TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[futuretraineeihope]

Anybody got the dla ac on jan 12?

congrats on the AC! can I ask when you did your phone interview?

 

[anon78365222111]

I’m assuming the Bakers status thing is that as a firm the application stage is AC? Unless we all good the AC then we’re all cooking! Just trying to manage expectations and not get ahead of myself loool

 

[FutureAntitrustLawyer]

Does this mean anything ?

Could mean anything tbh. Hopefully it’s not another CC incident 😅

 

[Sharkfin]

Does anyone who applied for Baker’s Spring VS have ‘AC’ in the status section on cvmail? I don’t want to get my hopes up 🥲

ICL bro ur evil for mentioning this 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣
I was having such a peaceful evening

 

[EfficientBag123]

I’m assuming the Bakers status thing is that as a firm the application stage is AC? Unless we all good the AC then we’re all cooking! Just trying to manage expectations and not get ahead of myself loool

I noticed it before I did my video interview. I think it means application complete or considering or something.

 

[EfficientBag123]

ICL bro ur evil for mentioning this 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣
I was having such a peaceful evening

Nah mate don’t deep it😂

 

[anon78365222111]

I noticed it before I did my video interview. I think it means application complete or considering or something.

Ok so deffo doesn’t mean AC glad to clear it up early

 

[jojo23]

congrats on the AC! can I ask when you did your phone interview?

Thanks! 19 dec

 

[EfficientBag123]

Ok so deffo doesn’t mean AC glad to clear it up early

If you check online, I’m sure you will have it also.

 

[Sharkfin]

Do we all have this too?

FYI when I clicked "view my schedule" it came up w nothing :////

 

[anon78365222111]

If you check online, I’m sure you will have it also.

Yeah I have it just saying it doesn’t directly mean an Assessment centre

 

[TS.Law]

For those applying to @Perkins Coie (LBA), have you included the questions in the CL or created subheadings, or just let it flow...

 

[Meg_Thee_Applicant]

Hey @Abbie Whitlock & @Andrei Radu & anyone else w any opinions on this,

Happy New year!! I have a question on the Orrick VS app. the first two questions are "Please use the space below for your cover letter. Please address your cover letter to Pete Sugden." and "Why have you decided to pursue a career as a commercial lawyer? What factors and influences have affected your decision?" - both 300 words each

I know the usual CL format is why law, why firm then why me, but seeing as the 2nd question is why law (and the cover letter is a mere 300 words lol), would you suggest only doing a why firm and why me for the CL, or try and cram why law in there too? Thank u sm!! <3

 

[EfficientBag123]

Yeah I have it just saying it doesn’t directly mean an Assessment centre

Yeye, if only it did tho 🥲

 

[TCGrad1642]

Sorry guys, manifestation did not work!

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Hey @Abbie Whitlock & @Andrei Radu & anyone else w any opinions on this,

Happy New year!! I have a question on the Orrick VS app. the first two questions are "Please use the space below for your cover letter. Please address your cover letter to Pete Sugden." and "Why have you decided to pursue a career as a commercial lawyer? What factors and influences have affected your decision?" - both 300 words each

I know the usual CL format is why law, why firm then why me, but seeing as the 2nd question is why law (and the cover letter is a mere 300 words lol), would you suggest only doing a why firm and why me for the CL, or try and cram why law in there too? Thank u sm!! <3

Hi!

Happy New Year to you too!!

Based on what you have outlined, I'd resist trying to force the full traditional "why law / why firm / why me" structure into the cover letter, given that Orrick has explicitly separated out "why commercial law" into a separate 300 word question. In my view, this is a sign that they don't want you to duplicate that content in the cover letter itself.

It might be sensible to approach it as:

• Cover Letter: focus mainly on why Orrick and why you. As you know that the graduate recruitment team will also read your "why commercial law" answer, you don't need to necessarily re-justify the career choice in the cover letter. You could potentially make a brief mention of your commercial interest if it links to your motivations towards Orricks work, but I wouldn't use much of the word count on explaining "why law".
• Why Commercial Lawyer: this is where you can discuss your "why law" narrative, which you would normally address in the cover letter. Just make sure to mention the factors and influences that affected your decision to pursue this career path, using examples from past work experiences or university.

This way, you avoid repetition and ensure you answer exactly what each question is asking. You can also go deeper and be more specific in both responses, rather than trying to cram everything into the cover letter!

I hope that helps, and best of luck with the application!

 

[sadlawyer01]

for those who applied to morrison foerster, what did you put in for your 'advanced degree transcript' and 'undergrad transcript'?

 

[applicant3000]

anyone heard from Skadden post WE?

 

[Kad28]

Is just me or does the Addleshaw Goddard application not require you to enter individual modules

 

[Adnanlone]

So that NRF VI went terrible :/ Worst thing is I have no excuse - the questions weren't hard and I'd solidly prepared for them, I just somehow completely melted.

If you dont mind me asking , what were the questions you recieved?