• 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 →

TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

elle woods

Legendary Member
  • Dec 4, 2025
    397
    699
    I think I've now accepted that Latham is a PFO for me seeing as I've still not heard past the Stage 1 SJT after 3 days, not really sure what went wrong there as I normally do well in SJTs and I've never failed any SJT before Latham's Stage 1 (with the exception of my first time doing one for a Barclays scheme last year but I did not do a practice test either then). God I hate Cappfinity...
    haha... if I were you I'd still hold some hope! 3 days isn't that long imo (i haven't heard back in over 2 weeks lol... ) I hope you get an invite soon tho!
     

    legallybrunnette

    Active Member
    Premium Member
    Aug 8, 2025
    17
    12
    For White & Case’s question, “Please use the space below to provide details of any careers events you have attended (e.g. insight days, workshops, presentations etc.). These do not need to be White & Case specific. (Max. 350 words)”:

    (a) What structure should I follow?
    (b) Can I refer to virtual events such as those run by TCLA? I am an international student so, apart from one Open Day, I do not have much in-person experience. Virtual events have therefore been particularly valuable for me.

    I would appreciate feedback from anyone who has applied, and also from @Abbie Whitlock and @Andrei Radu , who are known for their structure and strategies here in TCLA :)

    Thank you in advance!
     
    Reactions: Abbie Whitlock

    MeWantTCPlz

    Well-Known Member
  • May 20, 2021
    22
    98
    Random and a little silly, but for a monitored SJT with numerical aspects, can I split-screen my iPad between the notes app and calculator? Idk if that’s seen as cheating lol, I don’t think I’ve got a physical calculator
     

    elle woods

    Legendary Member
  • Dec 4, 2025
    397
    699
    Random and a little silly, but for a monitored SJT with numerical aspects, can I split-screen my iPad between the notes app and calculator? Idk if that’s seen as cheating lol, I don’t think I’ve got a physical calculator
    😂 HAHA lowkey with my AOS monitored SJT with numerical questions, I whipped out my clacky (ASMR type keys) calculator and made a whole show and performance for them hahah... but honestly I don't think it's an issue, don't think they'll be able to tell unless you wear glasses and they can see it in the reflection...
     

    DavidJC

    Legendary Member
    Dec 29, 2019
    200
    440
    Random and a little silly, but for a monitored SJT with numerical aspects, can I split-screen my iPad between the notes app and calculator? Idk if that’s seen as cheating lol, I don’t think I’ve got a physical calculator
    Honestly unsure about iPads/tablets but I can say that I've always used Google Sheets as a calculator (I like my spreadsheet calculations lmao) for monitored tests with numerical aspects and haven't run into any issues before
     

    MeWantTCPlz

    Well-Known Member
  • May 20, 2021
    22
    98
    😂 HAHA lowkey with my AOS monitored SJT with numerical questions, I whipped out my clacky (ASMR type keys) calculator and made a whole show and performance for them hahah... but honestly I don't think it's an issue, don't think they'll be able to tell unless you wear glasses and they can see it in the reflection...
    LMAOO real, I love clacky keyboards/keys 😝😝 yeah I was thinking that so fingers crossed should be alright 🤞🤞🤞
     

    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.