• 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 →
  • Ace Your Vacation Scheme Applications with Reed Smith
    10 Nov 2025 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (UK) Zoom (registration required)
    Join Reed Smith for this practical session on how to write a strong vacation scheme application ahead of key deadlines. Understand what recruiters look for and how to get past the application review stage.
    Register on Zoom →
  • Write Winning Vacation Scheme Applications with Osborne Clarke
    11 Nov 2025 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (UK) Zoom (registration required)
    Hear from Recruitment Advisor Patrick Fermin Ryan at Osborne Clarke on how to write a successful vacation scheme application. Gain expert advice on what makes applications stand out and how to approach yours with confidence.
    Register on Zoom →

Recent content by Bubbles

  1. B

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I emailed them on Monday asking for an update because I got offered another role, and they still haven't gotten back to me ://
  2. B

    Hey it was alright, it was a mix of competency, motivation and commercial questions. Hope yours...

    Hey it was alright, it was a mix of competency, motivation and commercial questions. Hope yours goes well
  3. B

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Did anyone have their browne Jacobson TI today? How did it go?
  4. B

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Browne Jacobson Telephone Interview!
  5. B

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Jessica Booker Hi Jessica I applied for VS and TC for a firm together - I was rejected for the VS and am awaiting a response for the TC post-app although I don't think I have good chances. The applications for TC are still open - would it be possible for me to withdraw my application and send...
  6. B

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Browne Jacobson sjt, can someone please enlighten on me what the amberjack assessment is and why everyone on here seems to hate it? Never done one before
  7. B

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Jessica Booker Hi Jessica, I was wondering if I'd be eligible to apply for a paralegal vacancy in Belfast if I've studied English law only? Thanks!
  8. B

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Has anyone had experience applying to or working for Co-op?
  9. B

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    For anyone waiting for a response from CRS post-app, there's still hope ✨
  10. B

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hey congratulations!! When is your AC set to be held?
  11. B

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Am i missing something or does Browne Jacobson not have any actual questions in its application? (only work experience section?)
  12. B

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Jessica Booker Hi Jessica, this is just a general recruitment question not necessarily related to law firms.. if a company extends its application deadline (even more so on the original deadline day), is that a sign that they've received less applications than expected?
  13. B

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Email from Irwin Mitchell was just their weekly employment Law update newsletter.. got a heart attack 😭
  14. B

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Does Irwin Mitchell remember us 😭
  15. B

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Any news from Irwin Mitchell?

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.

Newsletter

Discover the most relevant business news, access our law firm analysis, and receive our best advice for aspiring lawyers.