• 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 →

Recent content by Donna Paulsen

  1. Donna Paulsen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'm literally right here
  2. Donna Paulsen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Rachel Zane REVEAL YOURSELF
  3. Donna Paulsen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I actually live for the random usernames. @boots pharmacy is one of my favourites
  4. Donna Paulsen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    We need a Louis Litt... come on guys
  5. Donna Paulsen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    They do - 'Candidates are eligible from their final year of a non-law degree or penultimate year of a law degree. We also welcome applications from graduates and career changers.'
  6. Donna Paulsen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    CC when you fail the WG
  7. Donna Paulsen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I’m pretty sure Vantage says to include open days, insight events, etc., in the work experience section, so it would be unfair for firms (that use Vantage) to look down on any applicant for doing this when the application form suggests it. Other platforms don’t mention whether or not to do this...
  8. Donna Paulsen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I also thought my VI went good! I wish we could get feedback ugh
  9. Donna Paulsen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    ... they do what now
  10. Donna Paulsen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I saw a TikTok that said 'if you knew you were 100 rejections away from your dream, you'd be much more grateful to be told no'. This really resonated with me today after being PFO'd!! You are closer than you think, don't give up, every rejection is a step in the right direction. You can do this!!
  11. Donna Paulsen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Real ones remember where they were when Eve Cornwell announced she's leaving law
  12. Donna Paulsen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Me, knowing I have never done this, now panicking about the mere possibility that I somehow accidentally sent two applications and the SRA wants to end me:
  13. Donna Paulsen

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Nopeee, I didn't mention anything specific because I felt like it was only really asking why the experience was valuable/how they represent you as a person and going into firm specifics might be overkill.

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.