TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Ijustwanttobealawyer]

i got an email with further information a week before my AC

Thanks so much for confirming!!

 

[LawAspirer]

cooley interview invite!!!!!!!!! i’m in shock i did the watson glaser yesterday morning😭😭

May I ask - are you an international candidate ?

 

[soph107048]

Is it reasonable to ask whether any other assessment centre dates are available if the one provided is one day after my compulsory exam in a different country (year abroad) with the exam finishing late in the day? Worried abt travel issues and wondering if i should email and ask if any other dates would potentially be available but ofc accepting the original date if none other are possible

 

[HM_faux]

Has anyone not got any e-mail for Trowers? Even a holding e-mail re AC dates?

I heard back today and received an AC invite!

 

[summersun]

Is it reasonable to ask whether any other assessment centre dates are available if the one provided is one day after my compulsory exam in a different country (year abroad) with the exam finishing late in the day? Worried abt travel issues and wondering if i should email and ask if any other dates would potentially be available but ofc accepting the original date if none other are possible

I think it would be quite reasonable as travel can be unpredictable especcially if you are abroad. In the worst case they would just say they don't have any other date.

 

[ZB]

Hi, has anyone done the Gateley online simulate/ video interview?

 

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

Just got a rejection email from HFW post application even though I got to their AC twice in the past??? They told me to definitely try again, and then just rejected me 😭

Tbf getting to AC twice for the same firm is impressive I think a 3rd is unheard of!

May I ask when you applied? As I’ve received zero communication from them

 

[nbjani]

Ok so that HFW pfo stung 🫠 spent so much time on the app, went to events including YMP talks etc 😭

 

[Novaa]

Is it reasonable to ask whether any other assessment centre dates are available if the one provided is one day after my compulsory exam in a different country (year abroad) with the exam finishing late in the day? Worried abt travel issues and wondering if i should email and ask if any other dates would potentially be available but ofc accepting the original date if none other are possible

Congratulations and very reasonable!!

I had a friend in a similar situation who was even given the option of completing the AC virtually in said country or in one of their offices there.

So firms are usually flexible and should understand 😍

 

[ilikelaw]

May I ask - are you an international candidate ?

uk

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Is it reasonable to ask whether any other assessment centre dates are available if the one provided is one day after my compulsory exam in a different country (year abroad) with the exam finishing late in the day? Worried abt travel issues and wondering if i should email and ask if any other dates would potentially be available but ofc accepting the original date if none other are possible

Hello!

I would absolutely reach out to the graduate recruitment team, as this is a very reasonable request! I was in a similar situation last cycle where I had to request different AC dates for my Reed Smith AC as the only available options were during a vacation scheme I was completing - firms are generally very understanding, particularly if you have a genuine reason (i.e. potential travel issues)

 

[HM_faux]

I heard back today and received an AC invite!

Grateful for any advice or tips for the Trowers & Hamlins AC at the London office. This is my first ever AC too.. pretty nervous :/

 

[Adnanlone]

Has anyone heard back from HL????

 

[FutureLawyer_]

Are there any free amberjack practice tests ?

 

[RVD23]

Tbf getting to AC twice for the same firm is impressive I think a 3rd is unheard of!

May I ask when you applied? As I’ve received zero communication from them

Hi, I applied right when the application window opened

 

[baj5]

Giving up on Perkins at this point, I sent an email on Friday, still nothing.

 

[user397485]

did anyone have slaughters interviews and how did they go

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

CRS just saw my LinkedIn, literally I don't connect with anyone within the firm and never attended their Open Day, is it a good news? Cooley did it like weeks ago but they hold on me. Hmm I applied for their DTC, though lol.

 

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

Giving up on Perkins at this point, I sent an email on Friday, still nothing.

It’s Monday morning.

I work full time and once it hits Friday I’m drained. Give them until tomorrow cob to get back to you.

 

[Saul_specter]

HSF ac SVS