TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[asplawyer100]

Has anyone done / has the Irwin Mitchell AC tomorrow in London?

Is this for the business stream or individual

 

[Lamosophia4]

Anyone know how long you get to prepare for the Stephenson Harwood VI questions?

I think you get unlimited time to prep for each questions from what I remember from last year

 

[summersun]

Hi was PMC just a cover letter for VS or are there additional questions? Preparing for DTC app and can't go further if don't submit the cover letter but would rather prepare everything in advance.

 

[SNA99]

Does anyone have a list of firms that are still have direct TC applications open?

 

[SueD]

Hi was PMC just a cover letter for VS or are there additional questions? Preparing for DTC app and can't go further if don't submit the cover letter but would rather prepare everything in advance.

There were additional questions.

 

[lawstudent2]

Did anyone ever actually hear back from Mishcon post SJT in feb for summer ?

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Does anyone have a list of firms that are still have direct TC applications open?

Hey!

We have a list here on TCLA for Direct TC applications - you can find it here!

 

[llblawstudent]

Anyone have any tips for a HR competency interview? Is it still worth prepping motivational questions?

 

[summersun]

There were additional questions.

Thank you for replying. Would you mind sharing the questiosn if you know them? just so I can write the cover letter with them in mind.

 

[SueD]

Thank you for replying. Would you mind sharing the questiosn if you know them? just so I can write the cover letter with them in mind.

I’m really sorry but I can’t because you can’t access your application after you’ve submitted (v backward IT system!). It was before Christmas when I applied so can’t remember exactly but I’m sure they were v standard ones.

 

[MZJxLadha]

Do we reckon CRS will still send VIs or?

 

[User2640]

Thank you for replying. Would you mind sharing the questiosn if you know them? just so I can write the cover letter with them in mind.

Not sure if the questions for VS and DTC are the same but these are the ones for VS (plus you can just randomly upload a doc to progress to the next page, as long as you replace the actual one by the deadline then you’d be fine):

Tell us about a personal achievement outside of law that you're proud of. What did it teach you? (Max. 250 words)

PMC has offices in several locations. How do you think our office locations support our work and client relationship and how could this be improved? Consider a new office opening or practice area expansion/addition. (Max. 250 words)

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Wee bit confused, is the CRS VI final stage?

 

[summersun]

Wee bit confused, is the CRS VI final stage?

for the VS yes

 

[Donna Paulsen]

for the VS yes

Omg the pressure is ON x

 

[Florencejones]

Hey, I am just about to start the written stage of the test. Can I ask how many questions there were? I am hoping to do them all today but wondering if there are more than a couple I may need to make time tomorrow.

I think there’s two but you only get to see one at a time

 

[flamingocelot]

When people say VI in this thread, are they talking about an actual interview that's just online or the recorded video answers to questions?

 

[theconfusedlawyer]

When people say VI in this thread, are they talking about an actual interview that's just online or the recorded video answers to questions?

Generally people mean the recorded video answers

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Hi @Abbie Whitlock
Just had a quick doubt about a term
Have you ever talked about a Masters Service Agreement in an AC? I just came across the term and I was wondering if people use this in AC's or they just say Main contract/agreement?

 

[Cristiano Ronaldo sui]

@Abbie Whitlock , just needed some guidance on commercial awareness - How are AI, tariffs, private credit growth, ESG pressures, and geopolitical tensions reshaping the commercial landscape and affecting law firms?