TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[CharlieandLola]

Has anyone heard from CRS for London VS today?

I think the general consensus is that offers have gone out but like last year they can’t tell us until like next week

 

[amb303]

I think the general consensus is that offers have gone out but like last year they can’t tell us until like next week

Was just curious bc people started reacting that they’d gotten guildford offers only yesterday and no one has positively indicated anything about London—that coupled w the post from Monday by grad rec about making offers “soon” —not sure it’s over yet

 

[T. Rainee]

Long shot but has anyone who’s applied for shepherd wedderburn (Scottish offices) heard back today?

 

[CharlieandLola]

Was just curious bc people started reacting that they’d gotten guildford offers only yesterday and no one has positively indicated anything about London—that coupled w the post from Monday by grad rec about making offers “soon” —not sure it’s over yet

I am so down for that, fingers crossed it’s some good news!!

 

[StudentWP]

no response from spb London today post vi, like this message if in the same position ?

 

[iklawapps]

Congrats to everyone who got the Bakers VS < 3 so happy and proud of you!!

Out of curiosity, anyone else not heard anything yet? Drop a like if you’re on the same boat :’ D

 

[iklawapps]

Also does Anyone know if Bakers gave out all their invites on one day for Spring? Just wondering so I can finally take them off my mind :’ )

 

[corplawperson23]

Hi, just wondering is there no longer a thread detailing peoples interview experiences? I'm not sure if I am just missing this

 

[AryanAgg]

When can we hear about dtc applications from slaughters and linklaters?

 

[user55998384]

cms vi insights would be hugely appreciated!!

 

[soph107048]

what about white & case?

I checked today and apparently you cant apply for a TC in the same cycle

 

[theconfusedlawyer]

Hey guys,

Been invited to a teams interview for Peters & Peters with the firm's HR manager and Senior Talent Development Advisor!

Does anyone have any insights on this or any idea how to prepare?

This cycle has been an uphill battle so anything would be appreciated.

 

[helenaskelton]

Hey guys,

Been invited to a teams interview for Peters & Peters with the firm's HR manager and Senior Talent Development Advisor!

Does anyone have any insights on this or any idea how to prepare?

This cycle has been an uphill battle so anything would be appreciated.

Hi! When did you hear from them?

 

[florrrrnnn76]

Hey guys,

For DACB summer vac, would it be recommended to do a cover letter alongside the CV? Was a bit confused because they already have 2 questions so was not sure if it would be needed

 

[haribolover]

Hi all, hope everyone's had a lovely week. I am just reaching out because I have an interview with Travers next week and I am really not sure what to expect and I am historically awful at interviews. If anyone has any advice or support, please let me know. I am happy to help anyone - not sure what I can offer but happy to help!

 

[msclm]

Back to ask my daily ‘has anyone heard back from Sidley post app recently’ question lmao.

I asked ChatGPT for a realistic assessment and it says I’m most likely on a reserve or holding list…

Sidley alr sent like 7-8 batches of PFOs from what I’ve seen people post on the forum but also sent a ton of TI and AC invites too. It’s so cooked…

Just want to be put out of my misery asap same for FF post VI and Faegre Drinker post app smh.​

Hi! Just to give you some insight … lots of people on this have been dming me here over the last few days regarding final interviews. I’ve also heard of people being offered spots on spring and both summers.

By no means saying you are wrote off (I got progressed late) but just to give you a bit of context as to where they are at

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Hi! Just to give you some insight … lots of people on this have been dming me here over the last few days regarding final interviews. I’ve also heard of people being offered spots on spring and both summers.

By no means saying you are wrote off (I got progressed late) but just to give you a bit of context as to where they are at

Ahh thanks for this! I’ve assumed I was written off from when Sidley began sending TIs 6 weeks ago lmao. It’s just a case of wanting the official PFO email now tbh. 65 days and counting smh…

It’s interesting cos I think someone told me 2 weeks ago that Sidley had alr filled the VSs but it seems they’re still doing final interviews if there’s people PM’ing you for Sidley AC insights…

I’m just very surprised it wasn’t an automatic PFO and that I’ve somehow survived 8 waves of PFOs and still nothing 65 days later. So part of me is thinking that my app is in a maybe pile idk.​

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Could anyone confirm whether Macfarlanes allow a DTC application if you’re rejected for the vac scheme (post stage 1 online assessment) in the same cycle? I read the FAQs but they’re not very clear about it.

 

[Serendipity2026]

For everyone that got bakers summer vs, did they say when they will send the email offer?

 

[trainee4u]

Just received Browne Jacobson telephone interview invite; Saturday morning, nice.