TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[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.

 

[Jaysen]

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this is wild

 

[user55998384]

did hsf k take a break from sending out PFOs toxay?

 

[CuriousLawStudent]

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

Not sure to be honest, it's not mentioned

 

[elle woods]

did hsf k take a break from sending out PFOs toxay?

it's a saturday ahahah so yes

 

[boots pharmacy]

this is wild

Real lmao.

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

 

[llblawstudent]

Is Paul Weiss 23:59 tmr?

 

[londonlawyer]

I'm sure this question has been asked before, but is it fine to pretty much rephrase what I wrote in my application for 'why this firm' in a VI? I think the reasons in my written applications were really good and I'm struggling to think about other reasons which are equally as strong

 

[Trophy]

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).

Good results well done. We all have a slip up every now and again congrats on making the next stage big achievement!!

I wouldn’t say you were particularly at a disadvantage you exceeded their grade requirements and I assume your uni is RG.

 

[xMontmorency]

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.

Did you flat out withdraw from CC or did you ask to reschedule?

Asking bc im in the same boat.

 

[Bree]

Hello can anyone help me with Mayer Brown VI? I can help with FF Stage 2, Macfarlanes Stage 2, Milbank Stage 1, Latham Stage 2 and other firms

 

[Freshcutgrass]

Did you flat out withdraw from CC or did you ask to reschedule?

Asking bc im in the same boat.

I haven’t withdrawn yet but I’m going to email on Monday and do so. The earliest start date for CC is more than a year later than the date I’ve been given for A&O Shearman and I’m a 24 y/o masters student so I would like to start the SQE sooner rather than later.

 

[Trophy]

Hello can anyone help me with Mayer Brown VI? I can help with FF Stage 2, Macfarlanes Stage 2, Milbank Stage 1, Latham Stage 2 and other firms

I can help you but I’m blocked from starting new conversations with people so you’d have to message me for insight. Bro what I life I have on this forum😭

 

[Mike Ross 2025]

What is the Addleshaw Goddard test like? is it SJT, WG? Any insights please.

 

[LaDiva]

What is the Addleshaw Goddard test like? is it SJT, WG? Any insights please.

I've just completed their application and received the automatic test invite, its a critical thinking test, so similar to WG, no SJT. AG offers you 12 months free to practice on assessment day, but in their email they specify that the only relevant practice section is the critical thinking bit.

 

[user55998384]

it's a saturday ahahah so yes

true but GR never seem to take a day off - got my aos pfo first thing on a sat morning!!

 

[elle woods]

true but GR never seem to take a day off - got my aos pfo first thing on a sat morning!!

Oh wow! I would imagine it was a scheduled email perhaps. But if that's true, I've just gained a new layer of respect for them!