TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[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?????????

 

[hopingforamiracle]

Mischon please, something, anything 🙏🏼

 

[jagath]

might be another day
without SLAUGHTER AND MAY/ 😍

Anything from slaughters yet?

 

[Shawshank728394]

might be another day
without SLAUGHTER AND MAY/ 😍

Ffs why please can they just reject me already

 

[Madison Pinewall]

Ffs why please can they just reject me already

they've been sending offers to applicants after lunch 1-3pm times

 

[hxnnahrobinson]

The wait post AC is excruciating. Focusing on uni and my part time work, but it’s still so hard not to fret.

 

[user397485]

they've been sending offers to applicants after lunch 1-3pm times

hve there been non law offers

 

[Bread]

hi everyone, just hoping to get some advice - hopefully this doesn't seem super out of touch (and thank you so much to everyone on this forum who has given me advice!!!!!) I've accepted 2 vac scheme offers, but last week received a direct TC offer (at a dream firm) which I've accepted. What do I do about the vac schemes? I know the normal answer is check the contracts etc. There is nothing I can see in any of the contracts that actually stops me from doing the vac schemes, but I am concerned it is bad form. Does anyone have any advice for this?

I guess the question is why you’d do the vac schemes. Is there a chance of you wanting a TC with one of those firms?

 

[Shawshank728394]

they've been sending offers to applicants after lunch 1-3pm times

Thank you! will wait in suspense…

 

[hxnnahrobinson]

congrats! may i ask when you did the AC and how long it took you to hear back?

 

[Madison Pinewall]

hve there been non law offers

Idk!

 

[Madison Pinewall]

For those waiting for SM, I think they technically can keep us in suspense until at least the end of next week legitimately. So don't spend all day thinking about it!

 

[helenaskelton]

Anyone heard from Winston post test?

 

[summersun]

VWV AC (london) !