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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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I’m losing my mind and sanity
Heyyy…
Um is the 2025/2026 logbook of shame needed? I haven’t properly grasped what’s happened, but I’ve got my two cents and pen ready.
Um is the 2025/2026 logbook of shame needed? I haven’t properly grasped what’s happened, but I’ve got my two cents and pen ready.
Babes context please xx
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I present… The 2025/2026 logbook of shame! To summarise I think some firms have been very shameless this cycle and need to be added to a logbook of shame!
I need these firms to find shame in the 2026/2027 cycle because this cycle might take 1st place for the most shameless cycle I’ve ever seen!
1. Saying your non-rolling then trying to delete all evidence??
2. That firm that forgot to properly code their PFO emails, and people received “Dear %Candidate First Name% %Candidate Last Name%” emails??
3. People being given 7.5 minutes rather than 37.5 in reasonable adjustments.
Hold on… let me add this to my 2025/2026 logbook of shamelessness!
Idk who but someone must hear of this!
TOO LATE CC! Already added you to the 2025/2026 logbook of shamelessness!
Damn I thought I was about to hear a confession… I was like oooh I have some things I could add to the logbook of shame!😍 nvm xxx
I believe there’s between 90 and 100 places on the open days (3 open days with c30 people per open day) and from these they take up to 45 for VSs.
So that’s pretty much like a 50% chance. But it’s a lot more difficult to convert the VS to a TC cos I think they only offer c10 TCs out of 45 VS’ers…
So that’s pretty much like a 50% chance. But it’s a lot more difficult to convert the VS to a TC cos I think they only offer c10 TCs out of 45 VS’ers…
Hey!
Congratulations on the vacation scheme (and multiple ACs)!!
Totally get why this is stressful, even though it is a good problem to have! This is a tricky situation, but I would have an open and honest conversation with your firm about your situation and ask if it would be possible to take unpaid leave. Some firms are stricter on this, but you may be able to work out a different solution if they are unable to.
You are right not to want to close doors prematurely, so I would at least ask your firm so that you know where you stand!
I hope that you are able to work it out, and I hope you enjoy the scheme you have coming up!
For those who completed the Morgan Lewis TI, were there any commercial awareness-related questions? appreciate the fact that its mostly regarding motivation and competency but asking just in case they had a follow-up question related to CA
Hey!
I totally understand why you feel nervous about letting them now, but this is very normal and low risk!
They likely want to know for admin and planning purposes, especially with scheme allocation. Letting them know is highly unlikely to affect your chances - firms are expecting candidates to have other offers (hence why they ask you to let them know!), and this is exactly the kind of thing they ask to be flagged to make things easier on their end.
Best of luck!
Hello!
For a 150-word answer, I would try to keep it focused and personal. A structure that I would follow is:
1. Briefly define the value in your own words - 1-2 sentences to show that you understand what it means
2. Explain why it matters to you personally - what does it look like in practice for you, and why is it important?
3. Give a short and specific example that shows where you have displayed that value - this could be from work, uni, part-time job, extra-curriculars, etc.
4. Link it back to Weightmans - add a line or two on why this value resonates and aligns with their culture or the kind of lawyer that you want to be at the firm.
You don't need to use lots of examples - I would focus on depth over breadth. Just make sure that the example clearly demonstrates the value, rather than just stating it. I hope that assists!
40 in total - 20 on each scheme.
To add to this I think they mentioned at the open day they offer 5 TCs per scheme so 10/14 offers are given to VS’ers and the remaining 4 TCs are generally given to Direct TC candidates.
Ofc this can change but this is what grad rec said at the open day so it’s like a 25% chance of conversion from VS to TC. I read somewhere that Goodwin receive 2,000+ applications…
Ofc this can change but this is what grad rec said at the open day so it’s like a 25% chance of conversion from VS to TC. I read somewhere that Goodwin receive 2,000+ applications…
Hello!
A few resources below that I used / might be useful:
- Definitive Guide to Law Firm Case Studies (whilst this is a case study, instead of a written exercise, I found it super useful last cycle!)
- TCLA Written Exercises (a good way to practice if you are able to pay to access resources)
- Some law firms upload example written exercises online - I believe DWF has one available!
Hopefully they help as a starting point - best of luck!
LOOL not me making myself giggle then going about my journey but I mean if the people want a support club then…Damn I thought I was about to hear a confession… I was like oooh I have some things I could add to the logbook of shame!😍 nvm xxx
hey @Abbie Whitlock i hope you are well!
What is the best way to answer what news have you been following recently? I have a timeline of major breakthroughs that occurred, which multiple different news outlets have covered. But I am unsure of what questions I could be asked, and how long and how detailed I need to understand it.
Thank you so much !!
What is the best way to answer what news have you been following recently? I have a timeline of major breakthroughs that occurred, which multiple different news outlets have covered. But I am unsure of what questions I could be asked, and how long and how detailed I need to understand it.
Thank you so much !!
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