TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[ADhillon01]

Anyone know the best resource/s to practice for an online assessment via "The Test Partnership"? DM me please.

 

[nalinp]

Hi guys are people still waiting shoosmiths online test - I applied the day before deadline and have seen people who applied on the deadline receive it so feel its not looking good idk oops

 

[sbbusybee]

Has HSF Kramer even started giving out ACs for Summer?

Yes they started a few weeks back, someone got a summer VS offer this week

 

[ttso]

Baker McKenzie AC invite!! (Summer Vac Scheme)

 

[Winter]

Bakers AC!! Summer. If you’ve done the AC please msg me

 

[ilikelaw]

Are we expecting Forsters response this week?

iirc they said in the vi they would get back to us within a month of the application deadline, but idk if that was referring to the VI deadline on the 22nd, as a month from the og deadline wouldve been today... very confusing 😓 especially since the ac dates start at the end of feb so surely they wouldnt leave it until the 22nd to tell us... right....

 

[Bruce Wayne Attorney at Law]

People who got Sidley TIs when did you apply ? Also has anyone heard from Paul Hastings for their VS ?

 

[lawcool]

Hi guys are people still waiting shoosmiths online test - I applied the day before deadline and have seen people who applied on the deadline receive it so feel its not looking good idk oops

Yep I am waiting too im afraid. But also they were handing them out to people who had just applied immediately after it shut so it genuinely could just be taking them a few days🥲

 

[user55998384]

finally got the latham pfo - v confused tho as i saw earlier pfos had like general feedback but the email had nothing??

 

[cb6056]

iirc they said in the vi they would get back to us within a month of the application deadline, but idk if that was referring to the VI deadline on the 22nd, as a month from the og deadline wouldve been today... very confusing 😓 especially since the ac dates start at the end of feb so surely they wouldnt leave it until the 22nd to tell us... right....

I think they said they’d get back around a month after the app deadline(5th Jan) so I think it would be this week, or next

 

[user333]

Hi, has anyone hear back from Simmons post test?

 

[nonlawstudent98]

Hi, has anyone hear back from Simmons post test?

Some ACs and VS offers have gone out already but hoping for more ACs!

 

[solicitor_2028]

Do we have to complete the DAC VI in one sitting?

 

[ABC234]

Should I assume pfo from Akin for the spring VC if I haven't heard back since I applied?

 

[username10341034]

Are the Fladgate tests automatic? Wasn’t sure if they have actually reviewed my app yet

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

I genuinely don't believe it, Skadden Vac Scheme🎉🎉🎉

Skadden VS OFFER IM GONNA CRY 😭😭😭😭

Skadden VS offer! Crying happy tears! It’s been such a tough application cycle. 😭

Such amazing news this evening, congratulations guys!!! So happy to see all of your hard work pay off, definitely take some time to celebrate!! 🥳 🥳 🎊🎊

 

[safari3]

ugh Mishcon is / was my dream firm, but this recruitment cycle has really put me off. They’re almost a week overdue communicating with the rest of us Spring applicants and whilst it’s likely a PFO, I wish they’d just let us know. So disappointing to be let down like this

 

[abc124]

ugh Mishcon is / was my dream firm, but this recruitment cycle has really put me off. They’re almost a week overdue communicating with the rest of us Spring applicants and whilst it’s likely a PFO, I wish they’d just let us know. So disappointing to be let down like this

Yeah honestly i find it really weird, i mean fair enough if they're behind but if they voluntarily committed to a deadline i think they should send an email acknowledging the delay

 

[EfficientBag123]

Some ACs and VS offers have gone out already but hoping for more ACs!

Which office is this for?

 

[nonlawstudent98]

Which office is this for?

London