TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Madison Pinewall]

it might actually be a good news for you cuz I did my job sim in january and got pfo few days ago lolz. Wishing you good luck!

i did mine in like december but it was awful so i know it was a pfo and still nothing 🫠🫠 my first VI

 

[hxnnahrobinson]

Hi guys! Does anyone know if Travers calls applicants with offers only, or do they also call with pfos? I missed their call and now I’m nervous haha

Most likely it will be an offer if they have phoned you

 

[radssss]

Hi guys! Does anyone know if Travers calls applicants with offers only, or do they also call with pfos? I missed their call and now I’m nervous haha

IT HAS TO BE AN OFFER, IT WILL BE AN OFFER!! Praying for youuu!!😍

 

[soph107048]

White & Case final stage interview! Was wondering if anyone had some insight as to whether the date that the interview is done matters. When I received my WE invite, people had already received VS offers. Since I reckon I may be in one of the last few batches and W&C is rolling, should I do one of the earlier interview days? Or will they wait until the entire batch is done with interviews to decide?

Grateful for any insight on scheduling the interview and also for insight on the interview🙏🏻

Heyy when did u do the WE?

 

[soph107048]

White & Case final stage interview! Was wondering if anyone had some insight as to whether the date that the interview is done matters. When I received my WE invite, people had already received VS offers. Since I reckon I may be in one of the last few batches and W&C is rolling, should I do one of the earlier interview days? Or will they wait until the entire batch is done with interviews to decide?

Grateful for any insight on scheduling the interview and also for insight on the interview🙏🏻

And when did u get the invite?

 

[Lamb7075]

Marriott Harrison pfo post online test

 

[ellabella135]

r we giving up on slaughters getting back to us today😭😭

 

[Cooooooooompany]

Has anyone heard back from CRS after their VI (London)????

 

[WillKitchen]

Has anyone heard back from CRS after their VI (London)????

No, for the Guildford office, at least.

 

[LH4]

Will we hear from Mishcons today.. place your bets😅

Thinking it’s a no lol

 

[LH4]

Has anyone else heard from Winston & Strawn?

 

[amb303]

Has anyone heard back from CRS after their VI (London)????

Every email I get is making me jump 😅

 

[WillKitchen]

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

I have. But email tends to have better results, since they probably receive plenty of similar comms on LI. Results are always better if you meet them in person at open days first.

I've actually had better responses from Partners than trainees, unusually! Again, make it personal, targeted and meaningful. Always have a very good reason to be in someone's inbox.

 

[floraaaaaa]

Will we hear from Mishcons today.. place your bets😅

Rlly thought it was gna have to be todayyy ugh the waiting is not it

 

[aria_d]

Is it worth waiting on the following firms post-app or can I consider this cycle done 😭😭
- Gibson Dunn
- Linklaters
- Dechert
- MoFo

 

[Shawshank728394]

Whyyy has Slaughters not got back - ‘by the beginning of March’ surely meant before the end of the week

 

[Lissa06]

r we giving up on slaughters getting back to us today😭😭

I saw someone on linkedin get spring forward programme today, so ig they are working through them but maybe not all types of apps

 

[Lissa06]

Whyyy has Slaughters not got back - ‘by the beginning of March’ surely meant before the end of the week

so real... for year 1 they said by end of February and I haven't heard back LOL

 

[aliiiisonxooox]

dla piper assessment centre rejection!

I was thinking maybe it’s because I’m 27 😔 I have feedback in two weeks. I just feel so sad because I really vibed with the partner. He smiled continuously and said I asked super thoughtful questions and said I did well, but maybe they said this to everyone during the interview. No one from our group interview passed; we did have a dominant leader who lead the group and failed to keep the time and spoke over other people. I don’t know if it’s that, but I will wait for feedback.

It is what it is, we keep moving forward. 🤞🏼 eh maybe this is my 5th rejection post VI of the year but can’t do anything just to keep going.

Seriously questioning if there is something wrong with me. But then I remember before this forum, I’d get no interviews at all. Since I joined on here I get interviews. I also got an interview coach, im doing the most I possibly can. I can’t do more than I am already doing. It only takes ONE YES. Now I will just ask myself “ is this really the firm for me? Do I want this? “ instead of “ will they like me? What if they don’t”

we keep pushing forward. Hang in there everyone. Better days are coming.

 

[Kenomy]

dla piper assessment centre rejection!

I was thinking maybe it’s because I’m 27 😔 I have feedback in two weeks. I just feel so sad because I really vibed with the partner. He smiled continuously and said I asked super thoughtful questions and said I did well, but maybe they said this to everyone during the interview. No one from our group interview passed; we did have a dominant leader who lead the group and failed to keep the time and spoke over other people. I don’t know if it’s that, but I will wait for feedback.

It is what it is, we keep moving forward. 🤞🏼 eh maybe this is my 5th rejection post VI of the year but can’t do anything just to keep going.

Seriously questioning if there is something wrong with me.

Why do I keep hearing about this? This is why I hate group tasks ugh. So sorry about the rejection. Keep pushing through