TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[alanshore]

So if DLA CRS is automatic, do they screen after CRS?

 

[Holiday7]

May I ask whether the Freshfields pfo was post stage 1 or 2?

Regarding SJTs, I'm a bit lost on them also.

Stage 1, bit demoralising but first pfo of the cycle had to come at some point. Better to get it over with early.

 

[aja262]

Hello,
Really lost on how to structure a CV for something like a vacation scheme (this is for Cleary's winter VS). I know what a 'normal' CV with bullet points and headings looks like, but more unsure on if I need to include secondary/A-level grades, how many pages it should be, if I should be listing awards from age 16-18 when I've already graduated university, etc.

Thanks!

 

[Inquisitive]

Stage 1, bit demoralising but first pfo of the cycle had to come at some point. Better to get it over with early.

Agreed. I already have HSFK & DLA pfos. Simply makes us more resilient

 

[Henrik]

has anyone heard back from winston taylor for the open day?

Yes I heard back today

 

[lauramw36]

Reed Smith online assessment just came through!

 

[MZJxLadha]

RS tests received

 

[QuillandCounsel]

RS test!

 

[Jaysen]

RS tests received

RS test!

Reed Smith online assessment just came through!

Good luck!

 

[aspiringsolicitor2027]

Sorry I just did the AS commercial awareness preliminary round and can I just say that I’m in shock I THOUGHT I HAD GOOD COMMERCIAL AWARENESS.

You deserve a TC just for the energy you bring on here daily. I love it!!! About to do mine later today ahaha. If there is anything I learnt from last year, its to wait as long as possible for anything ASCAC related

 

[jojo23]

RS test!

When did you apply?
Have a sneaking suspicion im gonna get a pfo

 

[QuillandCounsel]

When did you apply?
Have a sneaking suspicion im gonna get a pfo

14th of sept I believe

 

[jojo23]

14th of sept I believe

I submitted mine on the 15th
My stress is reaching nova level

 

[Amz2006]

paul weiss winter vac updates anyone?

 

[MZJxLadha]

I submitted mine on the 15th
My stress is reaching nova level

I was under the impression that it was auto, based on eligibility, so I think you’ll get it? At least, that’s what it was last year?

 

[Unknowncabbage]

Is talking about a deal from 2025 too long ago in a why this firm question?

 

[qweasd27]

Hi!

I did the interview and got invited to the AC - do you have any tips?

How quick after your interview did you hear back?

 

[Lawstoodent]

I did it on Friday heard back Monday