TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[soph107048]

follow up question (forgive the ramble): do you guys reckon having work experience (and actively working) at the law firm you're applying to for a vac scheme give any meaningful advantage? (i.e. 6 months working [at a different office than the one you're applying to] while on a year abroad)

 

[LawAspirer]

Did they give u date when they’ll get back to u?

They said they'd get back by 22nd

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Weil PFO. Fair play as the video interview was not that great

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Who’s still waiting on Slaughters summer vac scheme post app

 

[YYmasterTC]

follow up question (forgive the ramble): do you guys reckon having work experience (and actively working) at the law firm you're applying to for a vac scheme give any meaningful advantage? (i.e. 6 months working [at a different office than the one you're applying to] while on a year abroad)

I think it doesn't matter, but it does give you advantage because you have worked at the firm, so you would know more about the firm, use that in interviews.

 

[Bottega_Veneta]

Hey @Jaysen how does someone go about deleting their accounts? Thanks

 

[ellamai0]

Has anyone heard from Mayer Brown since the first wave of AC invites/PFOs?

 

[RSC2001]

May I also ask the (general) dates they do for the ACs?

I'm not sure, sorry. They release new dates all the time

 

[tc2026]

it was much chiller than i anticipated! written exercise i found a bit difficult but my interviewers were both so lovely, the partner interview in particular was super conversational. wasn’t asked any out of the blue/super difficult questions either

thank you sm for replying hope it goes well for you!!!! x

 

[spamelinazoid]

Me to Reed Smith, daily atp

 

[Afraz Akhtar]

Any tips for the most effective way to prepare for an interview??

@nonlawstudent98

Hey, I think Andrei's guide provides a good comprehensive breakdown - please take a look here https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....de-for-competency-interview-preparation.9380/

 

[User2640]

I'm not sure, sorry. They release new dates all the time

Thank you!

 

[radssss]

Those who heard back from Irwin Mitchell, did you apply for individual or business tc and when did you do the assessment please?
Thank you

 

[qwerty!]

thank you sm for replying hope it goes well for you!!!! x

ofc, thanks so much!! you too x

 

[ArthurWeasleyLaw]

Has anyone heard back from Weil after AC?

 

[Hopeful applicant]

follow up question (forgive the ramble): do you guys reckon having work experience (and actively working) at the law firm you're applying to for a vac scheme give any meaningful advantage? (i.e. 6 months working [at a different office than the one you're applying to] while on a year abroad)

it covers pretty well the "why law" and "why this law firm", which is something many get rejected for. Other than that, would not be surprised if some law firms contact the other office asp (if someone from that office reaches out to them with a kind word or two it probably helps even more).

Edit: I would assume that the more "one firm" the firm is, rather than essentially a franchise (not naming any names), the better.

 

[startupgeek]

weil pfo and that's the 3rd for this week ((

looks like ill have to start applying to more VS this month and then also DTCs for the upcoming months!

 

[nicoledm]

Anyone heard from DLA, AG or PM foR Manchester post TI/VI

 

[Jaysen]

Hey @Jaysen how does someone go about deleting their accounts? Thanks

Hey! You can send us an email at [email protected]

 

[flamingocelot]

follow up question (forgive the ramble): do you guys reckon having work experience (and actively working) at the law firm you're applying to for a vac scheme give any meaningful advantage? (i.e. 6 months working [at a different office than the one you're applying to] while on a year abroad)

I think it definitely does, as long as you show you are interested in the firm and have found your work experience meaningful/its made u realise you want to pursue a career at the firm and why