! It was over email

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

OC PFO
Looking forward to a Willkie PFO tomorrow too

 

[sooae]

Thank you! It was over email

I see!!
Did you receive the email just now?

 

[Legallywhatever]

If legal team assistant pays more, means its a better firm, which means you might get more opportunities to change roles in the future at that firm.

I am not sure if one would be better than the other, maybe compare the job criteria of both and see which gives you more responsibility.

Depends how the firms define the roles.

At my firm a legal assistant pretty much does admin only, I’m lucky that I get to do paralegal work (without the job title and pay promotion because my current firm are tight…).

If you want legal experience though, paralegal would likely be better (again depending on how firm defines the roles). Also it depends on your financial status and security whether you can afford to take lower pay in exchange for legal experience.

Thanks both!

 

[johnsmith]

Has anyone done AC at Mayer Brown for Spring specifically in the past week and have any insight on when they're planning to get back to us?

They said mid-February