TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[summerzxa]

Someone on here got an offer and I saw a LinkedIn post with an offer too. Could still be more to come I guess, but the scheme is in like 2 weeks so I don’t have much hope

Neither do I tbf

 

[summerzxa]

Whattt. When did they say this pls? X

Well the person who emailed me said that someone would be dealing with it soon and that she had forwarded my email to the person who was. A lady named Ellen.

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

a very random question, but what are you supposed to wear on a vac scheme as a woman? it’s not a suit every day is it?

edit: also, does anyone have any recs for places to get affordable office clothes

Hi!

Totally understand this question as I had a few meltdowns about this, haha!

You definitely do not have to wear a suit everyday! Generally, I would aim to have a few pairs of smart trousers and some nice blouses/shirts, and that should be more than enough for the length of the scheme.

Personally, I would always wear a slightly more smart outfit on the first day (e.g. a shirt and blazer) so that you can adapt once you see the general dress code in the office. I also took a blazer everyday just incase, but I didn't necessarily wear it - it was just handy to have if you were invited to attend a client meeting, for example. I was told by some people last year to bring a pair of heels with you too, but I personally didn't do this and didn't have any issues on the schemes I was on (so I wouldn't worry if heels are not your thing!).

In terms of where to find office clothes, some of my best staples came from H&M and ASOS. I would also agree with others as I have found some great office clothes in charity shops too!

Best of luck with the scheme!!

 

[Ijustwanttobealawyer]

Has anyone heard from Mayer Brown or Arnold & Porter for the DTC?

 

[AryanAgg]

Hmm they still haven't sent the pfo, is it a Saturday automated email thing then?

 

[lawlol420]

Has!! Anyone!! Heard!! Back!! From!! Dechert!! Post AC!!

 

[tcaspirer25]

anyone heard back from Morgan Lewis post interview ?

were these calls/offers ? @Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner @DoNotRedeem

 

[DoNotRedeem]

were these calls/offers ? @Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner @DoNotRedeem

I got an offer Thursday by email

 

[Novaa]

Ok Mishcon.

Anyways Eid Mubarak to those celebrating

 

[sapphireoreos]

Mishcon PFO (knew it was coming)

 

[MZJxLadha]

The long-awaited PFO is here. Feel a sense of peace.

 

[hopingforamiracle]

Mishcon pfo has arrived. 7,7,6,7 in SJT. Quite disappointed over the whole chat based thing and SJT and what is weighted more. Anyways..we move on team

 

[GT1205H]

SH is playing with my heart. I wrote a banging application, scored 7769 in the SJT, and did decent in the VI. I genuinely don’t know what the are looking for at this point

 

[deejaykay]

Folks, I’m honoured to share that Mishcon de Reya has PFOd me. Honestly, the whole experience has just been such a blast. I’d like to thank my mum, my dog, and my friends. I never thought I’d get there, but it really is proof that you can never stop dreaming.

 

[CharlieandLola]

SH is playing with my heart. I wrote a banging application, scored 7769 in the SJT, and did decent in the VI. I genuinely don’t know what the are looking for at this point

Did you get a response?

 

[GT1205H]

Did you get a response?

Nope, but not getting the magic call today was quite upsetting

 

[randomrhino]

SH is playing with my heart. I wrote a banging application, scored 7769 in the SJT, and did decent in the VI. I genuinely don’t know what the are looking for at this point

Hopefully they’ll give useful feedback about the VI - wasn’t too impressed with the “feedback” from the SJT

 

[PFO Final Boss]

Mishcon PFO see you next year AI chat interview!