TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Rads]

Hello, I know this is for vac scheme but anyone who got Stage 2 of firms like FF, Macfarlanes and Latham, can you help me with how to do well at their SJT VI? Not looking for questions but how to approach these VIs

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

Has anyone heard from Perkins Coie?

 

[Chak]

Has anyone been rejected from Withers after doing a partner interview yet? I'm assuming they're going to let us all know next week, but still wanted to check!

Hi! Can I ask how long have you waited for to hear back post SJT?

 

[justlikeapill]

About to take the Clyde & Co VI in a bit. ANY INSIGHTS? I'm begging

 

[Ijustwanttobealawyer]

For anyone looking to apply to Greenberg Traurig, it looks like they’ve re-opened their applications and have a deadline of 19th January!

 

[sjm251102]

anyone heard from Burges Salmon yet?

 

[user24710026]

Does anyone have advice on figuring out whether something a recruiter has sent you is a legit opportunity?

I have been reached out to by someone who is very clearly a legit recruiter (verified on LinkedIn, been around for ages), but something about the role just does not sit quite right with me.

 

[meredithgrey]

Does anyone have advice on figuring out whether something a recruiter has sent you is a legit opportunity?

I have been reached out to by someone who is very clearly a legit recruiter (verified on LinkedIn, been around for ages), but something about the role just does not sit quite right with me.

I've had this before and it was an unpaid opportunity which required a lot of hours and work so check for things like that maybe? Also could ask questions for more info and check if the role is advertised elsewhere online

 

[Deleted member 43292]

Does anyone have advice on figuring out whether something a recruiter has sent you is a legit opportunity?

I have been reached out to by someone who is very clearly a legit recruiter (verified on LinkedIn, been around for ages), but something about the role just does not sit quite right with me.

Are you sure the email came from that recruiter personally? I've heard instances of scammers impersonating known and credited recruiters (so when candidates search on LinkedIn, they will be reassured), but the email actually never came from the actual recruiter themselves.

Just tread with caution! and I agree with the person above, maybe see if the role is a legitimate role that's been advertised.

 

[user24710026]

I've had this before and it was an unpaid opportunity which required a lot of hours and work so check for things like that maybe? Also could ask questions for more info and check if the role is advertised elsewhere online

Are you sure the email came from that recruiter personally? I've heard instances of scammers impersonating known and credited recruiters (so when candidates search on LinkedIn, they will be reassured), but the email actually never came from the actual recruiter themselves.

Just tread with caution! and I agree with the person above, maybe see if the role is a legitimate role that's been advertised.

I agree with both of these, thank you! I cannot seem to find it advertised online which is a big sticking point, as well as the fact that it doesn't appear to require me to have done the SQE by the time the contract would start. Nothing seems legit apart from the recruiter haha, which is what is tripping me up. (For reference he messaged on LinkedIn where he has the recruiter verification thing and I can directly see his profile)

 

[Chelsea101]

Does anybody have advice for a role play exercise at AC? Specifically Internal Meeting Simulation ones? Thank you so much

 

[Mikeross750]

For those who have done the OC deductive test, any tips on how to prepare for it?

pray.

 

[flamingocelot]

Hi! Can I ask how long have you waited for to hear back post SJT?

I did the SJT on December 1st, and got the second test to do on December 3rd and the same day I was offered the interview.

 

[Chelsea101]

CMS Manchester AC -- Anyone with insights would be greatly appreciated (I have done AC at Mishcon and HSFK before) Thank you!

 

[Mikeross750]

Has anyone been rejected from Withers after doing a partner interview yet? I'm assuming they're going to let us all know next week, but still wanted to check!

Hey, was wondering what makes you think we will hear back next week? I also interviewed with them, pre-Christmas.

 

[Afuturetrainee]

Has anyone heard back from GD for summer

 

[flamingocelot]

Hey, was wondering what makes you think we will hear back next week? I also interviewed with them, pre-Christmas.

Someone else who got an interview was told they would hear back in the third week of January. I also interviewed pre-Christmas, and they told me I'd hear within 7 days (which, needless to say, didn't happen ), so I am just assuming based on what the other person was told

 

[legalbeast]

Does anybody have advice for a role play exercise at AC? Specifically Internal Meeting Simulation ones? Thank you so much

lol eversheds

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Hey guys,
For those still messaging me about Clyde and co virtual interview for insights:

- 6 questions. 1 min prep. 2 min answe.
- prepare for situational questions, and motivational.
- case studies/materials that you can look over for as long as you want. Questions relate to these, but detail is not expected.

I'm not going to reveal specific questions/ trade questions for those of other applications etc, as that puts those who took the VI earlier (inc me for this, and others if I trade for other info) at a competitive disadvantage - especially as these are suitability assessments. Hope this helps.

 

[Novaa]

Hmm… LOL!