TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Eriberrie]

If anyone has any insights into Trowers Hamlins, Ashfords, Barcan Kirby, Macfarlanes, Baker McKenzie, weightmans or CMS, please PM me or reply!

 

[nonlawstudent98]

Does anyone know if Sidley are still reviewing applications? Trying to work out if I can book a holiday 😅

 

[Madison Pinewall]

Does anyone know if Sidley are still reviewing applications? Trying to work out if I can book a holiday 😅

I hope so ...

 

[EfficientBag123]

Yes, got AC invite a few days ago

That’s so good congrats, when did you complete the SJT + VI?

 

[ABC234]

Has anyone heard from the following post app? It's been silent for me:

Akin
Morrison Foerster
Vinson & Elkins
Orrick
Debevoise & Plimptor
Winston & Strawn
Ropes & Gray

 

[Miles Edgeworth]

Has anyone heard from the following post app? It's been silent for me:

Akin
Morrison Foerster
Vinson & Elkins
Orrick
Debevoise & Plimptor
Winston & Strawn
Ropes & Gray

Applied to Morrison and Ropes on deadline day. Have not heard back from either.

 

[nonlawstudent98]

Has anyone heard from the following post app? It's been silent for me:

Akin
Morrison Foerster
Vinson & Elkins
Orrick
Debevoise & Plimptor
Winston & Strawn
Ropes & Gray

I also have not heard from Akin or V&E post-app. Have to be honest and say I think its a PFO for those two at this point given the number of progressions.

 

[Partcore22]

congrats! which office is this for?

Birmingham!

 

[CharlesT47]

@Abbie Whitlock What are the biggest challenges facing law firms (other than AI)?

Looking for some ideas if anyone else wants to chime in

 

[Eva11]

I got this, confused as to whether this is pfo?

I’m also confused, but I guess we have to wait until they’ve reviewed all the applications

 

[legal18]

@Abbie Whitlock What are the biggest challenges facing law firms (other than AI)?

Looking for some ideas if anyone else wants to chime in

I spoke about flexible working arrangements in a recent interview and was successful!

 

[Eriberrie]

I spoke about flexible working arrangements in a recent interview and was successful!

Like working from home since the pandemic?

 

[CJTC]

Anyone else feel like they have completely messed up their Kennedys AC….

 

[startupgeek]

Please, does anyone have any information for Hogan Lovells Stage 1 Blended Assessment? Does it have WG/ document review/ VI? Thanks!

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Yes, got AC invite a few days ago

Congrats! When did you apply btw?

 

[Legalwizard1993]

Sending holding emails to all candidates with poor attention to detail of CRM:
Subject: %Vacancy Title%
Dear %applicant name%

For over 2 months and all got PFOs

Has anyone heard back after AC for Fieldfisher and been successful? (Direct TC route)

 

[Legalwizard1993]

Has anyone heard back/been successful for Fieldfisher TC (direct route) following AC yet?

 

[switchingup]

For the Simmons^2 PFO, did everyone else get an email saying that it is because they are at capacity for the scheme that they are unable to progress the application to the next stage?

Mine said that and also that they encourage me to apply again when applications open in autumn, but I presume that's just a standard format email?

I received two emails from them: one saying my application isn't being progressed further, and another saying they're at capacity and encouraging me to apply again. I emailed them to clarify which one was correct about my specific application, and they responded saying it was due to capacity and that I should apply again next cycle. There are def two emails being sent out!

 

[unitedfan]

Hey everyone! I'm looking into potentially self-funding the PGDL. Wondering peoples thoughts on ULaw v BPP and also if anyone has any experience of doing it online?

I did it part time online at ULaw and highly recommend!

 

[lawyersum]

post-AC wait is consuming me ahhh