TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[TCLAUser1]

Do you think it's too late to apply to Mayer Brown vacation scheme given it's rolling and it opened on 1st Sept (deadline 16th Dec)? Also, as someone eligible for both, would you recommend applying vacation scheme or straight tc? Many thanks!

 

[BT0901]

Has anyone with 2.2 modules + mitigating circumstances successfully progressed at a Cleary/HSF-K type firm that traditionally looks for consistent 2.1's?

I have a consistently strong academic profile and graduated with a good 2.1 (64-67%), but scored an overall 2.2 in first year. I have mitigating circumstances, but am unsure of whether or not to invest much time to making an application for these firms.

Averaged 62 and 61 in my first two years, including 2x 2:2s, but applied to Cleary last year after graduation and passed the initial screening. Did have a really strong final year though where I topped a module.

 

[Afuturetrainee]

Does anyone know if there is a word count for the questions for Morrison Foerster? I can't seem to find any

There isn't, but grad rec said they assess how concise a student is in this area. Feel free to type whatever you want, but please don't waffle.

 

[Suii]

Milbank test invite. Any advice on what to expect.

 

[Afuturetrainee]

Latham Open day Invite 🥹

 

[student101!]

Does anyone know if there is a word count for the questions for Morrison Foerster? I can't seem to find any

I think not! but I would think that the best thing to do is not exceed 350-400 words for each question.

 

[LawAspirer]

After submitting the Mishcon application, how long do we wait for the chat interview? And is it manually assessed or automatic? Thanks!

 

[V2002]

Anyone heard from Cleary or Dechert?

 

[c.t.tc]

There isn't, but grad rec said they assess how concise a student is in this area. Feel free to type whatever you want, but please don't waffle.

I think not! but I would think that the best thing to do is not exceed 350-400 words for each question.

Thank you!

 

[Chelsea101]

Is the Mishcon test selective or does everyone get it?

I attended the OD and everyone who applies gets it

 

[Chelsea101]

After submitting the Mishcon application, how long do we wait for the chat interview? And is it manually assessed or automatic? Thanks!

Not sure about exact time scales but everyone who applies gets it

 

[Chelsea101]

For anyone who applied for Latham OD and received a PFO, will you be applying to the vac scheme? Are the app questions similar/the same?

 

[BT0901]

In the Cappfinity proofreading exercise do we flag American spellings of words as mistakes/typos?

 

[RSK]

In the Cappfinity proofreading exercise do we flag American spellings of words as mistakes/typos?

yes that's what the instructions mentioned

 

[johnsmith]

Latham Open day Invite 🥹

Well done! Which one is that for?

 

[JBM]

Anyone heard back from AOS post WVS AC ?

 

[whywhy88]

Any hope for PW WVS sending another batch of interview invites or is it safe to assume pfo?

 

[LaDiva]

Anyone heard from Withers after submitting application?

 

[SamiyaJ]

Anyone heard from Withers after submitting application?

I applied on 1 Oct and received SJT invite on 20th!

 

[sooae]

Averaged 62 and 61 in my first two years, including 2x 2:2s, but applied to Cleary last year after graduation and passed the initial screening. Did have a really strong final year though where I topped a module.

That’s so good to hear! I was holding off on applying because I got a 2:2 in one of my modules 😭

Also, can anyone confirm if Cleary’s deadline is tomorrow??