TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[phoenix11_]

how do I choose a department for my vac scheme? I have no experience in either of them which ones tend to be the hardest departments for vac schemers generally

 

[phoenix11_]

how do I choose a department for my vac scheme? I have no experience in either of them which ones tend to be the hardest departments for vac schemers generally

I would also be grateful for any VS prep tips x

 

[silonthesofa]

how do I choose a department for my vac scheme? I have no experience in either of them which ones tend to be the hardest departments for vac schemers generally

What're the options? But also, more generally, choose what interests you and if you don't know what interests you, research the options to understand what they do and then choose. (Though I'd have thought if you managed to get a vac scheme, at some point they would have asked you what type of work you're interested in and why them)

Also, departments don't tend to be "harder" for vac schemers because vac schemers for the most part can contribute very little outside of standard stuff like proof reading for grammar, which will be the same across all departments. Go with what interests you.

 

[radssss]

Sorry about pestering again - if anyone wants to swap the foot anstey summer vac scheme with spring pls pls pm me

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Kennedys post-AC PFO! Finally

I am really sorry to hear that. Keep your chin up, you will get something soon!

 

[Raees_Khan]

Clifford Chance SPARK AC

 

[sooae]

Hi all! This may have been asked before but does anyone know if we’re allowed to apply for White&Case dtc if unsuccessful in VS application?

 

[rjn]

received an offer from forsters yesterday and rejection from addleshaw post-AC. unfortunately the forsters AC dates conflicts with my recently released exam schedule, any advice on managing this?

 

[FutureLawyer_]

Aaah so annoyed, just done an amberjack, never scored so high in 3 of the pillars, but scored very low in 1. Anyone ever progressed with a low score in 1 category ?

 

[yasmars]

I cannot believe I am making this announcement, but after three years of applying for vacation schemes and training contracts, I was offered a place on Osborne Clarke’s Summer Vacation Scheme!

To say I am absolutely over the moon is an understatement. I enjoyed every part of the process and I can’t wait to join the scheme in the summer! Thank you to those on this forum who have supported me through this demoralising process, you really have all been so amazing

 

[soph107048]

Hi all! This may have been asked before but does anyone know if we’re allowed to apply for White&Case dtc if unsuccessful in VS application?

Yess u can

 

[saj2002]

has anyone got offers from CRS Guildford ?

 

[AryanAgg]

Yess u can

Are you sure about this?

 

[SamiyaJ]

I cannot believe I am making this announcement, but after three years of applying for vacation schemes and training contracts, I was offered a place on Osborne Clarke’s Summer Vacation Scheme!

To say I am absolutely over the moon is an understatement. I enjoyed every part of the process and I can’t wait to join the scheme in the summer! Thank you to those on this forum who have supported me through this demoralising process, you really have all been so amazing

Girl I am so happy for you!!!! I just knew you were going to get it. Well deserved and congratulations

 

[SueD]

received an offer from forsters yesterday and rejection from addleshaw post-AC. unfortunately the forsters AC dates conflicts with my recently released exam schedule, any advice on managing this?

I could take the Forsters VS off your hands if that would help…

 

[CharlieandLola]

Anyone got offers from CRS London vac scheme?

 

[it will all come to an end]

This is my first post here but I'm happy to announce I just received a SVS offer from W&C!

Thanks for everything the forum has done (been a silent anon stalker for a while)!

 

[summersun]

I cannot believe I am making this announcement, but after three years of applying for vacation schemes and training contracts, I was offered a place on Osborne Clarke’s Summer Vacation Scheme!

To say I am absolutely over the moon is an understatement. I enjoyed every part of the process and I can’t wait to join the scheme in the summer! Thank you to those on this forum who have supported me through this demoralising process, you really have all been so amazing

This is my first post here but I'm happy to announce I just received a SVS offer from W&C!

Thanks for everything the forum has done (been a silent anon stalker for a while)!

Congratulations to you both !!!

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

I took some time to process everything but I’m so happy to share I received VS offers from 2 US firms this cycle (Gibson Dunn and Debevoise)!

Yous have seen the highs and lows so I thought I would post about this too. Thanks to everyone on the forum for all the advice and guidance!​

 

[it will all come to an end]

I took some time to process everything but I’m so happy to share I received VS offers from 2 US firms this cycle (Gibson Dunn and Debevoise)!

Yous have seen the highs and lows so I thought I would post about this too. Thanks to everyone on the forum for all the advice and guidance!​

Wow you are killing it! Major congratulations, I've seen you on the forum a lot, you definitely deserve it