TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[Enyonam]

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

Thank you! how did it go?! I truly hope it was better than mine.

Do you know when we get the results?

 

[dylanfaden]

How to answer ‘why do you want to become a solicitor’? I like the processes behind things you see in the everyday world and solving complex issues to minimise them to simple solutions but I don’t think that’s enough. Do I have to link back to the firm? Link back to my work experience? Thanks!

I usually begin with why law, what shaped your motivation/understanding and then.. start with the obvious, why not a barrister? It's good to have some exposure to the bar so if you have any minis under your belt or advocacy you could then compare and contrast and tie in solicitor experiences.

In my opinion there are looking for informed decisions, not the ones you think are right. Therefore, you cannot say with certainty why solicitor if you haven't experienced other professions or gained enough insight

 

[ZK23]

Hi, is it worth waiting until after an open day to apply to a firm if they screen on a rolling basis? The OD is just a few days away, deadline is 30 Nov. Thanks

I'd wait until after the OD if the application has written questions. This way you can use the OD to strengthen your motivations for wanting to join the firm and make your application stand out. Also, 30th Nov is several weeks away, so you have a fair bit of time.

 

[username10341034]

Can someone tell me what the Milbank tests involve? Trying to work out if they include VIs

 

[natz]

Can someone tell me what the Milbank tests involve? Trying to work out if they include VIs

No VIs, some typing questions involved though

 

[AryanAgg]

No VIs, some typing questions involved though

Do you get to logout to work out the answers or is it timed?

 

[jamsparkle]

Do you get to logout to work out the answers or is it timed?

timed

 

[tosin4774]

Do you get to logout to work out the answers or is it timed?

is there a word limit

 

[alanshore]

anyone have advice for AS CAC quarter final? I've done it once before in my first year, but I flunked out in the prelims lol

 

[Enyonam]

AS comm awareness competition quarter final woo! I thought there were multiple preliminary rounds!

 

[alanshore]

AS comm awareness competition quarter final?!?! I thought there were multiple preliminary rounds!

My email said quarter final so i dont think so

 

[user55998384]

anyone have advice for AS CAC quarter final? I've done it once before in my first year, but I flunked out in the prelims lol

echoing this lol - what happened w yours last year?

 

[alanshore]

echoing this lol - what happened w yours last year?

I had horrendous wifi and was guessing most of my answers. People are right, listening to the FT really helps.

 

[lawtrainee]

How would people recommend prepping for the AS Quarter Finas?

 

[TheHamlet4]

How does the Quarter Finals work? I’ve read the formatting but it’s still unclear for me.

 

[rose06]

Hi, can someone give tips/general advice about Linklaters Online Assessment for the vac scheme? Mainly, I wonder if there are video interviews or written tasks within there? Or is it just watson glaser and situational judgement sections? Thank you in advance!

 

[Novaa]

Hi, can someone give tips/general advice about Linklaters Online Assessment for the vac scheme? Mainly, I wonder if there are video interviews or written tasks within there? Or is it just watson glaser and situational judgement sections? Thank you in advance!

Unless they have changed it, it will be a SJT and WG.

For your SJT have their agile mindset framework in mind. That’s what they’re testing for.

If you need anything else, feel free to PM me.

 

[Novaa]

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[ufdj]

DLA DISCOVERY DAY OFFER - NOVAA IS SO BACK

yayy!!

 

[rose06]

Unless they have changed it, it will be a SJT and WG.

For your SJT have their agile mindset framework in mind. That’s what they’re testing for.

If you need anything else, feel free to PM me.

Thank you so much, that's really helpful!!