TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[Antoni Trochimowicz]

Hi! Probs an obvious question but could someone please confirm what Eversheds mean by *internal* TC applications (e.g., those already at the firm like paralegals) or is it open to anyone? Thanks!

Hi, no worries about whether the question is obvious or not, going into the cycle I was also confused often by such things. In regards to this, I assume that is specifically for people, like you said, who are paralegals at the firm already.

 

[Louislitty]

Has anyone found it useful to use AI generated sample Watson Glaser Questions - if not, what is the best platform for practice? I found a million different "practice courses" online, but i want one with multiple practice exams, not just one. I dont mind paying

 

[mg42guy32]

Hi!!

I know a lot of firms let you, and their website does say:

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But if you do want more reassurance, I’d say email them.

Brilliant thank you so much!

 

[QuillandCounsel]

What is the best way to frame your work experience for a VS application? I applied for a DTC this year and got quite far but they wanted work experience in bullet points rather than paragraphs.

 

[gigi401]

Has anyone found it useful to use AI generated sample Watson Glaser Questions - if not, what is the best platform for practice? I found a million different "practice courses" online, but i want one with multiple practice exams, not just one. I dont mind paying

Assessment day has quite a lot of practice tests.

 

[Z48]

And Latham and Watkins only give you three days for the test. Funny thing is, it's the second day today already and they have not even sent the link yet.

Same issue here!

Have you checked your application portal? Last year they didn’t send a separate link for the assessment it just said to log back into your account in the submission confirmation email. May have changed this year though

 

[zavshay]

Have you checked your application portal? Last year they didn’t send a separate link for the assessment it just said to log back into your account in the submission confirmation email. May have changed this year thoughView attachment 8390

Thanks for letting us know! Yeah, they've changed the portal this year, so doesn't seem to be any option to access the assessment on the application portal.

I did get a reply by Grad Rec to say they are investigating the issue and the 3 day deadline will not start until the test is received- for everyone who is waiting too

 

[dannyp123]

Hi everyone! I’d really appreciate some advice on applying to certain firms.

I have quite a lot of tech-related experience, including a growth role at an AI financial wellbeing start-up, a vacation scheme in a firm’s Corporate Technology department, and I’m now pursuing an LLM in Law, Technology & Innovation. Naturally, I’ve been thinking about leaning into this in my applications.

I’ve found this relatively easy with a firm like Orrick, where technology, innovation and emerging companies are clearly central to the firm’s work. However, I’m less sure how to approach a firm like Gibson Dunn.

My understanding is that Gibson Dunn is much broader, with a particularly strong focus on areas such as M&A, private equity and complex disputes, rather than being defined by particular sectors. That said, the firm does regularly work with technology companies and has a strong Technology Transactions practice.

Would it be misguided to make my interest in Gibson Dunn’s work with technology clients part of my “Why Gibson Dunn?” answer, given my own background? Or should I focus more heavily on the firm’s broader M&A/PE offering and use my tech experience as an additional point of connection rather than the main reason for applying?

I’m conscious of wanting to show a genuine connection to the firm without trying to make it into something it isn’t. Any advice would be really helpful!!