TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[TCLAuser2002]

Does anyone have Mcdermott Written Exercise on Wednesday? or did it in the past!

 

[Diana54]

heyy how long did it take to hear back post WE?

I heard back 7 days later

 

[Cristiano Ronaldo sui]

The Ropes AC is insane they’ve squished the entire W&C grad rec process into a single day like I didn’t know that was humanely possible lmao. It’s gna be tough but hopefully we smash it!

do yk what the elevator-pitch style presentation constitutes?

 

[SueD]

I kinda feel like the teaching isn't even that important - like.... you can learn this stuff off of youtube and textbooks. I did PGDL (actually MA) at Ulaw and SQE on my own and mostly the PGDL was just a way to set fire to £15k.

I’m confused - don’t all non-law graduates have to do PGDL? I thought that was my only option? Doesn’t it kind of condense parts of a law degree so you can the do SQE?

 

[silonthesofa]

I’m confused - don’t all non-law graduates have to do PGDL? I thought that was my only option? Doesn’t it kind of condense parts of a law degree so you can the do SQE?

Under the SQE route, you don’t have to, but most (if not all) firms want you to any way.

 

[ZB]

Hi did anyone get onto the DWF Ethnic minority and social mobility scheme?

 

[ZB]

Hi if anyone got onto the ethnic minority and social mobility scheme for DWF, could u please message me

 

[Dannie]

heyy how long did it take to hear back post WE?

exactly one week for me

 

[Isobel.liddle]

SH VI - managed to somehow only see the email this morning (normally im always checking) fingers crossed for this one!

 

[Shawshank728394]

Anything from slaughters yet?

 

[soph107048]

exactly one week for me

Okok you didnt get a confirmation email after doing it right?

 

[ilikelaw]

shout out to everyone who never heard back from ashurst svs post-app, think today is going to be the long-awaited pfo day!

 

[elenesali]

exactly one week for me

Hi!
Do you remember how long/brief was your memo by any chance?

 

[LH4]

Will we hear from Mishcons today.. place your bets

 

[axelrod901]

Hi guys, just to confirm for those who have done the Browne Jacobson online assessment, there is no VI questions right? Only two written questions after amberjack style assessment questions right? Thank you!

 

[ilikelaw]

ASHURST PFO FINALLY

 

[Cece176]

Finally got ashurt PFO too lmao

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

@Abbie Whitlock, I hope you're well!

If a firm asks why you want to train at that firm, and you want to talk about the breadth of experience you can get and the fact that you can work in more diverse areas like leisure and retail, how would you recommend approaching this? I was thinking of linking this to my modules this year at university and how I picked them to broaden my thinking and experiences, but I'm unsure if that would even work and, if so, how to write a cohesive answer. I hope this makes sense haha, any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Hi!

I am doing well, thank you - I hope you are too!

I‘d say that makes sense! Overall, I’d keep it simple and structured - you could:

• Start with the firm and briefly mention their strength across diverse sectors (e.g. leisure, retail, etc.) and show that you understand what this means for trainees at the firm (i.e. they gain exposure to a wide range of areas)
• Then explain why that breadth matters to you - this is where your modules line works really well! I’d say that rather than just saying you wanted variety, I’d frame it as a pattern and a conscious choice (e.g. “At university, I‘ve deliberately chosen modules across different areas because I enjoy developing a broader perspective and understanding how different areas of law interact with each other”)

I’d say that your answer should cover the firm, why it is distinctive, and why that suits how you think and make decisions.

Best of luck!

 

[elizabethkate]

ashurst pfo

 

[plsgivemetc]

thanks Ashurst for attaching CV advice by targetjobs the way law firms have treated applicants following rejections has really made me dislike them. Why is it so hard to use the AI they use to at least tell me what they’re looking for in the online test?????????