TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[stew99]

Congrats! Which office is this for?

Bristol

 

[BobThebIlly]

Haven’t heard anything from Goodwin post vi and sidley am I cooked

 

[TortillaTC]

got Sidley PFO yesterday and PW and IM today. All post app and applied to Sidley and PW on deadline day, and to IM the day the applications opened.

 

[broalabear]

Is there a way to see my WG score in the W&S WG?

Is W&S = Winston and Strone?

 

[radssss]

Is W&S = Winston and Strone?

Winston & Strawn*

 

[broalabear]

Akin 50 days post TI... no replies cmon!

Not to be a downer, but had same experience last cycle and was sent a rej. It's frustrating how long they take to get back.

 

[broalabear]

Winston & Strawn*

Ah thanks, there goes my chances at a vac there then

 

[AGB2060]

I am back after a few days being gone however I do not come empty handed. Slaughter and May Vac scheme!

 

[AGB2060]

Anyone heard back from Linklaters? Heard people have gotten ACs/VS, but I've not been asked to PFO/AC.

I think they had they're having their last few AC's this week from what I heard from people so unfortunately probably PFO

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

I am back after a few days being gone however I do not come empty handed. Slaughter and May Vac scheme!

 

[Cece176]

I am back after a few days being gone however I do not come empty handed. Slaughter and May Vac scheme!

Congrats! Did you know your AC went well or were you unsure till you got the offer??

 

[rose06]

Btw guys has anyone had issues with freshfields’ application form deleting what you’ve entered in the past? I applied for their 1st year scheme and it didn’t save my GCSE grades (but saved everything else). I contacted them about it literally months ago; they never responded. I’m now wondering whether they’ve lost that email and will auto reject me because of this (god I hate vantage)

 

[174Tess9y3]

Ah thanks, there goes my chances at a vac there then

Yes it is!

 

[AGB2060]

Congrats! Did you know your AC went well or were you unsure till you got the offer??

I was so certain it was a PFO, like it didn't go 'bad' but they seemed quite unconvinced by some of my answers and also they cut the interview super early.

 

[AryanAgg]

I was so certain it was a PFO, like it didn't go 'bad' but they seemed quite unconvinced by some of my answers and also they cut the interview super early.

Sometimes looking unconvinced is to try and throw you off, maybe they were super convinced after all.

 

[ADhillon01]

Anyone get a confirmation email after doing the Winston & Strawn WG? I didn’t get one, but completed it earlier today.

 

[AryanAgg]

Anyone get a confirmation email after doing the Winston & Strawn WG? I didn’t get one, but completed it earlier today.

I didn't as well, I think it would radio silence till either invite to interview or pfo.

 

[ADhillon01]

I didn't as well, I think it would radio silence till either invite to interview or pfo.

Okay, thank you bro

 

[adf43256]

Im seeing people getting WFW VS offers. I did my AC a few days ago if ive not heard back should I assume rejection? This process is actually so stress-inducing. Also those of you that have got WFW VS offers in the past few days when did you guys do your ACs

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Finished the WG test. I am more than just cooked. I am likely deep fat fried.