TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[lawstudent8373829]

I thought DLA Piper London Discovery Day application closes at 5pm? Why has it closed already…

 

[aspiringsolicitor2027]

Hoping APC sends out more written exercise invites and congratulations to everyone who has received one so far! It’s not easy so please prep but also be proud of yourselves.

HAPPY NEW WEEK GUYS, KEEP IT PUSHINGGGG

 

[Mayah123]

stage 2 is a mix of SJT and video interview questions

Thank you!

 

[trainee1012]

Anyone heard back from Mayer Brown post VI?

 

[EdiLawStudent]

Is there anyone that still has not recived the DLA CSR? I applied over 10 days ago

 

[Lawstoodent]

Hi everyone - does anyone have any insight into Jones Day’s AC?

 

[solicitor_2028]

Hi guys, I have started preparing for my third application cycle this year alongside working as a paralegal full-time. Upon reflecting on my performance in the past two cycles, I feel like I need to improve my WE section and its structure/content.

Although I got quite a bit of experience during uni (part-time job, uni exec committee roles x2, volunteering x2 , legal internships x2, mini-pupillage x1, open days x8, positions of responsibility x2) I don't think I'm able to utilise it as effectively in my applications.

I noticed I progressed much more in applications that required a CV over applications applied on candid or allhires. I don't know whether this is because I used bullet points in my CV and should be sticking to that for candid and allhires etc too? but I have heard that it's not recommended to write in bullet points unless specified either. Also, I don't know whether there is such a thing as TOO many WE entries and I should perhaps be cutting it down or pooling similar roles into one entries??

I'm in a bit of dilemma about this so ANY tips or advice on this would be greatly appreciated!!!!

 

[QuillandCounsel]

I thought DLA Piper London Discovery Day application closes at 5pm? Why has it closed already…

Same, I got it just now. Are they still going to send out any more acceptances?

 

[FutureLawyer_]

Same, I got it just now. Are they still going to send out any more acceptances?

Was you accepted onto it?

 

[QuillandCounsel]

Was you accepted onto it?

Yes, but a couple of my friends haven't received anything yet. Did you apply for London?

 

[FutureLawyer_]

Yes, but a couple of my friends haven't received anything yet. Did you apply for London?

Yeah, but I haven’t heard anything yet. I applied last min yesterday so hopefully they’re going through apps one at a time…

 

[jojo23]

Rejection from dla discovery days but received test for their vac scheme.... fair enough I guess

 

[OS23]

Hi! Has anyone attended White & Case's Early Careers Application & Interview Guidance webinar?

 

[QuillandCounsel]

Rejection from dla discovery days but received test for their vac scheme.... fair enough I guess

Is this for London?

 

[jojo23]

Y

Is this for London?

Yep

 

[Sky]

Y
Yep

Congrats! When did u submit CRS?

 

[jojo23]

Congrats! When did u submit CRS?

I think either last week Wednesday or Thursday
Initial application was submitted 22nd

 

[Jaysen]

Hey everyone! I’m delighted to welcome @Minhee, our new community assistant at TCLA. Please feel free to tag her if you have any questions.

And a shoutout to @Antoni Trochimowicz for his help over the past month.

 

[Novaa]

Rejection from dla discovery days but received test for their vac scheme.... fair enough I guess

A win is a win!!

 

[addy2004]

Bird & Bird virtual trainee day invite!