• Get Everything You Need to Secure a Training Contract
    Now half the price. Join TCLA Premium for £30/month and get step-by-step application support, daily commercial awareness practice, and 700+ successful examples of past applications and interview experiences. Plus so much more.
    Join Premium →
  • Ace Your Vacation Scheme Applications with Reed Smith
    10 Nov 2025 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (UK) Zoom (registration required)
    Join Reed Smith for this practical session on how to write a strong vacation scheme application ahead of key deadlines. Understand what recruiters look for and how to get past the application review stage.
    Register on Zoom →
  • Write Winning Vacation Scheme Applications with Osborne Clarke
    11 Nov 2025 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm (UK) Zoom (registration required)
    Hear from Recruitment Advisor Patrick Fermin Ryan at Osborne Clarke on how to write a successful vacation scheme application. Gain expert advice on what makes applications stand out and how to approach yours with confidence.
    Register on Zoom →

Search results

  1. A

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    Is Kirkland & Ellis' deadline 11:59pm tomorrow??
  2. A

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2021-22 (#1)

    The Weil VS application asks 'think of a current commercial issue that has recently attracted your attention. Why does it interest you, why do you consider it to be significant and how do you think this will impact Weil’s clients?' Is it ok to discuss a commercial trend/ topic which isn't an...
  3. A

    2020-21 Open Days and Insight Events Applications Discussion

    Anyone heard anything from Weil Fast track scheme?
  4. A

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    It was Latham grad rec in the end! Got an offer for the spring insight scheme :))))))
  5. A

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I think I missed a call from grad rec - should I call back or just wait?
  6. A

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    This might be a stupid question but if I go into my 3rd year of a non-law degree do I need to be applying for the GDL, or should I wait and see if I get a vac scheme which converts to a TC? As (most) firms pay for the GDL it seems like a tight turnaround from a summer vac scheme to the GDL in...
  7. A

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Ahead with Ashurst offer!!! Sooo happy
  8. A

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Yes, but for insight scheme :)
  9. A

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    anyone have any insight into latham ACs?
  10. A

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    does anyone know if DLA Piper have sorted their gmail issue out yet? Thank you :)
  11. A

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Hey! I'm doing an undergrad in London. My rent is expensive (£170 per week but I am very central) but then i can do a shop at Lidl for £30! When i was going out etc i spent a bit more per week but probably around £50 including drinks out. So, I'd say that the grant will probably cover your rent...
  12. A

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    hey! Yeah post-interview :)
  13. A

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    got my pfo today :(
  14. A

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    congratulations, this is amazing! Did they ring or email? :)
  15. A

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    anyone got any tips for latham VI?
  16. A

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I think they said by the end of Feb :)
  17. A

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    aw no! what did you say if you don't mind me asking?
  18. A

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    I've heard that in Slaughters interviews they sometimes ask whether you were rejected from Oxbridge (I was). How would I go about answering that question without sounding like I was really unprepared for my Oxford interview etc.?
  19. A

    2020-21 Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion

    Anyone heard from Shearman for summer vac?

About Us

The Corporate Law Academy (TCLA) was founded in 2018 because we wanted to improve the legal journey. We wanted more transparency and better training. We wanted to form a community of aspiring lawyers who care about becoming the best version of themselves.

Newsletter

Discover the most relevant business news, access our law firm analysis, and receive our best advice for aspiring lawyers.