TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[user397485]

does anyone know when baker will get back for spring vs

 

[rhiannonthms]

I still haven't received an update from Gateley's Manchester office or Hill Dickinson Manchester office, other people seemed to have had responses for other offices so was wondering if anyone had heard back from these post VI?

 

[Lawyers786]

Did anyone hear back for a AC from AG in Leeds?

 

[hanz123]

Has anyone heard from Gateley regarding AC yet (Leeds office)?

 

[Lollipopx]

Has anyone applied to TLT? What stage are you guys up to?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

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…

 

[privateequitywarrior]

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…

Don’t let this defeat you, Harvey! Keep up the work and the two ACs this week will come through

 

[jagath]

does anyone know if the commercial law handbook by jake schogger has the same content as commercial law academy/ if the latter has the content of the former?

 

[ellamai0]

Does anyone know when the last mayer brown ACs are?

The last ACs are this week. 3500 applications (a record number for them).

This is a common theme with firms this cycle, HSFK also told me they received a record number of applications this year.

Could be because people are leveraging AI so they can complete more applications than they used to? but it’s gotten more competitive, so to anyone out there who is struggling with self-doubt it’s not that you’re not good enough: firms are ridiculously oversubscribed!!!

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

The last ACs are this week. 3500 applications (a record number for them).

This is a common theme with firms this cycle, HSFK also told me they received a record number of applications this year.

Could be because people are leveraging AI so they can complete more applications than they used to? but it’s gotten more competitive, so to anyone out there who is struggling with self-doubt it’s not that you’re not good enough: firms are ridiculously oversubscribed!!!

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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[theres.a.TC.out.there]

I have an AC at Mills & Reeve soon, it is my first AC and I am pretty stressed! If anyone has any wise words of advice for a M&R AC or can point me in the direction of useful information I will be forever grateful <3

 

[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)