TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Another commercial topic crossed my mind. Check it out:

Commercial Discussion 2026

Hello everyone, I thought it might be a good idea to have a place to discuss some commercial issues - how they affect law firms and clients especially. Feel free to drop anything that has caught your eye in the news and let's discuss!

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[xMontmorency]

Is it OK to refer to my notes (ie switching tabs) while preparing for a VI (before I hit "record") on Cappfinity? Does the firm log this/have issue with this?

Dude I read out all my VI answers from a word file. How are they going to know?

 

[LawAspirer]

Did anybody hear from Orrick for Spring Vac Scheme?

 

[FutureLawyer_]

Has anyone completed eversheds ac?

 

[Hinkle_dinkle]

Does anyone know when people can expect to hear back from Simmons Spring Vac AC,?

 

[an03]

Does anyone known the Browne Jacobson applicaton qs?

 

[EfficientBag123]

Does anyone know when people can expect to hear back from Simmons Spring Vac AC,?

What office is this for? I’m waiting on Bristol.

 

[LegallyBrunette_]

What office is this for? I’m waiting on Bristol.

I've also applied to the Simmons Bristol office and I've not heard back yet. Pretty sure the Bristol office only does a Summer VS!

 

[AspiringComLaw]

Has anyone heard back from HL after completing the job simulation assessment?

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Are bullet points okay in a Written exercise?
I always use them for advantages and disadvantages so it is easier to read and more concise - but I'm not too sure now
@Afraz Akhtar @Abbie Whitlock any insight would be much appreciated!

Hello!

Great question - I would say that they are generally okay (depending on the type of document that you have been asked to produce). I have used bullet points in previous written exercises (e.g. emails, memos, reports, etc.) as, like you said, they make things much clearer and easier to read.

As long as you introduce them properly and don't rely on them too heavily (i.e. still explain your reasoning in short paragraphs), they are usually absolutely fine and often appreciated!

 

[Mikeross750]

Should I assume PFO from Withers for Spring? Interviewed pre-Christmas and apparently some people already received offers.

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Is it OK to refer to my notes (ie switching tabs) while preparing for a VI (before I hit "record") on Cappfinity? Does the firm log this/have issue with this?

@Abbie Whitlock (sorry will also go ahead and tag some people who i think might have a response?) @Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner @Jessica Pearson - Managing Director

Hello!

It's possible that firms might have different policies on this, but I've always done this when preparing for VIs with unlimited preparation time and it hasn't caused any issues (as far as I'm aware!). If you're still unsure, it might be worth reaching out to the graduate recruitment team to double-check, as I'm sure they'd be happy to confirm this for you

 

[user55998384]

it anyone still waiting for latham spring update?? driving myslef crazy

 

[I’m a celebrity get me out of here - VS/TC edn]

How did people find the Willkie WE? (Given everyone has completed it)

500 word count was a little hard but happy to have completed

 

[soph107048]

Has anyone heard back from:

W&C post VI
HL post VI
Clyde & Co post VI
Bakers Summer post SJT
Sidley post app
Travers post app

Would be super grateful for a response

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Has anyone heard back from:

W&C post VI
HL post VI
Clyde & Co post VI
Bakers Summer post SJT
Sidley post app
Travers post app

Would be super grateful for a response

Are these for summer apps?

 

[F2020202]

For BCLP, do they send you an email saying you've passed or fail the initial test? I got an email with my feedback report but it doesn't seem to have any indicator of passing / failing.

 

[EfficientBag123]

I've also applied to the Simmons Bristol office and I've not heard back yet. Pretty sure the Bristol office only does a Summer VS!

So does London. I’m anxious to hear!

 

[maxro]

Has anyone heard back from:

W&C post VI
HL post VI
Clyde & Co post VI
Bakers Summer post SJT
Sidley post app
Travers post app

Would be super grateful for a response

No for W&C post VI, Clyde & Co post VI & Travers post app

 

[soph107048]

Are these for summer apps?

Yess