TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[livelaughlawve]

last year they took 3 months to PFO me and then sent two PFOs for good measure

Really exceeding expectations in everything they do

 

[PrayingforaTC2026]

If Simpson Thacher reject one vacation scheme application, can we re-apply for a different vacation scheme? (I'm assuming PFO for Autumn as I've seen interview invites were given out last Friday!)

As far as I am aware, you are only allowed one VS application per cycle. That said, Paul from the grad rec team did mention that they send interviews in batches so it's not over until it is!

 

[174Tess9y3]

Is Winston Taylor's vac scheme application rolling?

 

[SBD total 1000lbs (and an applicant)]

Is Winston Taylor's vac scheme application rolling?

yes

 

[user55998384]

if anyone recieves/sees any updates about aspiring solicitors mentorship w weil lmk plsss - also assuming its j a 1 stage process as if it starts next week will wouldnt be an interview?

 

[174Tess9y3]

How can I abbreviate Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer? Is HSFK acceptable?

 

[alanshore]

Freshfields doesn't have application questions?

 

[sagekensuke]

if anyone recieves/sees any updates about aspiring solicitors mentorship w weil lmk plsss - also assuming its j a 1 stage process as if it starts next week will wouldnt be an interview?

Hey, I did an interview last week and got an acceptance email this morning

 

[alanshore]

How can I abbreviate Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer? Is HSFK acceptable?

HSF Kramer is used by the firm sometimes IIRC, but take this with a grain of salt.

 

[sagekensuke]

Freshfields doesn't have application questions?

Yeah it’s just work experience and then online tests

 

[alanshore]

Hey, I did an interview last week and got an acceptance email this morning

Yeah if they've already done interviews and sent out acceptances I'm assuming it's a PFO then :/

 

[user55998384]

Hey, I did an interview last week and got an acceptance email this morning

congrats!!! ahhhh okay i think they do it on a rolling basis - when did you apply if you dont mind me asking?

 

[cutiewiththecontracts]

any updates on hogan lovells' aspiring solicitors mentoring scheme?

 

[sagekensuke]

congrats!!! ahhhh okay i think they do it on a rolling basis - when did you apply if you dont mind me asking?

On the bank holiday at around like 4ish if I remember correctly?