TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[elle woods]

Browne Jacobson's work experience questions ask; Please give details of your responsibilities and achievements and how they support your application (maximum 250 words)

Should i be writing about why this firm in these sections?

Not really. But if you would like to, you could link back to the firm.
For example: Completing X activity helped me develop Y skill, which aligns with Z fact about the firm.

 

[BobThebIlly]

clyde and co assessment invite (applied on deadline). is anyone willing to share 'insights' lol. No but fr idt i've done a test like this before

 

[lawyer48205]

clyde and co assessment invite (applied on deadline). is anyone willing to share 'insights' lol. No but fr idt i've done a test like this before

congrats! I applied on the 4th and still havent received it. anyone else?

 

[lawyer48205]

wondering if anyone would have some advice as I am freaking out a bit - but I recently applied to a firm where I fully thought that I hadn't appplied before and so when that question came up on the application form, I stated that I hadnt. However, when I was searching for my previous application from a different firm, I saw that I did apply to this firm quite a few years ago but just totally forgot. Would anyone have any advice on what to do? I do not want to seem untruthful at all and maybe the firm has already realised it, but I am worried about seeming careless if I let them know now!

 

[EfficientBag123]

Could anyone who attended the Travers Smith x Legal Cheek talk today PM me any notes - I was at work and would be super grateful xx

Dm me if you get anything please.

 

[trainee4u]

can you submit an application with the same personal details but different email address? I've heard ppl do this before but question the legitimacy and success rate

why would you do that?
The only way this would even make sense is if you did a fake application with different personal details in order to try and sneak a peek at the VI or something. Obviously that's terribly dishonest and not something I'd recommend, but I'm sure some people have done it.

 

[AMullin]

Letting you guys know that the Clyde & Co online test is not automatic. I would know because I received a PFO today post-app, and the reason given was because I do not meet the requirements to apply.

Also a heads up to those looking to apply to Clyde & Co, they are strict on grade requirements. I have CBB in A Levels but attend an RG target university, with a 2:1 in my first year, but I was still rejected because of my A-level

Sorry to hear that 😞

Will likely be the same for me. Got ABC at A-level, 2.1 at undergraduate, Distinction for my LLM and 12 years experience in a demanding career but yes, let’s focus on exams I took when I was barely 18… 🤦🏻‍♂️

Same for WFW, which is a shame as I am really interested in the maritime sector!

 

[Sharkfin]

wondering if anyone would have some advice as I am freaking out a bit - but I recently applied to a firm where I fully thought that I hadn't appplied before and so when that question came up on the application form, I stated that I hadnt. However, when I was searching for my previous application from a different firm, I saw that I did apply to this firm quite a few years ago but just totally forgot. Would anyone have any advice on what to do? I do not want to seem untruthful at all and maybe the firm has already realised it, but I am worried about seeming careless if I let me know now!

My bro I think you're deeping this - a firm is not going to care about past applications, especially from a few years ago. What you did is not gonna paint you as a "dishonest" candidate in the slightest. Honestly, I really don't think you need to do anything / flag it up with the firm. Head up 🙏 🙏

 

[e_turbo2]

My bro I think you're deeping this - a firm is not going to care about past applications, especially from a few years ago. What you did is not gonna paint you as a "dishonest" candidate in the slightest. Honestly, I really don't think you need to do anything / flag it up with the firm. Head up 🙏 🙏

I agree - it's not that deep 🙏

 

[shadowboxer909]

GIbson Dunn PFO post 1st stage interview

What was the interview like?

 

[Donna Paulsen]

ES PFO this morning💔 oh well, onto the next

 

[manifestingthetc]

I am yet to hear back from Bakers for summer post app, does this mean im to receive PFO?

 

[StressedByAMountainOfBooks]

Cooley WG - Applied 2nd of Nov

 

[radssss]

I am yet to hear back from Bakers for summer post app, does this mean im to receive PFO?

No one has heard back post app for summer I believe

 

[radssss]

ES PFO this morning💔 oh well, onto the next

I’m so sorry is this post vi? If yes, which office?

 

[Donna Paulsen]

I’m so sorry this this post vi? If yes, which office?

It's okay!! I kinda had a feeling of impending doom last night hahaha I've come to terms with it now
Yes, post VI, Cardiff office x

 

[llblawstudent]

If anyone did the PWC AC today please pm me!

Hey, how long after the vi did you hear back?

 

[hmevey]

Not really. But if you would like to, you could link back to the firm.
For example: Completing X activity helped me develop Y skill, which aligns with Z fact about the firm.

thanks! it is 250 words per thing so i was wondering if they want a why law and why the firm but i might just leave it as it is currently - i have written abput how my experiences will make me a good trainee + i hope thats enough eek

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

Milbank PFO, Macfarlanes PFO, Clyde & Co PFO, what a day!

But at least I am getting closer as I applied in October whilst other ppl got PFOs fairly quick. On to the next! I bet Monday is usually a good day..