TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[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

 

[georgianprincessmwuah]

post-AC wait is consuming me ahhh

literally stalking this page cause I'm praying no one posts a Burges Salmon VS invite cause that means I haven't got it (

 

[yasmars]

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!

So I guess if you got the capacity email you were probably a strong enough candidate to invite to interview but they were out of space

 

[yasmars]

Still confused as to why some of us still haven't received a PFO if they are at capacity! Has anyone emailed yet to ask about this?

We’re probably still being considered. I wouldn’t email tbh

 

[EfficientBag123]

Still confused as to why some of us still haven't received a PFO if they are at capacity! Has anyone emailed yet to ask about this?

What scheme was this for, London?

 

[LawAspirer]

Still nothing from Ropes, Orrick, Simmons and Sidley. Applied well in advance of deadline.

 

[adf43256]

Does anyone know whether WFW gives offers post AC or invite you in for a final interview? Their AC doesn't consist of a 1:1 interview apparently

 

[Prudentia]

Has anyone else not heard back from White & Case since application/test? I completed both a month ago, but have had no update.

 

[WillKitchen]

THEY WANT ME THERE!!!

SIMMON AI INTERNSHIP OFFER!

Wonderful to hear - many congratulations!

I knew when we spoke at the Lewis Silkin open day that a firm would snap you up soon!

 

[AngAng]

Has anyone heard back from Hogan Lovells AC? I applied summer vac and completed their Online Assessment on 11 January. Have not heard back, but saw that some people already received AC invites. Not sure if this is a PFO?

I also applied Withers summer vac and has not heard back at all since I submitted the application form on 17 December. Should I also expect a PFO?

 

[justagirl23]

hey @Abbie Whitlock I was thinking of questions I can ask at the end of my ac interview and I was considering maybe asking that given the trend of Uk firms merging with US firms for numerous reasons, I would ask if the firm see themselves engaging in a transatlantic merger?

I dont know if this is too forward but wanted to ask something interesting to a Partner!

 

[Maria56]

Has anyone heard back from Hogan Lovells AC? I applied summer vac and completed their Online Assessment on 11 January. Have not heard back, but saw that some people already received AC invites. Not sure if this is a PFO?

I also applied Withers summer vac and has not heard back at all since I submitted the application form on 17 December. Should I also expect a PFO?

Wondering the same for HL, did the assessment on 10 January

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

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

Most people have heard from the following post app except for MoFo, Winston and Ropes. Orrick sent out WG yesterday, V&E sent VIs over a week ago, Debs sent ACs out end of Jan and Akin has been doing TIs and ACs since Dec/Jan.​

 

[switchingup]

So I guess if you got the capacity email you were probably a strong enough candidate to invite to interview but they were out of space

Maybe, yeah! Could also be the case that I was on the cusp, but there were minimal spaces left, and there were/are a few slightly stronger apps. My own fault for applying the day before the deadline lmao