TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[LiveLaughLawyer]

When is the deadline ? Does this mean I can complete it on Monday ? I received the email on Monday 15th December.
"Please complete the test within one week of receiving this email. For example, if you receive your test invite on Monday 15th December, your deadline will be on Monday 22nd December."

 

[ninarosee]

For Travers Smith, is the cover letter limited to one page?

No it's just 1000 words max

 

[CuriousLawStudent]

When is the deadline ? Does this mean I can complete it on Monday ? I received the email on Monday 15th December.
"Please complete the test within one week of receiving this email. For example, if you receive your test invite on Monday 15th December, your deadline will be on Monday 22nd December."

It just says: "You must complete the interview within seven days of receiving this email"

 

[Mikeross750]

Has anyone heard back from Withers after the interview for their vac scheme and/or got told when the decision will be made? How was your experience with the interview generally?

 

[llblawstudent]

Has anyone heard back from Withers after the interview for their vac scheme and/or got told when the decision will be made? How was your experience with the interview generally?

Hey haven’t myself but how long did they get back to you after the initial app and when’d you apply btw?

 

[Mikeross750]

Hey haven’t myself but how long did they get back to you after the initial app and when’d you apply?

Hey, I applied mid-October, got the test a few days after, then the proofreading exercise in the beginning of December and interviewed a week ago

 

[FutureTrainee213]

Thank you both so much! I feel like I blank a lot haha when I actually start recording, even if I have bullet points ready in my head prior 😂 I guess I just need more practise!

Haha no worries and everyone blanks at some point, but it’s how you come back that matters. Taking a few second breaks, or giving yourself a little time to think - even during an answer, is perfectly normal. After all, this is how you’d speak in person too. So don’t expect to be perfect, just be yourself - and anytime you blank, breathe, think of what you need to say and continue. Remember, their questions are always about getting to know you, so the content is always in your head, it’s not like you don’t know it. You just need to make sure there are no blockers from tapping into that knowledge for when you speak.

P.S I think it was for DLA, but I stumbled on a question, laughed it off and continued during the VI. I still got invited to an AC. So, i really don’t think a few little blanks are something firms look down on. Good luck!

 

[Bree]

Anyone who did Hogan Lovells online test last week like 17th onwards who received the second stage?

 

[boots pharmacy]

Respect them for being honest about it.

Absolutely. Have heard of some firms with 'unspoken' cutoffs; how many people have wasted time making applications? Pfft.

 

[spongebob]

do guys reckon it’ll be pretty quiet from now until new year?

 

[LiveLaughLawyer]

It just says: "You must complete the interview within seven days of receiving this email"

Yeah but does it include the day they sent the email ?
Is it on the Sunday or the Monday ?

 

[GKT]

Shakespeare Martineau PFO post OA

 

[boots pharmacy]

 

[boots pharmacy]

@Andrei Radu

 

[elle woods]

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i'm dying 😂 😂 😂 10/10

 

[Trophy]

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I need some context on some of these aha
- toenails?
-lawyeruppal v Jessica booker

Lemme keep my mouth closed on one of these as it’ll cause uproar again 🫣😅

Ram being 32 has to be a lie 😭

What happened to tintin wow I remember that guy did he get a tc?

 

[Sharkfin]

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toenails is an insane throwback holy s*** 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣

 

[shadowboxer909]

Cleary – "To succeed, candidates need to demonstrate exceptional academic ability. We normally expect candidates to be on course to attain a high 2.1 degree or better from a leading university and to have achieved at least AAA at A-Level or the equivalent."​

Surely it is not right to only be successful if you go to a leading university! So it is a guarantee that anyone that falls outside of this but meets the grade requirement will be rejected?​

I wouldn't worry to be honest.

Law firms seem to be way more flexible than I expected. Because my grades are nowhere near enough to be considered a 'strong 2:1' for a firm and yet they gave me a interview.

 

[Lawlawland]

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Real lmao.

All i'mma ask is why is it just Andrei and not Jaysen XD

 

[Unknowncabbage]

I wouldn't worry to be honest.

Law firms seem to be way more flexible than I expected. Because my grades are nowhere near enough to be considered a 'strong 2:1' for a firm and yet they gave me a interview.

What uni if you don't mind sharing. Bcz they are definitely more lenient for oxbridge.