TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[user397485]

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

congrats! is this for non law or law scheme

 

[AryanAgg]

@Abbie Whitlock in the question: describe a current news story which is of interest to you and why? Can I discuss the something which is currently happening in the video games market? Like if a game publisher has decided to go for restructuring and how it has impacted the perception around the market and all other fun stuff? Or it has to be something region and firm specific?

 

[trainee4u]

@Abbie Whitlock in the question: describe a current news story which is of interest to you and why? Can I discuss the something which is currently happening in the video games market? Like if a game publisher has decided to go for restructuring and how it has impacted the perception around the market and all other fun stuff? Or it has to be something region and firm specific?

unless the firm is strong in the video games market I would personally avoid.

 

[AGB2060]

congrats! is this for non law or law scheme

Thank you it was for law

 

[busybee070]

Hey, is this for pathfinder? May I ask when did you get an invite/around what time you applied? - someone who’s still waiting to hear back after the test haha

yes it’s for pathfinder - applied on feb 2nd & got interview invite on monday

 

[Lissa06]

yes it’s for pathfinder - applied on feb 2nd & got interview invite on monday

Thank you so much for responding! I applied just one day later... hoping they just haven't gotten to me yet but the gap between Monday and today is worrying. Do you know anyone else from your friends/uni cohort who have also heard back from them? In any case, congrats on the interview invite!

 

[sooae]

Thought I’d absolutely tanked it, but apparently grit goes a long way — Summer LevFin VS at Milbank! 😭

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

not heard back from cleary post wg attempted on feb 6 - should i expect pfo?

 

[legallybrunnette]

Does anyone have any advice or insight for the Traver Smith interview? Happy to exchange insights. Also, feel free to PM me.
Thank you!

 

[kllee]

Does anyone have any advice or insight for the Traver Smith interview? Happy to exchange insights. Also, feel free to PM me.
Thank you!

have you heard back for the VS?

 

[Donuttime]

Does anyone have any advice or insight for the Traver Smith interview? Happy to exchange insights. Also, feel free to PM me.
Thank you!

Did they call or email you xx

 

[a1024]

Any news from Mayer Brown post-AC?

Hi, just wondering if you could share what the tasks were like at the MB AC and any tips to best prepare?

 

[Mara]

Hi, I’ve been waiting to hear back from a firm post AC/ interview for a little over 3 weeks - they did tell me it would be 2-3 weeks before decisions are made/ sent but I’m feeling a little antsy waiting now… is it worth sending a follow up to the recruiter or should I just let it be ):

 

[c.t.tc]

Hi, I’ve been waiting to hear back from a firm post AC/ interview for a little over 3 weeks - they did tell me it would be 2-3 weeks before decisions are made/ sent but I’m feeling a little antsy waiting now… is it worth sending a follow up to the recruiter or should I just let it be ):

I would say it depends on whether you know for a fact that others have heard back and how long ago that was (and also if the scheme would be something you need to start planning for logistically asap)! Which firm is it?

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Anybody else sign up for an "insight day" with lawcareers.net only to be constantly spammed by BPP?

 

[Novaa]

Hi, I’ve been waiting to hear back from a firm post AC/ interview for a little over 3 weeks - they did tell me it would be 2-3 weeks before decisions are made/ sent but I’m feeling a little antsy waiting now… is it worth sending a follow up to the recruiter or should I just let it be ):

✨Let it be✨ till Tomorrow.

Firms love to communicate on a Friday, If nothing by EOD Monday then maybe drop a follow up.

 

[radssss]

Lewis Silkin - it’s not early next week now, it’s END of next week already😭😭😭 - keep your word please🥲
Reckon, it’s gonna be tomorrow cob

 

[Bruce Wayne Attorney at Law]

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

Lesgoo congratulations!

 

[lawstudent2]

Hi, just wondering if you could share what the tasks were like at the MB AC and any tips to best prepare?

Mayer brown grad rec are really keen on not sharing insights on the ac, they specifically asked that we don't say anything on the forums etc about the content of the tasks

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Lewis Silkin - it’s not early next week now, it’s END of next week already😭😭😭 - keep your word please🥲
Reckon, it’s gonna be tomorrow cob

My original email said end of next week instead of early next week... could it depend on the office? :/