TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[silonthesofa]

Withers said end of Feb and yet no news. I wonder if grad rec use a different diary…

Probably think February has 30 days…

 

[Florencejones]

Ward Hadaway VI today! Any insight appreciated

 

[lawstudent272003]

That late pfo from Blake Morgan

hey was this for the DTC

 

[lawstudent272003]

Has anyone heard from Dentons DTC, Foot Anstey DTC, Browne Jacobson DTC, Joelson. Help a girl out

 

[Donna Paulsen]

hey was this for the DTC

Hey I applied for DTC and got an email yesterday requesting for contextual info, did you get this as well?

 

[trainee4u]

I got post-AC rejection for TLT & Walker Morris today. I really love & admire your attitude! It is highly motivating, and it does only take one yes, that is absolutely correct

Have you booked the feedback call? I have - I think I know where I went wrong, but I want to find out if they noticed the things that I thought were bad, or if it's something different entirely.

 

[Maria123]

RPC rejection post AC 🥲 this was my first in person AC, I learnt a lot, gonna keep on pushing!

 

[t2so]

For Gibson Dunn and Dechert probably not worth waiting but I think for MoFo as they’ve only just began interviews it’s probs too early to assume a PFO. Not sure for Linklaters at all tbh.​

Links are an interesting one. Their holding email way back when said that it was ACs only in January and Feb (for Summer), but I emailed GR earlier this week asking about the status of my application (as it has been ages and I was in the 90+ percentile for WG), and they said they are still looking at applications.

How much I believe it is one thing, but taking it at face value, it's not a PFO just yet if they haven't got back to you.

 

[11vkc]

RPC rejection post AC 🥲 this was my first in person AC, I learnt a lot, gonna keep on pushing!

same here, just got the email

 

[SlippinJimmy]

And when did u get the invite?

Did it this Monday 23 Feb and got the invite Friday 27 Feb

 

[Lawyers786]

Also applied for Leeds and haven’t heard

Did you get a voice interview?

 

[Maria123]

same here, just got the email

Don’t worry! Rejection is normal (I’m in the same boat so this is directed to me as well 😃). Defo a learning experience for sure tho

 

[11vkc]

Don’t worry! Rejection is normal (I’m in the same boat so this is directed to me as well 😃). Defo a learning experience for sure tho

Yepp I admire the positive attitude! I wasn't expecting an offer tbf because I knew I did badly in that one I just hope the feedback is useful

 

[Lord Sumption]

Has anyone heard from Morgan Lewis yet post TI. Did it last Monday.

 

[GKT]

Hi if anyone got onto the ethnic minority and social mobility scheme for DWF, could u please message me

I applied for this but haven't heard back yet

 

[aspiringtrainee1]

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?

depends on the firm, what are your top firms? links require a 2:1 in every module, HSF i got through with two 2:2s with mit circs, clifford chance are a bit more lenient if you have a 2:1 overall - those are just my insights so far!

 

[TheSlapDotCom]

guys has anyone heard from mishcon today?💔

 

[11vkc]

if anyone has gotten through first stage for Farrer & Co / Shoosmiths / Watson Farley & Williams or has insight into specific elements they look for (beyond what their grad rec websites say) pls lmk, happy to exchange insights into other firms if I've applied for them! I couldn't get beyond initial stage for these previously even though I thought my answers were good

 

[Maria123]

depends on the firm, what are your top firms? links require a 2:1 in every module, HSF i got through with two 2:2s with mit circs, clifford chance are a bit more lenient if you have a 2:1 overall - those are just my insights so far!

I’ve applied to a range of firms this year but I will say I avoided the US and magic circle firms, even though I would love to apply. I just feel like my application won’t stand out against people with very high 2:1s and 1sts. I did progress with a few firms this year, but if I need to reapply next app cycle, do I have a chance with say firms like Ashurst, travers smith, AG etc?

 

[user123987]

Rawdogging the BJ test with no insights, just vibes xx
Wish me luck 😍

Would you be able to DM me the written questions please!