TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[hxnnahrobinson]

My CMS VI cut out midway through my interview, and I cannot go back on as it would cap my second response. So I have emailed them about resetting the VI, will this be feasible?

 

[Suii]

I am currently working on this application question: Please argue whether you are for or against stricter regulation of social media? (Max 300 words)

* I am thinking of arguing for as there is a lot of content about celebrities and influencers produced by AI
* There is a lot of fake photos made through AI tools

Guys any suggestions or structure in how to approach this question will be helpful.

 

[Kakaboo]

I am currently working on this application question: Please argue whether you are for or against stricter regulation of social media? (Max 300 words)

* I am thinking of arguing for as there is a lot of content about celebrities and influencers produced by AI
* There is a lot of fake photos made through AI tools

Guys any suggestions or structure in how to approach this question will be helpful.

I would talk about Australia’s social media ban and the UK making deepfakes illegal within this

 

[DavidJC]

I am currently working on this application question: Please argue whether you are for or against stricter regulation of social media? (Max 300 words)

* I am thinking of arguing for as there is a lot of content about celebrities and influencers produced by AI
* There is a lot of fake photos made through AI tools

Guys any suggestions or structure in how to approach this question will be helpful.

I think Andrei and someone else has answered another person's question about approaching this app question before, I have them saved cos I'm planning to apply to SPB too, hopefully it helps.

TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

OMG!! Cooley Open Day Invite just now. Finally the anxiety just let it go! It's among my Top 7 law firms!!! It was my second app after PW, but it wasn't generic. I wrote some American spellings like 'Learned' and "rigor" 😅

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Has anyone made an error with A-Level grades before and emailed grad rec? Do they consider that negatively against you? I have emailed them just wanted to understand. @Abbie Whitlock would you have any inputs on this? Hey! Try not to worry too much - mistakes in applications happen more often...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[Lawlawland]

How soon you get a PFO from Taylor Wessing after the test? Is that automatic?

I did that abomination of a test yesterday morning and awaiting a rejection 😭

 

[c.t.tc]

How soon you get a PFO from Taylor Wessing after the test? Is that automatic?

I did that abomination of a test yesterday morning and awaiting a rejection 😭

It would be about a week after doing it but can be a lot quicker!

 

[Lawlawland]

It would be about a week after doing it but can be a lot quicker!

Thank you!

It's kinda sad tho coz I had made a really solid application!

I think the firms should ask people to do the test first and then send the application forms selectively, best for both the candidates and the GR Team😔

 

[Dannie]

Are you meant to get an email after cleary WG?

 

[Amgrad]

Thank you!

It's kinda sad tho coz I had made a really solid application!

I think the firms should ask people to do the test first and then send the application forms selectively, best for both the candidates and the GR Team😔

I do agree, I've practiced a lot to get 97-99% percentile for streoid WG, unlike standard one that CC and Links had.

 

[Lawlawland]

Are you meant to get an email after cleary WG?

No you don't.

 

[TheSlapDotCom]

They came back and confirmed they did the bright apply chat based interview. Crisis averted. Haha

oh wth💀

 

[Suii]

I would talk about Australia’s social media ban and the UK making deepfakes illegal within this

This is really helpful.

 

[Suii]

I think Andrei and someone else has answered another person's question about approaching this app question before, I have them saved cos I'm planning to apply to SPB too, hopefully it helps.

TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

OMG!! Cooley Open Day Invite just now. Finally the anxiety just let it go! It's among my Top 7 law firms!!! It was my second app after PW, but it wasn't generic. I wrote some American spellings like 'Learned' and "rigor" 😅

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Has anyone made an error with A-Level grades before and emailed grad rec? Do they consider that negatively against you? I have emailed them just wanted to understand. @Abbie Whitlock would you have any inputs on this? Hey! Try not to worry too much - mistakes in applications happen more often...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

Thank you and yes it ids for SPB.

 

[Amen.daniel]

THANK YOU!!!

I am about to sit mine and that's super reassuring

Sorry, where did you find the link for the Eversheds VI? I got the invite but when I check on my account, I can't find the link 😅

 

[lawstudent2]

Sorry, where did you find the link for the Eversheds VI? I got the invite but when I check on my account, I can't find the link 😅

My link was in the invite email

 

[hawkins19]

has anyone on here ever been convinced they failed a written assessment (ran out of time) and still made it to AC?

 

[hxnnahrobinson]

Interesting morning, just completed my AG VI, after my CMS VI froze due to my internet connection. Didn’t let that setback hold me back from the other VI I needed to do.

I have since emailed CMS, and asked for the VI to be reset, so hopefully they get back to me on Monday. Also called the technical helpline who have emailed the recruiter.

 

[Vakil]

has anyone on here ever been convinced they failed a written assessment (ran out of time) and still made it to AC?

From my experience (and conversations with others who have landed TCs) the written assessment is not something that can on its own entirely eliminate you from contention.

It’s marked on several factors, in an attempt to gauge comparable skills of a potential trainee.

Things like: Can the candidate handle the time pressure? Can they complete a relatively complete and well structured email/memo. Are there glaring spelling and grammar issues? Can they follow instructions given in the assessment? Did they hand it in on time and in the correct format? How many legal/commercial issues did they attempt to extract?

I’ve done a few of these now and it has always stressed me out too, thinking back on how I did. What helps me is to just remind myself I did my best given the circumstances, and that assessors know it won’t and isn’t supposed to be perfect.

 

[Amen.daniel]

My link was in the invite email

Ok thanks

 

[Sharkfin]

Ok thanks

Im about to sit mine, but I cant find the link either - I went on allhires and I havent been assigned anything?