TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Dannie]

Hi!
Do you remember how long/brief was your memo by any chance

I think around 850-900 words! im not sure though

 

[co1004co]

Just had a call offering a first stage interview with Mofo

 

[CharlieandLola]

Will Kennedys just start letting us know whats happening, I feel like I'm loosing the plot

 

[ellischloe]

Gateley PFO after VI, gutted as that was the one i really wanted.

 

[deejaykay]

Mischon please, something, anything 🙏🏼

Mishcon grad rec reading this thread

 

[hanz123]

Gateley PFO after VI, hope I get something positive soon it's just been PFO's so far

 

[lawcool]

RPC vac scheme offer today, crying bye never thought I'd ever do it. guys pls believe in yourselves lol <3

 

[phoenix11_]

I had JD interview now, and it’s one of the last days of these interviews. Does anyone know if I still got a chance? So many people had their ACs and even have VS offers already!

 

[summersun]

RPC vac scheme offer today, crying bye never thought I'd ever do it. guys pls believe in yourselves lol <3

Congratulations !! That's amazing !!!!

 

[summersun]

I had JD interview now, and it’s one of the last days of these interviews. Does anyone know if I still got a chance? So many people had their ACs and even have VS offers already!

Of course you have a chance! They would not do an interview if they could not offer you a place

Good luck !!!

 

[Maria123]

guys I wanted to ask, how much do firms consider extenuating circumstances when it comes to individual module grades? I have a 2:1 and everything but I had genuine unfortunate circumstances which systematically impacted my time and studies at university. Am I safe to believe that top firms will understand that?

 

[phoenix11_]

Of course you have a chance! They would not do an interview if they could not offer you a place

Good luck !!!

Thank you 🥹

 

[lawcool]

guys I wanted to ask, how much do firms consider extenuating circumstances when it comes to individual module grades? I have a 2:1 and everything but I had genuine unfortunate circumstances which systematically impacted my time and studies at university. Am I safe to believe that top firms will understand that?

Yes!! I've never had an issue I interviewed at a top us firm

 

[Maria123]

Yes!! I've never had an issue I interviewed at a top us firm

Ok that’s good to know! I’ve got the odd 2:2 in some modules.. as I said I have a 2:1 already graduated but I always think that US & magic circles will turn me down because of my grades which is why I’ve rarely focused on applying to them. If I have to apply next app cycle, I might try

 

[kkk4444]

Maybe the first round of offers will go out tomorrow or maybe they’ve already gone out and no one has said bc they’re not allowed to say yet 😅

Did you hear back from them yet?

 

[ellischloe]

I created a spreadsheet to track applications for this cycle and it has been very helpful. Has anyone else done this or am I just weird?

 

[summersun]

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I created a spreadsheet to track applications for this cycle and it has been very helpful. Has anyone else done this or am I just weird?

Did this too !!! I think it's easier also to not loose track of which firm you are waiting on and which firms you have left to apply to.

 

[ellischloe]

Did this too !!! I think it's easier also to not loose track of which firm you are waiting on and which firms you have left to apply to.

Yes 100000% if not I would have forgot who I am waiting to hear from.

 

[ddalki]

Hello! Would really appreciate some insight on the Stephenson Harwood VI! Always happy to help with whatever I can.

 

[futuresolicitor2028]

Has anyone heard back from penningtons manches Cooper? or mishcon for summer?