TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Mike Ross 2025]

PMC PFO

 

[SubpoenaColada]

does anyone have insights on Michelmores amberjack?

 

[SueD]

PMC London VS PFO

 

[jossbaynes]

Hi, I've got an AC with Orrick, does anyone have any information regarding the group exercise or written exercise? Would massively appreciate any info!

 

[Schluffie]

Osborne Clarke vacation scheme offer!!

Congrats!! Can I ask if this was for London or Bristol/Reading? Thanks

 

[Kenomy]

PMC PFO lol why do they have to send it so late

 

[Lollipopx]

Goodwin post-AC pfo

 

[Arv_329]

If I haven’t heard from Slaughter most likely pfo right?

 

[alphabravocharlie]

Getting a VS/TC is such a game of luck, e.g who read your app, when, their mood at the time, who interviews you etc. Don't be disheartened people, so many factors to success are out of your control

 

[ssss]

PMC London VS PFO

So sorry to hear, is this post AC?

 

[henry1050]

Anyone still waiting on Gibson Dunn post-app for summer?

 

[SueD]

So sorry to hear, is this post AC?

No - just off the back of the application (back in November…)

 

[W5690]

Also wondering this! Out of curiosity how did you get your criminal experience? I've been sending out emails/linkedin messages but haven't had any luck

@TheSaulGoodman Hi! I sent speculative applications (cover letter and CV) to law firms when they do not advertise work experience placements and sent formal applications when they require so. As for mini-pupillage applications, I submitted formal applications to Chambers as per their requirements. I hope that helps! Hang in there, you will make it!

 

[elenaaskew23]

Any Clyde & Co VI insights? I have CC AC, Simmons VI + others...

Hiii could I get CC VI insight? I don't really have anything to offer in exchange but my eternal gratitude!!

 

[elizabethkate]

Getting a VS/TC is such a game of luck, e.g who read your app, when, their mood at the time, who interviews you etc. Don't be disheartened people, so many factors to success are out of your control

yh considering its trainees marking WE and stuff its defo luck haha

 

[lalalailovelife]

any insights on CC SPARK VI or just CC video interview in general would be appreciated!

 

[grs563]

what feedback has everyone received on the reports post SH sjt (amberjack)... really nervous so wanting to try and get a ballpark estimate of what the avg score would be

 

[florrrrnnn76]

what feedback has everyone received on the reports post SH sjt (amberjack)... really nervous so wanting to try and get a ballpark estimate of what the avg score would be

I got mid for both verbal and numerical, and 29/36 for the pillars. Lowk messed up the VI which is probably the most important

 

[alanshore]

Does anyone have any experience with Dubai vs/tc applications?

 

[Donna Paulsen]

what feedback has everyone received on the reports post SH sjt (amberjack)... really nervous so wanting to try and get a ballpark estimate of what the avg score would be

Mid numerical and verbal, 26/36 on pillars my worst amberjack performance

I feel like my VI went pretty decent so here’s to hoping they weigh the VI more than the verbal and numerical scores lol.