TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[legallybrunnette]

Hi everyone! Can anyone give me advice on how to mentally prepare for an interview? While I feel excited to be given this opportunity, I am genuinely an anxious person and I feel like it is more nerve-racking than exciting for me at the moment. For any fellow anxious friends, I would love to hear your thoughts!

 

[anonymous.15]

Stephenson Harwood PFO. Surprising given I progressed to the next stage in last year’s DTC and their questions this year were similar

Sameeeee

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Sameeeee

Their losses 😎

 

[hopingforamiracle]

Has anyone not received anything from Stephenson Harwood? Is delulu the solulu (eek)? 🙃

 

[nonlawstudent98]

Hi everyone! Can anyone give me advice on how to mentally prepare for an interview? While I feel excited to be given this opportunity, I am genuinely an anxious person and I feel like it is more nerve-racking than exciting for me at the moment. For any fellow anxious friends, I would love to hear your thoughts!

So firstly you need to try to shift your mindset from nerves to excitement (easier said than done - I know). Know that you are capable and all you have to do is show your knowledge on the day of the interview. You deserve to be there and this is your opportunity!
I try to just relax the day before the interview, don't do any cramming, and spend time with friends or family. It helps to calm my nerves a bit. At that point you have to trust that you've done the prep and you are going to do well!
As an anxious girlie it really helps me to have a green tea or something before the interview and if possible, have a hot mug with me during the interview. I don't drink out of it but just cupping my hands around a warm mug helps to calm the anxiety.

 

[Lamosophia4]

Has anyone not received anything from Stephenson Harwood? Is delulu the solulu (eek)? 🙃

I have not heard anything yet either

 

[Maria56]

Any news from Clyde for summer?

 

[ktg_]

In previous years people have popped up in mid March saying “was told to wait until now to share but CRS VS!” And they said they’d heard back about a week prior

Oh damn! I’m going to take it as a pfo from them then 😭😭

 

[summersun]

Hi sorry to hear about all these PFO for SH. Were these all for Spring? I think thye ad both srping and summer? trying to see if I should be delulu or more realistic

 

[Legal12345]

Congratulations!!! I’m still waiting to hear back. I’m very hit or miss on how I did it was my first ever in person AC :/ what date did u do your AC?

Thank you!! It was also my first AC and I did it on the 29th Jan

 

[nonlawstudent98]

Has anyone heard from Sidley or Stevens & Bolton recently?

 

[Maria123]

No way congrats that’s an amazing achievement!! I’m on the fence with how I did; I am telling myself not to be optimistic because it was my first one. I did my AC in Feb so let’s see. Either way it was a really amazing experience to combat nerves etc. congrats again so happy to hear you received good news!

 

[SueD]

Has anyone who had a Bristows WE deadline for 23rd Feb managed to hear back regarding first round interviews?

I had deadline of 19 Feb (did WE on 16 Feb) and haven’t heard anything.

 

[Legal12345]

No way congrats that’s an amazing achievement!! I’m on the fence with how I did; I am telling myself not to be optimistic because it was my first one. I did my AC in Feb so let’s see. Either way it was a really amazing experience to combat nerves etc. congrats again so happy to hear you received good news!

Thank you so much, I hope you get positive news!

 

[amb303]

Oh damn! I’m going to take it as a pfo from them then 😭😭

I think there isn’t necessarily cause for concern yet! They’ve also previously done two rounds of vac scheme offers, and the first round also might not have gone out yet!

 

[helenaskelton]

Shoosmiths reserve list London, is everyone else on reserve list for London or regional?

Is this after the SJT for the TC?

 

[Donuttime]

Thank you so much, I hope you get positive news!

Congratulations!! Did they say or allude to how many spaces were left by any chance?

 

[Donna Paulsen]

CRS VI (Cheltenham) finally!

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Hi @Abbie Whitlock
I hope you're well!
I have an AC coming up and there's a presentation where I have to speak to a client and choose an option out of five and say why it's the best one.
What do you think would be the best way to structure this?

Hey!

I am doing well, thank you - hope you are too! Congratulations on the AC invite!

For this type of presentation, structure and your judgement usually matter more than getting the "right" option. I would structure it as:

• Start with a brief introduction confirming that you understand the client's objectives, and quickly go over what you'll cover
• Summarise the options concisely, and highlight key pros, risks, and the wider commercial implications of each. This shows that you have taken them into account when making your final decision, demonstrating balanced judgement.
• Next, clearly recommend one option. It is usually important to be decisive and link your reasoning directly to the client's priorities (e.g. cost, risk, timing, reputation, etc.). Additionally, I would acknowledge any downsides but explain why this is acceptable (+ therefore still the best option)
• Finish with a short conclusion that reinforces why your recommendations best meets their objectives, and invite any questions.

I hope that assists, and best of luck with the AC!

 

[ellabella135]

Do slaughters people have under consideration on their portal - I still have just interview confirmed