TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Amgrad]

Guys hi! Could someone please help me figure out what 1st and 2:1 correspond to on the 4/4 GPA scale. Universities seem to have differing requirements depending on which country the degree was received from (ie Oxford requires a 3.6 from Turkey for 1st while LSE requires a 3.5 and QMUL requires a 3.3), so I’m not sure what to write on my TC applications.

For reference, I earned my LLB degree in Turkey with a 3.48 and my LLM degree in the United States with a 3.46.

Based on RG uni like Warwick, your LLB is first and LLM is 2:1. For more details you can visit:
• Turkey: https://warwick.ac.uk/study/international/admissions/entry-requirements/turkey
• USA: https://warwick.ac.uk/study/international/admissions/entry-requirements/usa (consistent across uni board)

I think you can email the GR team to clarify, as long as you can attach a valid reference, not just word of mouth of the grading system. Usually, they will accept what most uni standard used like.

 

[The Boy]

When did you complete the online assessment? thanks

11 days ago

 

[Afuturetrainee]

Do you know if they send out interview invites/offers for summer? I didn't find anything on here...

I think I saw someone mention that their friend received a summer offer. so far they only seem to be progressing spring candidates

 

[jojo23]

11 days ago

I did mine on Nov 4th 😭😭

 

[Chriss]

congrats! when did you get the test invite

got the test invite last week on wednesday and completed it on friday last week.

 

[BobThebIlly]

I received my FF skills report. My highest scores were

Championing our clients and giving them the edge ​

Delivering extraordinary outcomes ​

We thrive as a team​

My weakest qualities were:

Embracing transformation​

Challenging ourselves​

Am I cooked?​

 

[SemperParatus]

does anyone know when weill will be holding their ac?

 

[yk1906]

Is Paul Weiss rolling?

 

[Jaysen]

Is Paul Weiss rolling?

They are non-rolling

 

[e_turbo2]

@Jaysen Good evening, please can you respond to my DM as soon as possible pls! Thanks

 

[Jaysen]

@Jaysen Good evening, please can you respond to my DM as soon as possible pls! Thanks

Just responded

 

[Lawlife5]

For the Mishcon chat interview can you have your notes open at the same time as typing the answers?

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Hi everyone!

When video interview/ app answers ask about recent developments that could affect clients, I want to make sure I’m focusing on the right kinds of news.

In your experience, what are the most relevant types of updates to draw on for these questions? For example, do you usually reference things like regulatory changes, shifts in interest rates, major geopolitical developments, new industry-specific regulations, or broader market/economic trends?
But more specifically: which current topics do you think are most value-adding to bring up in an interview?

I’d love to hear what you personally look out for or any go-to sources you use to stay prepared. Any insight would be much appreciated @Abbie Whitlock
@Andrei Radu

Thank you so much!

 

[Harvey Specter]

does anyone know when weill will be holding their ac?

It will most likely be after the deadline. They look at the applications on a rolling basis but they review all applications before making decisions.​

 

[Lawlawland]

For slaughters how are people structuring their CV? I’m thinking education, legal wex, non legal wex, extra curriculars, positions of responsibility and achievements? Would you include a sector on legal events like open days?

There is a Video explaining this. They mention that Open days and Virtual Work Experiences are equally important to display your proactiveness and commitment to commercial law. Thus, I'm making a separate sub-heading for it.

 

[aspringlawyer25]

For the Mishcon chat interview can you have your notes open at the same time as typing the answers?

Also can someone confirm if there is time in between the chat and VI answers? e.g can I do the chats in PJs and have enough time to wear a shirt for the vI section?

 

[Lawlife5]

Also can someone confirm if there is time in between the chat and VI answers? e.g can I do the chats in PJs and have enough time to wear a shirt for the vI section?

I think they record you throughout the whole time

 

[FutureTrainee100]

Just got my Freshfields results and I don’t know what to make of them… My strengths were championing our clients, thriving as a team, and challenging ourselves. My weaknesses were thriving under pressure and delivering extraordinary outcomes. Am I done for?

 

[aspringlawyer25]

I think they record you throughout the whole time

Oh boy

 

[User2640]

I was wondering has anyone attended panel discussion and networking event organised by law firms that are targeted at people in a specific industry (rather than aspiring solicitors)? I'm a non-law student and have registered for one coming up. I'm hoping to gain more insights into the practice area I'm interested in. I assume there won't be any student attending, and I was wondering what conversation topics/questions I could ask when speaking with someone during the networking session? Since I'm just a student and the attendees will be much more senior than me, I don't think it's appropriate to ask anything related to applications. What type of questions could I ask to better understand the firm, its culture etc.? Any example questions or general tips in such events would be very much appreciated! Really worried about being awkward during the event @Abbie Whitlock