TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[M_m]

Hi everyone!
I have a first round interview for Bristows coming up on Friday with a partner and senior associate and would LOVE any tips you guys have on approaching preparing for the interview
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I'm excited for this one as this is my dream firm and has been for many years now. Hoping to just enjoy the process and speaking to the team face to face, but would appreciate any advice on the commercial discussion and what the problem-based scenarios might look like. Thanks

Hi, If you don’t mind me asking, when did you submit your WE?

And all the best for your interview!

 

[lawstudent2]

How do you even begin to shortlist 3,500 apps esp for a firm that only hires 15 trainees…

They have a VS and DTC route. How many people do they give ACs, VSs and post VS TCs to?

Mayer Brown grad rec picking who gets the VS/TC like this I can alr picture it in my mind:

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They didn’t give too many details but they did say that they gave 80 people ACs which I believe were for both spring and summer

 

[PrayingforaTC2026]

How many applications did most people do this cycle? I only managed 6 😢

I’m pleased to announce I’ve received my 21st PFO of the cycle: Willkie PFO post AC.

Tbf it was expected cos the case study was quite hard. I’m hoping for good news soon lmao…

Rooting for you Mr Specter

 

[lawcool]

Any rpc news?? Post ac😭🙏

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Congrats! Did you apply close to the deadline or early on?

On the deadline

 

[Applicant7874652]

Any rpc news?? Post ac😭🙏

I think we’re cooked

 

[GKT]

I have an AC tomorrow at a firm I'm not really too keen on. How bad would it be if I just ghosted it?

 

[user55998384]

havent been on here for a while - has anyone heard back from simmons bristol or still nothing.............

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

havent been on here for a while - has anyone heard back from simmons bristol or still nothing.............

Nothing so far - I wonder if they're waiting for everyone to complete the SJT/VI before progressions (I'm delusional)

 

[georgelau]

I have an AC tomorrow at a firm I'm not really too keen on. How bad would it be if I just ghosted it?

is it FF lol