• 📅 2025–26 Applications: Vacation Schemes, Open Days & Training Contracts

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  1. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This is an excerpt from their website... "Is there a deadline to apply? Applications close for our 2026 Summer Internship as follows: London - 21 November 2025 Birmingham, Edinburgh, Leeds and Manchester - 12th December 2025 " LINK HERE -...
  2. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    In addition to a basic introduction relating to things like scheduling, putting the most urgent tasks on top of your desk, etc, firms want a real life example. What challenge did you face in relation to this? What specific tasks did you have to do, and how did that experience change you or make...
  3. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey, Congrats on the interview! Getting to that stage is such a huge achievement. Well in my experience, you will likely be interviewing for a particular practice, so have prepared solid answers for why that practice area, over others in the firm. Any recent developments? What's going on in...
  4. Amma Usman

    Firms Without The Watson Glaser / SJTs In Their Application Process

    Hi TCLA Community! Due to popular demand, a thread has been created which outlines the firms that do not require situational judgment tests (SJTs) and the Watson Glaser test in their application process. As always, do let us know if there are any suggestions for improvement, or anything we...
  5. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Just to follow up on my last response as well, here's a practice test on their website which could help in your prep too (if you've not already done it!). https://earlycareersuk.aoshearman.com/vacation-schemes
  6. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey, If this is not highlighted in the invite email, I would personally reach out to GR to confirm. I, however, saw this on their website -- "You will need to complete your application and online experience ahead of deadline." This suggests to me that a deadline has been included somewhere...
  7. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey, I am unsure of any specific policies law firms have on this as this will differ between firms. My personal view is to just not use it to write applications, to avoid such problems.
  8. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hiya! To be honest, you don't really need to bother too much about this. Generally speaking, attending open days and online events certainly do help your applications all round, as they give you an insight into the industry at large, and some specifics of the firm itself. However, a lot of it...
  9. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi there! In my experience, such tests usually focus on situational-like assessments - testing how you would react to different workplace scenarios. There may also be some verbal reasoning elements to this, and my main course of action to prepare for those was really just going on YouTube and...
  10. Amma Usman

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I'm really sorry about this. Please let this keep you going: there are still many law firms with applications open, and each one is a new opportunity to refine your strategy and bring you closer to achieving that ultimate goal of securing your TC. You got this, and we're rooting for you as always!
  11. Amma Usman

    Ashurst - Winter Vacation Scheme Deadline 2025 (NOON)

    Hi, yes, it closed on the 12th of Sep. However, they do have other schemes you can apply to. More info here - https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/winter-spring-and-summer-vacation-scheme-deadlines-2025-26-with-rolling-non-rolling-checklist.9720/#post-214861
  12. Amma Usman

    Weil Insight Day 2

    Weil Insight Day 2
  13. Amma Usman

    Weil Insight Day 1

    Weil Insight Day 1
  14. Amma Usman

    Slaughter and May (First Year Scheme for underrepresented/ low socio-economic backgrounds)

    Slaughter and May (First Year Scheme for underrepresented/ low socio-economic backgrounds)
  15. Amma Usman

    Slaughter and May (Spring Open Day)

    Slaughter and May (Spring Open Day)
  16. Amma Usman

    Mishcon de Reya (Race Equity Open Day)

    Mishcon de Reya (Race Equity Open Day)
  17. Amma Usman

    Mishcon de Reya (Social Mobility Open Day)

    Mishcon de Reya (Social Mobility Open Day)
  18. Amma Usman

    Mayer Brown (Open Day)

    Mayer Brown (Open Day)
  19. Amma Usman

    Macfarlanes (First Year Scheme)

    Macfarlanes (First Year Scheme)
  20. Amma Usman

    Linklaters (First Year Scheme/Pathfinder)

    Linklaters (First Year Scheme/Pathfinder)

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