TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[trainee4u]

guys, if 2/3 of my application questions have similar answers in the sense I have structured my answer around the same experiences, would that be an issue?

I would avoid doing this, yes.

 

[summersun]

guys, if 2/3 of my application questions have similar answers in the sense I have structured my answer around the same experiences, would that be an issue?

I think it depends on how many experiences you have but if you can I would avoid this as law firms look for your ability to show transferable skills from various experiences.

 

[anonymous.15]

Shoosmiths London PFO but I didn’t even apply to them for anything this cycle??!?!! 😬​

same PFO but I applied though.

 

[ABC234]

Hi, I was wondering if you have any tips on structuring/going about a presentation that pitches the firm to a client?
@Abbie Whitlock

 

[SueD]

I haven’t gotten one either but in past years it was the DTC applicants who got the holding email and I also applied for the spring placement scheme so maybe that’s why we haven’t?

I applied for DTC and got holding email so think you’re right

 

[Lissa06]

guys if a firm says they will contact latest friday, and I still haven't received anything from them, do I assume pfo? if they don't get back to me for another week, is it normal to contact them about it? I would assume it's not like they can lose my application, but god is it nerveracking...

 

[Lamb7075]

Anyone heard from Katten post-app or Orrick post-wg?

 

[summersun]

Anyone heard from Katten post-app or Orrick post-wg?

I saw someone get a Katten interview last week I think

 

[TortillaTC]

Anyone heard from Katten post-app or Orrick post-wg?

Last year, Orrick sent AC invites on 28 February. They sent two rounds of WG invites this year (+ the 28th is a Saturday) so they’re probably getting back to people on Friday or from next week onwards (my bet is on the latter).

 

[anonymous.15]

I was just about to ask about this, and also Paul, Weiss for summer - anyone heard anything further?

yes pfo for both

 

[km20]

Russell-Cooke pfo

 

[km20]

Has anyone heard back from Mishcon for summer vs? thxx

 

[AnnaliseK]

Did shoosmiths run a reserve list last year? If so, does anyone know how it worked/if anyone actually got on the scheme from it?

 

[AS24]

Do you guys know if people who previously attended Farrer & Co AC, can reapply?

 

[Madison Pinewall]

those waiting to hear from slaughter, my candidate portal changed status today but no email 🫠

 

[trainee4u]

those waiting to hear from slaughter, my candidate portal changed status today but no email 🫠

changed from what to what?

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Petition for all firms to provide test scores/reports because I am dying to know how I did in the Orrick WG😭 I didn’t find it too bad but there’s just no way of telling

I wonder what scores they’re looking for and how much the test and app is weighed

 

[Madison Pinewall]

changed from what to what?

under consideration back to interview confirmed... i'm thinking probs a rejection or it would say successful. that or it means they've made up their mind and just waiting to send out a response ?!

 

[ellabella135]

under consideration back to interview confirmed... i'm thinking probs a rejection or it would say successful. that or it means they've made up their mind and just waiting to send out a response ?!

mine hasn't even had under consideration it has just stayed on interview confirmed...when did you have your interview? they said we're hearing back by beginning of march so are we thinking we'll hear back this week?

 

[Madison Pinewall]

mine hasn't even had under consideration it has just stayed on interview confirmed...when did you have your interview? they said we're hearing back by beginning of march so are we thinking we'll hear back this week?

oh mine did change... odd!! it changed after the interview