TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Dd26289293]

If you have had a Kirkland interview PM

 

[SamiyaJ]

Feel that so hard, this is my 3rd cycle and I've been rejected twice post vac scheme (at big US firms)

You’re gonna get there soon, I just know it!

 

[Applicant7874652]

You’re gonna get there soon, I just know it!

Hope so! I have noticed that there are way more online tests this time round compared to previous cycles

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

WBD PFO... honestly after the test I kinda realised it wasn't the right firm for me.

 

[help]

Does anyone know when V&E will send ACs?

 

[Applicant7874652]

I recall someone saying that D&P were telling people about rejections by end of today right?

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

How did WBD decide who to reject based on the test..

 

[cheeseontoast]

What the helly WBD pfo, this is my best bet and I still lost it, really didn't know what did I do wrong honestly....

 

[YYmasterTC]

WBD PFO

 

[KuriTH]

Has anyone heard back from Baker post-AC? They said they were getting back to us in 2 weeks + it has been 2 weeks

They told me 2nd week of feb

 

[LaDiva]

WBD PFO, shame

 

[hopingforamiracle]

WBD PFO..I honestly don’t get it.

 

[summersun]

WBD PFO, disappointed but at least they did not make us wait for ages..

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Btw does anybody know if covington etc will have more AC invites at some point? Or is it unknown

 

[trainee4u]

WBD PFO... honestly after the test I kinda realised it wasn't the right firm for me.

As I wrote at the time - more Neuroshight than Neurosight.

I did WBD last year and it was a similar random process but with some other stupid test and no real human involvement - I wonder if they'll have something new again next year.

VWV had the same BS test, and have sent out ACs or whatever, so I marked them as PFO a while ago. I do feel it's particularly sneaky to use a pass/fail test like this and not even bother to PFO people when you get the results back.

 

[174Tess9y3]

Nervous for Morgan Lewis TI :/ can I message someone who did it for some questions?
Thanks!

 

[Legalfreak212]

Has anyone been able to contact Mayer Brown grad rec? I’ve seen people get acs and pfos, and I’m still left in limbo lol

 

[marshall]

do people generally know what the exact dates are for the Debevoise vac schemes? Anyone know what they were last year?

I emailed them previously and these are the dates: 13th to 24th April, 15th to 26th June, and 6th to 17th July.

 

[soph107048]

hi guys, would appreciate any insights on this:
ive been fortunate to get an AC with one of top choice firms, which was initially scheduled for mid February, but that I had to reschedule as I had my final exams during that exact date. They've kindly rescheduled for an AC in march, but they've been holding ACs in the meantime and have already sent out many offers for the VS. I can't help but feel super discouraged seeing as I'm not sure how many places there will be by the time I get to do my AC, and that my chances are lower just because its one of the later ones (my assumption being that they will be more picky as they've given out a handful of offers already and spots are filling up). has anyone else been on one of the later ACs and ended up getting the VS? is it usually an even spread between recruiting from ACs? seeing as quite a lot of offers went out im lowkey a bit disappointed to have gotten this far in the process to then have my chances be significantly lower because the firm doesnt wait til everyone's completed ACs to give decisions :/ now debating if theres even a point of me relying on the AC to score a place if my chances by then will be basically nonexistent: theres about 15 vac scheme places per scheme (ACs for both spring and summer), and I've seen at least 5 be given out just from this forum...

 

[Novaa]

Bro this app cycle is lowkey so stressful

As I like to say, it’s “wicked and bad”!!!

Honestly, I just want to say as someone who has seen a couple of cycles and done multiple ACs (*Sigh*). This cycle has honestly been so difficult, especially with the amount of changes to different firms recruitment process. And I’ve really seen how the advice of “quality over quantity” may no longer be applicable.

But, I just want you and everyone else to know that you’re honestly doing amazing with the effort you’ve put in. I really do hope some good news comes our way soon!!