TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Ashurst SVS🥳

Just received my first SVS offer of the cycle!

Travers Smith partner interview
They called, which caught me completely by surprise.

Got an Ashurst VS!!! Over the fucking moon right now! Thought it was curtains seeing other people get calls yesterday.

 

[user397485]

has anyone got an offer from bakers

 

[LegallyBrunette_]

Ropes & Gray PFO - quite disappointed with this as I thought I had a strong application but oh well
Harbottle & Lewis interview which is good
Mixed feelings as I feel like some of the firms I felt quite strongly about didn't progress me

Congrats on the Harbottle & Lewis interview! Can I ask when you applied?

 

[nonlawstudent98]

Michelmores HR interview! If anyone has any tips it would be very appreciated!

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Any updates on MoFo and Dechert post-app or Hogan Lovells post-job sim?

Haven't heard from MoFo but some people have had calls. Haven't heard from Dechert since the app - not sure if anyone has.

 

[ABC234]

Hi! Any tips for an interview based on a written exercise?
Thank you so much!

@Abbie Whitlock

 

[trainee1012]

Does anyone ever actually feel prepared for an AC?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Does anyone ever actually feel prepared for an AC?

Nope this is always me before an AC regardless of how much prep I have tried to do for it:​

 

[Cece176]

Bristows WE!

 

[trainee1012]

Nope this is always me before an AC regardless of how much prep I have tried to do for it:​

So real hahahah glad to know it's not just me!

 

[Dannie]

anyone heard from W&C post final interview?

 

[vaniik30]

hellooo, a bit confused about the format of the W&C written exercise + interview – they're scheduled for the same day, from what I understand? Or is it that there's another round after the WE? Also, for those who have already attended one, was the final interview online or in person?

 

[Applicant7874652]

hellooo, a bit confused about the format of the W&C written exercise + interview – they're scheduled for the same day, from what I understand? Or is it that there's another round after the WE? Also, for those who have already attended one, was the final interview online or in person?

The written exercise is a standalone stage. If you are successful, you then do the final interview. The interview is virtual

 

[SueD]

I’m assuming PFO from AG (London) as I haven’t heard anything after the VI. And I think people have had ACs and got offers. Shame as this is the firm with the most TCs out of all the ones I’ve applied to.

 

[givemeajob]

anyone heard from W&C post final interview?

I had my final interview this week, and they said it might still be around 2 weeks as they're still interviewing other people

 

[givemeajob]

hellooo, a bit confused about the format of the W&C written exercise + interview – they're scheduled for the same day, from what I understand? Or is it that there's another round after the WE? Also, for those who have already attended one, was the final interview online or in person?

Written exercise and final interview are 2 different stages, and if you progress to interview they are all on Zoom I believe

 

[vaniik30]

Written exercise and final interview are 2 different stages, and if you progress to interview they are all on Zoom I believe

that is so weird because in the email i received, the instruction was that i have to do the written assessment on the day of my interview (I haven't been given a date yet)! what instructions did you get, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[KaiHavertz]

Ashurst SVS offer

 

[MarriedToWaiting]

Hogan Lovells AC, any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

One more thing. Hogan is a full service law firm. They will expect you in any case study to be able to list the affected practice areas. Make sure to read up on them!

Hint - Tax is always involved.

Don't just volunteer the information though, wait for them to ask about the practice areas involved in the example.

 

[Justin]

Has anyone done / has the Irwin Mitchell AC tomorrow in London?