TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[legal18]

Withers strengths: learning agility and detail

Weakness: relationship builder 😬😬

Thoughts?

 

[AGB2060]

Also as a heads up for those prepping for Skadden, you'll probably already be aware but just in case: they will have a copy of your CV, application form and written exericse in front of them

Even the Written Exercise?? Do they tend to ask questions abou ti

 

[sofiiamartynenko]

If anyone has any W&C VI insights or advice I’d be really grateful! 😊

when did you hear back post SJT?

 

[sofiiamartynenko]

is getting collaboration as an area for development in W&C capp a bad sign

not necessarily! a lot of the time your "area for development" is just the area you scored slightly lower in than the others: it doesnt mean that you scored much lower or are actually in need of development there I got scattered results on SJTs across all firms applied to (incl collaboration as area for dev) and got progressed by most so dont worry

 

[Wanda Maximoff]

You should manifest your ability to predict the future and see the past as scarlet witch, the strongest sorcerer who travel through universe!

I am just a human as a lawyer and screaming skill

That is class ! 😂 🙌

 

[legallybrunnette]

Reed Smith AC OMG!!!! First AC, any tips??

Congrats, all the best! May I ask how long it took for you to hear back from them?

Many thanks!

 

[BuddyingLawyer744]

Does anyone know if Paul, Weiss spring has been replying to people?

 

[legal18]

Any insights into Forsters VI? From this year or last would be much appreciated x

 

[lawyersum]

bates wells AC! Received it yesterday but completely scrolled past hehe. Anyone have any tips? I can share insights for Jones Day AC and other app stages I have passed!

 

[sofiiamartynenko]

has anyone gotten a PFO for links spring/summer? the wait is getting unbearably long

 

[hxnnahrobinson]

Any updates on Irwin Mitchell or Addleshaw Goddard post video interviews?

Been ghosted by CMS following my video interview, despite other people being offered assessment centres

 

[J1234]

when did you hear back post SJT?

I submitted application on 11/12, completed test on 12/12 and then got a VI invite yesterday (16/01)

 

[Lawyergyal123!]

does anyone have any recommendations for some practice case studies, i am really struggling to find any. SEO refused to help because it a non sponsor firm and so did Rare, and aspiring solicitors just havent replied to me. i come from a low socio economic background so cant even afford to pay for the subscriptions online ((

 

[elle woods]

does anyone have any recommendations for some practice case studies, i am really struggling to find any. SEO refused to help because it a non sponsor firm and so did Rare, and aspiring solicitors just havent replied to me. i come from a low socio economic background so cant even afford to pay for the subscriptions online ((

hey i'll dm you!

 

[T. Rainee]

hey i'll dm you!

hey, can you please share with me too!

 

[TCGrad1642]

Ok guys, it's Friday night la


Forsters PFO, I'd rather the responseless vibe lol

I’m so curious if this is a scouse la or a Singaporean la

 

[user123987]

hey i'll dm you!

May you also help me with this please. Same struggle

 

[gmmd1012]

hey i'll dm you!

I'll be grateful for your insights too!

 

[elle woods]

... i shouldnt have said anything LMAO

 

[elle woods]

I'll send it on here then just to make it easier for everyone