TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Amgrad]

You asked ChatGPT to clear something up which is literally the definition of 'relying on AI', no?

I didn't elaborate because I didn't think it needed explanation considering it's probably the biggest legal news story over the past year and I didn't want to clog the forum up with a debate about it. Some people got it, some people didn't and that's okay lol.

Guys stop this debate. This all started from Trump and all the way to law firms to AI usage. As an American grad I feel very lame to this topic, everyday my friends at group chat is telling me about these topics.

If you want debate further then go to Quora, Fishbowl or Reddit. There are plenty of people who mock law firms and urged graduates to not apply certain firms and badmouthing them because of Politics, AI, etc 🤣

I hope this forum is stay healthy and remain peculiar than the others. 🙏🏻

 

[floral.tcla]

hey in interviews is it normal for both to be slightly late and for one to keep checking their phone or straight up doodling..? is it to test composure or they just did not want to interview?

 

[Bread]

hey in interviews is it normal for both to be slightly late and for one to keep checking their phone or straight up doodling..? is it to test composure or they just did not want to interview?

I’ve heard that some firms do this

 

[Amgrad]

Was this reply meant for me? Not sure what I said is invalid...

This was correct for you because what you've said is partially true. The timeline order is the feature of the platforms, not the sole intention of the firms. What I stated is more appropriate. So, that makes it less possible to save this work section.

 

[EuroTache]

Hi everyone, I have a dilemma.

I have received multiple VS offers, but I waiting to hear back from a TC interview. My decision of which VS I take/ if I do one, depends on the TC result. The VS offers have deadlines to respond by tomorrow, but I don’t expect to hear back about the TC for another week or so.

What shall I do?

 

[BealMcAlly]

This was correct for you because what you've said is partially true. The timeline order is the feature of the platforms, not the sole intention of the firms. What I stated is more appropriate. So, that makes it less possible to save this work section.

Ok bro

 

[c.t.tc]

hey in interviews is it normal for both to be slightly late and for one to keep checking their phone or straight up doodling..? is it to test composure or they just did not want to interview?

you might be right but either way doesn't sound like a super pleasant experience - try not to overthink it too much!

 

[Lawlawland]

People on Akin Open Day...

I've not been let in. Is that the same case with y'all too?

 

[AP2000]

People on Akin Open Day...

I've not been let in. Is that the same case with y'all too?

Same here! There might be a bit of a delay

 

[l789]

Same here, I’m so stressed tbh, because grad rec said in the email to log in at 10.50am for a prompt start

 

[l789]

Same here! There might be a bit of a delay

Same here, I’m so stressed tbh, because grad rec said in the email to log in at 10.50am for a prompt start

 

[TCLA0322]

Latham open day invite! Failed so many times on getting this open day previously💪

 

[AP2000]

Same here, I’m so stressed tbh, because grad rec said in the email to log in at 10.50am for a prompt start

All good, they just messaged that they're having some technical difficulties No need to stress!!

 

[johnsmith]

Latham open day invite! Failed so many times on getting this open day previously💪

Congrats! Which one is this for?

 

[l789]

All good, they just messaged that they're having some technical difficulties No need to stress!!

Terrible behaviour from GR 😜🐵

 

[STEM Student]

Hi,

I was just wondering, if a firm rejects you for their open day, is it worth still applying to their Vacation scheme?

Does a rejection from the firm open day effect chances of getting into the VS?

 

[opticskibidi]

White & Case final interview 😁 anyone have any tips or tricks?

 

[l789]

Latham open day invite! Failed so many times on getting this open day previously💪

Get that bag!!!!

 

[johnsmith]

Hi,

I was just wondering, if a firm rejects you for their open day, is it worth still applying to their Vacation scheme?

Does a rejection from the firm open day effect chances of getting into the VS?

OD's are massively competitive - don't be put off, still apply!

 

[TCLA0322]

Congrats! Which one is this for?

Graduate Recruitment Open Day — 13 November 2025