TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[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? :/

 

[radssss]

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

Wow, that’s interesting! I applied for london and my update email said early next week. Wbu?

 

[Saul_specter]

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

Congrats! were u non law or law and when was ur interview. Also did they call or email to lyk u had been successful

 

[SueD]

Wow, that’s interesting! I applied for london and my update email said early next week. Wbu?

I applied for London and my email said early this week.

 

[AGB2060]

Congrats! were u non law or law and when was ur interview

Thank you! I'm a law student and had it 5th feb

 

[Saul_specter]

Thank you! I'm a law student and had it 5th feb

Did they call or email to lyk?