TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[ghostyb]

got invited to a winston and strawn interview monday morning?? lit just the weekend to prep

Anyone know what the interview entails?

 

[Lollipopx]

TLT post-AC rejection, happy to finally get the news tbh

 

[LH4]

Congrats! Any idea if they send them out all in one email chain, or in batches?

Hopefully batches lol I haven’t gotten anything

 

[soph107048]

Hi guys, kind of a random question but has anyone ever gotten a VS offer after feeling like you bombed part of an AC/an AC?

 

[trainee4u]

honestly annoying when so much time goes by so you KNOW you're getting a PFO, but they haven't sent it out yet so it's like stupid pointless thinking that you might have got it even though you really haven't but can't 100% rule it out. Just send the PFO!!!

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

ladies what shoes would we wear to a spring vac scheme? boots? ballerina flats? loafers? flat mary-janes?

Usually loafers/small heels/any kind of 'dress shoe'

 

[trainee4u]

Hi guys, kind of a random question but has anyone ever gotten a VS offer after feeling like you bombed part of an AC/an AC?

very common from what I've see here

 

[floraaaaaa]

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

Nope not Mishcon yet but I swear they said outcomes would be communicated in Feb so maybe later today?

 

[tcfinalboss]

Nobody heard back post-SJT for Mishcon Summer yet?

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

Has anyone heard from Michelmores / been in contact with Gibson Dunn grad rec for a timeline?

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

Also for those who progressed with Simmons & Simmons London (congratulations!), what were your amberjack scores? - I just got the feedback report (Bristol office) and I'm feeling a bit dejected regarding my scores

 

[nicoledm]

Does anyone have any insights into the Winston Strawn interview ? all a bit vague online

 

[boots pharmacy]

Anyone yet to hear back from Gibson Dunn?

 

[Legal12345]

Hi guys, kind of a random question but has anyone ever gotten a VS offer after feeling like you bombed part of an AC/an AC?

Got my first VS yesterday after thinking I bombed 1 of the 3 tasks in the AC

 

[boots pharmacy]

Hi guys, kind of a random question but has anyone ever gotten a VS offer after feeling like you bombed part of an AC/an AC?

I completely misremembered the details of a deal, confusing it for another. Mentioned how I found the international elements really interesting when only 1 office handled it. 100% sure partner caught me out on it; he frowned but didn't say anything. Somehow still got an offer.

 

[p2bv]

Has anyone had any luck reaching out to trainees etc on linkedin looking for insights into interviews?

 

[Flu1dity]

View attachment 8110
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?

As sad as this sounds, for several months my application spreadsheet was my most exciting thing to tell people about so defo not just you

 

[ellabella135]

still no slaughters?

 

[Maria123]

Has anyone heard from Michelmores / been in contact with Gibson Dunn grad rec for a timeline?

Which office did u apply to for Michelmores? I applied but haven’t heard back

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

Which office did u apply to for Michelmores? I applied but haven’t heard back

Bristol office hbu? I submitted on deadline day - can't seem to find anything online about their timeline