TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[LegallyBrunette_]

Hey guys! I have an AC coming up with Katten tomorrow. Just wondering whether anyone has had one in previous years and what it was like / what the video interview was like after. I can share insights for faegre interview, Sidley AC, SPB VI and more if anyone would be willing to help!

I would also be really grateful for any insights anyone can share on the Katten AC! I can share insights on the Jones Day AC and VS, WFW VI and AC, SPB VI and CRS VI amongst others.

 

[Futuretrainee002]

Hey not vac scheme related, but does anyone have any tips for revising for law? I have closed book exams for my modules and i’m really struggling with the volume of things that I would need to memorise.

 

[a1024]

@Abbie Whitlock hi, i was just wondering how you would differentiate the structures of these two application questions for Paul Hastings? should we still use the evidence based approach for the 1st question (mentioning the skills and then using our experiences to support it)?

What skills do you believe contribute to the success of a solicitor? (200)

Why are your skills/attributes suited to a career at Paul Hastings? Why should we offer you a Training Contract? (200)

 

[elizabethkate]

Omg passed Bristows partner interview! im onto the last stage! woah

 

[summersun]

Omg passed Bristows partner interview! im onto the last stage! woah

Congrats !! Good luck for the final round !!!!

 

[silonthesofa]

Omg passed Bristows partner interview! im onto the last stage! woah

Congrats! Did it just come in now?

 

[adfs456]

Guys gonna cry bc Bristows final round interview!

 

[silonthesofa]

Guys gonna cry bc Bristows final round interview!

Congrats! Just came in now?

 

[amb303]

Has anyone yet to hear from CRS after the VI for London vac scheme?

I still haven’t heard anything from them

 

[adfs456]

Congrats! Just came in now?

Thank you!! And yup like 5 mins ago

 

[elizabethkate]

Congrats! Did it just come in now?

yes just now

 

[Futuretrainee002]

I would love to know this too...applications have taken a toll on my studies haha...no clue how people deal with having Spring schemes when it's during cramming season

Yes! I was thinking this lol, idk how people are taking 2 weeks out in exam season.

 

[silonthesofa]

Bristows second round interview invite as well. Spent the last 15 minutes panicking and then checked my junk folder...

 

[elizabethkate]

Bristows second round interview invite as well. Spent the last 15 minutes panicking and then checked my junk folder...

Congrats!!!

 

[CharlieandLola]

Any news from Kennedys London office?

 

[Dd26289293]

Does anyone have any insights for the Fladgate AC? Would be greatly appreciated )

 

[StudentWP]

everyone still waiting for spb London post vi? like this message

 

[elizabethkate]

has anyone got any experience with paralegalling or working and being offered vac schemes/TCs? how do u manage them and deal with the stress of it all haha

 

[W113380]

Does anyone have advice on how to navigate requesting time off from work to complete a vacation scheme? I don’t work in a legal role so it’s not something that’s commonly done

 

[Futuretrainee002]

Does anyone have advice on how to navigate requesting time off from work to complete a vacation scheme? I don’t work in a legal role so it’s not something that’s commonly done

Take your annual leave. I’d recommend against telling them you have a vac scheme, it’s against the terms of some employment contracts to undertake work whilst employed elsewhere and they may not let you do the scheme.