• Get Everything You Need to Secure a Training Contract
    Now half the price. Join TCLA Premium for £30/month and get step-by-step application support, daily commercial awareness practice, and 700+ successful examples of past applications and interview experiences. Plus so much more.
    Join Premium →
  • How to Secure a Vacation Scheme (Ropes & Gray)
    1 Dec 2025 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (UK) Zoom (registration required)
    In this interactive session, Maya Shah, Senior Early Careers Specialist at Ropes & Gray, will walk you through every stage of the firm's application process.
    Register on Zoom →
  • How to Stand Out in Law Firm Interviews (Willkie)
    3 Dec 2025 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm (UK) Zoom (registration required)
    Willkie’s new graduate recruiter and two trainees will break down what the firm looks for at the interview stage, common pitfalls to avoid, and how you can demonstrate confidence, clarity, and genuine motivation throughout an assessment centre.
    Register on Zoom →

2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

Status
Not open for further replies.

JayB

Legendary Member
May 16, 2019
290
489
Is it bad if I get cut off midway in a video interview and has anyone heard back from Eversheds and Willkie Video interview?


trump no GIF


Been waiting 2 weeks post-VI now from Eversheds....
 
  • Like
Reactions: Mehma and MW110601

Tarnjeet

Esteemed Member
Oct 20, 2020
89
21
For anyone who has applied to BCLP VS, did you get an invite to their online test straight after submitting your application? I submitted my app today but the confirmation email doesn't say anything about an online test.

Thanks,
 

Mena M

Star Member
Dec 16, 2020
33
44
I'm new to this so, do interviews happen on the same day as the AC or are they separate? How does an AC work, what does the schedule generally look like? and do you have to 'pass' an AC to have an interview?
 

Jacob Miller

Legendary Member
Future Trainee
Forum Team
  • Feb 15, 2020
    896
    2,400
    Just got my first ever AC and it's with Bird & Bird I think I could cry 😭 😭 does anyone have any tips it would be much appreciated!!


    Season 8 Wtf GIF by The Office
    Many congratulations!





    Hopefully these will help! I'm not familiar with the content of the B&B AC but hopefully some of it will be relevant for you :)
     
    • Like
    Reactions: reedyboy and cmaj
    Status
    Not open for further replies.

    About Us

    The Corporate Law Academy (TCLA) was founded in 2018 because we wanted to improve the legal journey. We wanted more transparency and better training. We wanted to form a community of aspiring lawyers who care about becoming the best version of themselves.

    Get Our 2026 Vacation Scheme Guide

    Nail your vacation scheme applications this year with our latest guide, with sample answers to law firm questions.