TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Mara]

Does anyone have any insights/tips into Arnold + Porter? Happy to help with anything I can in return

 

[EfficientBag123]

Thank you for your reply and sorry you didn't get the AC.

In the SJT, I was told there is some applied verbal elements? Are these in Watson Glaser-style, proofreading or something else?

Tbh I haven’t heard anything from grad rec, so not PFO yet just what I’m expecting atp.

It’s just standard SJT. No WG element, just how you would act in certain situations.

Hope this helps and good luck!

 

[Luca]

I crashed out at Clyde & Co. Can’t even submit it because I just stopped mid way through and laughed. It was effectively SJT interview but framed within a broader case study so I got confused and thought I had to use information from the case study (when I think basic stuff is actually all you need)! So yeah I just stopped and laughed because I found it so hard. And then there was 30 seconds of silence. lol

Hello, I am sorry to hear about your experience however I was wandering if you could provide me with some advice. I have my Clyde & Co. Video interview due tomorrow, do you have any suggestions on how to approach it or what to expect? Also, correct me if I am wrong but I assume from your answer that I'd have to relate whatever reasoning i have to my personal experiences? I'm sorry if these may seem like trivial questions but its my first Video Interview so i am just not sure of what to expect, thank you!

 

[sagekensuke]

Does anyone have any insights/tips into Arnold + Porter? Happy to help with anything I can in return

Hi! Did you progress to the next stage of the application process after submitting the written application? If so congratulations!

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Does anyone know if Osborne Clarke has more seat options in London or Bristol?

 

[Mara]

Hi! Did you progress to the next stage of the application process after submitting the written application? If so congratulations!

Yes this is the next stage after the written app Thank you sm!

 

[trainee4u]

Does anyone know if Osborne Clarke has more seat options in London or Bristol?

• Bristol: competition; corporate tax; employment; incentives; pensions; commercial; corporate; commercial disputes; property disputes; regulatory disputes; construction disputes; banking; construction; real estate; planning; projects; project finance; energy; environment
• London: corporate tax; employment; contingent workforce; incentives; commercial; corporate; commercial disputes; regulatory disputes; construction disputes; IP disputes; property disputes; banking; planning; construction; real estate; projects
• Reading: employment; corporate; commercial; commercial disputes; banking; real estate; pensions

 

[WillKitchen]

Just curious: is anyone else currently studying on an SQE prep course whilst making these applications?

I'm doing a 40-week BARBRI SQE 1 prep for July 2026 exams.

 

[tc2026]

does anyone know how many spaces DLA has for ldn?

 

[agx]

Any tips for completing a SJT? Would appreciate any advice as the feedback is never looking good!

 

[Jessica Pearson]

Does anyone know if Osborne Clarke has more seat options in London or Bristol?

They have almost the same. They just have one or two practice areas that the other doesn't. You can see them here: https://join.osborneclarke.com/training-and-development

 

[spamelinazoid]

REED SMITH AC!!!!!

Congratsss amazing stuff

How did you score on the amberjack? (+ the numerical/verbal reasoning bits)

 

[startupgeek]

Just curious: is anyone else currently studying on an SQE prep course whilst making these applications?

I'm doing a 40-week BARBRI SQE 1 prep for July 2026 exams.

I am!

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

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Hello everyone

I am one of the recruiters from Osborne Clarke. For those applying to OC, I appreciate there may be some confusion around the deadline for completing the psychometric tests, so I wanted to clarify the timings.

You have 5 days to complete the tests from the date and time they are issued to you.

The final tests will be issued by our deadline which is today (15th) at 23:59 and if you receive your test at or before that time, you will then have 5 days from that point to complete it.

Good luck!

Hi, thanks for keeping us in the loop! Unrelated but will we get assessment feedback at some point?
Thanks

 

[Winter]

Anyone who completed White & Case Vacation Scheme application on deadline date received VI?

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Anyone know if I can do the Foot Anstey test today and then complete the video interview in another sitting (on the weekend)?

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Has anyone done the Milbank Watson Glaser?

 

[WillKitchen]

I am!

Happy plate spinning!

How are you finding it so far? And what affected your decision to do it now, instead of waiting for a TC offer?

 

[Ijustwanttobealawyer]

Congrats!! If you don't mind, could I ask when you applied and sat the test?

Of course! I applied on the deadline, sat the test on 22nd December and got 4677 (my
scores weren’t in that order though from memory)!

 

[startupgeek]

Happy plate spinning!

How are you finding it so far? And what affected your decision to do it now, instead of waiting for a TC offer?

i would say it has definitely been very demanding and i have sacrificed a lot of personal time to juggle between the two! also please dont underestimate the amount of content u would need to prep for the exam and make a consistent study plan/schedule or else ur gonna find urself forgetting a lot before the exam TT but given ur background in academia i believe u would be able to do it with flying colours!

in terms of why i did it, it's more like i wanted to jump right back into studying after my graduation last year in july while i still have the momentum and im very lucky and privileged enough to have the resources to even make that choice!

good luck