TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[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.

 

[shadowboxer909]

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

Mid-tier university so not Oxbridge for sure.

Grades are all A*s for GCSE and A-level.

And then a few thirds for module grades at uni, a few 2:2s and some 2:1s and then some 1sts (what can I say, I like what I like and hate what I hate).

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Any advice for the Weil VI?

 

[angdps]

Wondering if anyone knows whether requesting for adjustments puts you in a disadvantage in any way? Ive always been hesitant to request them but I struggle with the prep time for VIs

 

[Trophy]

Wondering if anyone knows whether requesting for adjustments puts you in a disadvantage in any way? Ive always been hesitant to request them but I struggle with the prep time for VIs

No it does not I get extra time and have progressed further firms are happy to add extra time.

 

[Freshcutgrass]

Wondering if anyone knows whether requesting for adjustments puts you in a disadvantage in any way? Ive always been hesitant to request them but I struggle with the prep time for VIs

Hiya, I have a disability and I’ve requested adjustments for every single stage of applications, including the assessment centre I did. I have a TC offer with A&O Shearman and progressed to AC with CC (which I declined because of my A&O Shearman offer). For VI I requested more prep time and I got about a minute extra with CC. Please if you have a disability request adjustments, you won’t be disadvantaged and those adjustments are there to ensure you have the same opportunity to succeed as everyone else.

 

[angdps]

No it does not I get extra time and have progressed further firms are happy to add extra time.

How do you usually phrase it when requesting? Do you disclose your disability? or is just "I am requesting extra time" fine

 

[Trophy]

How do you usually phrase it when requesting? Do you disclose your disability? or is just "I am requesting extra time" fine

In applications it’ll normally ask you to describe how much time (percentage) and why. I tend to have a standard paragraph detailing said reason (disability/neurodivergence) and how much time extra I require. These may be applied automatically but sometimes it’s good to email to firm or call them to ensure they are applied.

I’m also given a separate room for written tasks or any times exercise for peace of mind.