TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[legaleagle13]

When were the waves?

Wednesday 30 September: holding email
Thursday 1 October (mid afternoon): first batch of written exercise invites
Friday 2 October (mid morning): second batch of written exercise invites

*based on what people have been saying on this thread

 

[Cristiano Ronaldo sui]

Hey @Antoni Trochimowicz two quick questions 1) Im applying for Sullcrom, however, their website doesn't express a word limit for the cover letter. Thus, would 1 page be sufficient? Since you did an ac there, could you also provide some tips?

2) Would you be cognisant of any newsletter or website that publishes daily reports on the UK's macroeconomic trends, similar to FT's Spotify?

Thanking you in anticipation !

 

[Belledoeslaw12*]

They sent a batch yesterday, a batch today, and I’m manifesting some more batches for next week!

Me too! Lets hope

 

[alanshore]

anyone heard back for HLC lift off post test

 

[EdiLawStudent]

DLA CRS! applied 24/09

`i applied on this day as well- still havent heard anything :/

 

[Scottishlion]

Hey, has anyone progressed to Hogan Lovell's video interview for spring vacation scheme?

 

[anon78365222111]

Hey, has anyone progressed to Hogan Lovell's video interview for spring vacation scheme?

Don’t think they’ve even sent Winter AC’s

 

[Jonjones]

Does Cleary's WG give u a report after like CC?

 

[tealzeal]

heyy has anyone who applied to winston taylor's open days heard back yet?

 

[Hopeful applicant]

In the work experience section is there any rule of thumb as to how many work experiences to put? Also, what is the best practice for the descriptions. Allhires usually allows 250 words - should we use it for CV-like bullet points, or is that an indication that the firms are looking for a mini-essay?

I would really appreciate any insight - i tend to include a lot of information and a lot of experience but i am not sure if thats the way to go about it.- i assume, with the volume of apps, they do not spend too much time reading it

 

[FutureLawyer_]

I would really appreciate any insight - i tend to include a lot of information and a lot of experience but i am not sure if thats the way to go about it.- i assume, with the volume of apps, they do not spend too much time reading it

Again, very dependent on the firm. I’d try to find any info online as to how the firm prefers you to structure it. E.g., no more then 10, no volunteering etc etc. if you’re unsure, I would add everything you think is relevant as they won’t penalise you for it! I would say majority of time time, or if you’re unsure, to write in full pros.

As a rule of thumb, or if you cannot find anything online, to do a brief description of your role and what you done and the skills that you have learnt from it.

Other people relate it back to the role of a trainee. I wouldn’t say there is one way to answer this, so don’t worry!

 

[tldrba]

Why did I suddenly forget all my spelling and grammar during HLC’s proofreading test?

 

[Unknowncabbage]

Why did I suddenly forget all my spelling and grammar during HLC’s proofreading test?

dw, I did too

 

[thelawyer.com]

Anyone heard back form STB? (Winter vac)

 

[alanshore]

DLA Piper online test. Wonder what kinda screening they're doing

 

[alanshore]

also anyone has any tips on neurosight tests? seems like hell ngl

 

[yellowbirds008]

milbank stage 2!

 

[rrr]

Does anyone have insights into how many achievements Mishcon are expecting? and is that going to be the foundational question for the ai chatbox?

 

[LawApplicant111]

Anyone heard back form STB? (Winter vac)

Rejected post interview

 

[LawApplicant111]

milbank stage 2!

Just received this also. Do you know if it's timed?