TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[BigFO]

Has anybody here applied to Ashfords or Clarke Willmott?

 

[CupOfTea17]

Anyone heard from Bevan Brittan SVS London or other locations? I assumed April 27th was the PFO day as per the email confirmation after completing the VI, so I'm wondering if there have been any offers!

I haven't heard from them either. I am hoping we hear before the weekend

 

[ipfan]

Bristows TC offer!! so so excited.
Hope this is a sign for anyone else, I never made it to an AC, VS, or even just past the video interview/Watson-Glaser stage on any application for the last 4 years, so to get this offer has been incredible, but also keep going!! Everyone says it only takes one yes, and it is so true!!

 

[trainee4u]

Bristows TC offer!! so so excited.
Hope this is a sign for anyone else, I never made it to an AC, VS, or even just past the video interview/Watson-Glaser stage on any application for the last 4 years, so to get this offer has been incredible, but also keep going!! Everyone says it only takes one yes, and it is so true!!

IP fan meets IP firm. Great job!

 

[EMB]

It's results day, waiting on 2 firms ah!

 

[silonthesofa]

It's results day, waiting on 2 firms ah!

Bristows as well? I started a decision waiting thread, let me know if I should add you! We're all a little unhinged in there by this point

 

[Legalfreak212]

Anyone heard from WBD yet?

 

[summersun]

Bristows TC offer!! so so excited.
Hope this is a sign for anyone else, I never made it to an AC, VS, or even just past the video interview/Watson-Glaser stage on any application for the last 4 years, so to get this offer has been incredible, but also keep going!! Everyone says it only takes one yes, and it is so true!!

Congratulations !!! That"s amazing !!! Wishing you all the best with your TC!!! Hope you celebrate this achievement !!

 

[MZJxLadha]

I haven't heard from them either. I am hoping we hear before the weekend

Me too!! I’m not feeling too optimistic though :/

 

[annapierre]

Has anybody here applied to Ashfords or Clarke Willmott?

I have only applied to CW this year and haven't heard back. I sent an email yesterday asking when we should expect to hear back but tbh on their website it just said if you haven't heard back in four weeks from the deadline you haven't got it. I do hope they provide some sort of rejection email though if we're not successful. Good luck

 

[ababababba]

Does anyone know how strict W&C are with grades? While they ask for a minimum 2:1 - does this mean a consistent 2:1 across all modules or just overall?

 

[BigFO]

I have only applied to CW this year and haven't heard back. I sent an email yesterday asking when we should expect to hear back but tbh on their website it just said if you haven't heard back in four weeks from the deadline you haven't got it. I do hope they provide some sort of rejection email though if we're not successful. Good luck

Common courtesy should be to at least say they don't want us
Thanks, good luck with your app! Which office did you go for?

 

[cinnamonspice]

Has anyone heard from Hill Dickinson post AC?

 

[annapierre]

Common courtesy should be to at least say they don't want us
Thanks, good luck with your app! Which office did you go for?

I put my first option as Bristol and then also put Manchester, hbu? It was one of the only ones that I could apply to since I'm non-law and not in my last year. Really hoping I get it but it's not looking good...

 

[EMB]

PMC PFO

 

[Alaa]

Anyone heard from WBD yet?

outcomes delayed till next week

 

[WillKitchen]

WBD just sent another placeholder email. They acknowledge that things are taking longer than expected. Should have news soon...

 

[EMB]

I've had so many pfos this cycle, but also many acs. I need to get a good job next year because I can't afford to work part-time to focus on apps like I did this year. It makes me want to pause on this route and try the paralegal route, but once again, I cannot afford to self-fund the SQE, so we're back to the start! Waiting to hear back from two firms post VI, one firm I love, and I wish I got another vs so that if I don't get that firm (God forbid), I would feel okay. Gotta apply to a few others that are still open, otherwise I am officially cooked