TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[FoodieMcFoodieBigBack]

Does anyone know whether firms give VS offers (post AC) by phone and PFOs post AC by email? Or if both are usually by phone

I know Linklaters and Clifford Chance call regardless of outcome!

 

[WillKitchen]

Hello, please may someone help me with this - I did't apply to many firms this year and so don't know the application questions for many firms. Please can you let me know the application questions for the following firms:

Debevoise

I applied to a few firms on this list, and the Debevoise application stood out for asking an unusually large number of first-stage questions. It look me a long time to draft the answers, and knowing what you're getting into is helpful here. These may not be verbatim (2025):

• Please explain why you have decided to pursue a career as a solicitor and what has attracted you to Debevoise? (250)
• Please indicate if there are any preferred practice areas that interest you. (250)
• Please detail any extra-curricular activities and leisure interests, including any relevant responsibilities and achievements. (250)
• Please tell us about a difficult or demanding achievement that you are particularly proud of, focusing on why it was challenging and the contribution you made towards achieving the end goal. (250)
• Please tell us something that not many people know about you. (250)
• Please tell us about a recent commercial deal that has captured your interest. If you could represent a side, which would it be and why? (300)
• What do you hope to get out of a career at a Firm like ours? (250)

 

[lp770]

anyone else STILL waiting to hear back from mayer brown...wondering if theyve forgotten my app LOL

 

[justagirl23]

waiting 2 weeks post ac actually is so stressful!!

 

[TCLAuser2002]

waiting 2 weeks post ac actually is so stressful!!

which firm

 

[justagirl23]

which firm

clyde

 

[soph107048]

TW reject via phone call…

Wait really?? Did you get both a call and an email or just one

 

[hanz123]

AG have been awful this cycle, I'm so done with them

 

[soph107048]

How long did everyone take to hear back post TW AC for spring

 

[SueD]

Wait really?? Did you get both a call and an email or just one

Missed their call so then got an email.

 

[FutureLawyer_]

How long did everyone take to hear back post TW AC for spring

Can I ask what firm TW is 😭

 

[SueD]

How long did everyone take to hear back post TW AC for spring

Just over 2 weeks.

 

[SueD]

Can I ask what firm TW is 😭

Taylor Wessing

 

[SueD]

Anyone else waiting for Withers summer VS decision?

 

[Dolphin270]

Anyone else waiting for Withers summer VS decision?

I am too, way too nervous even tho I think it’s a PFO I just want to know lol

 

[Phoenix006]

hey guys v random but did anyone apply for spotify’s summer legal internship?

Yep, I applied but haven't heard anything yet - really not sure what the timeline will be since it's not a law firm, but kind of hoping we hear something soon 😅

 

[amb303]

Anything yet on Kingsley Napley Open Day anyone?

 

[user397485]

anyone heard from baker spring - been 5 weeks post ac!

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Has anyone heard from MdR?

 

[an03]

Anyone heard from CRS