• 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 →
  • How to Secure a Vacation Scheme (Ropes & Gray)
    1 Dec 2025 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm (UK) Zoom (registration required)
    In this interactive session, Maya Shah, Senior Early Careers Specialist at Ropes & Gray, will walk you through every stage of the firm's application process.
    Register on Zoom →
  • How to Stand Out in Law Firm Interviews (Willkie)
    3 Dec 2025 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm (UK) Zoom (registration required)
    Willkie’s new graduate recruiter and two trainees will break down what the firm looks for at the interview stage, common pitfalls to avoid, and how you can demonstrate confidence, clarity, and genuine motivation throughout an assessment centre.
    Register on Zoom →

Search results

  1. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you, I did job sim on 13 Dec and heard back about AC this morning!
  2. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi guys does anyone have any insight into Mayer Brown London AC? Any help is much appreciated!
  3. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Akin assessment invite! Does anyone know if it is the next stage or part of the first?
  4. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    That Goodwin VI was unnecessarily stressful!
  5. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Has anyone heard back from Mayer Brown for spring AC as of yet?
  6. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Its an application to both spring and summer I believe!
  7. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Just received Goodwin VI! Any insights would be much appreciated, I have insights into Willkie and Weil VI!
  8. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    I have not received the artic shores test for NRF yet and I applied for the summer scheme on the 25th Nov. Anyone else?
  9. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi does Arnold & Porter accept applications from final year law students: It states you must be a post graduate/ a 2nd year law student/ final year non-law student for vacation schemes and training contracts??
  10. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone waiting for DLA just heard back with them saying all spaces for London office ACs are now filled
  11. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone still waiting to hear from DLA post VI London?
  12. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hiya congrats! Is this for Spring and when did you apply?
  13. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For anyone waiting, I just received the Weil VI link. We have until the 5 Jan!
  14. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi when did they say this? Do you mean for AC? Thanks
  15. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Congratulations!! When did you apply?
  16. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    For Reed Smith, it asks about their sectors. Is this the same as their industries? Sorry if this is a dumb question!
  17. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Any news from Skadden? The wait is killing me
  18. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    is this for spring and when did you apply
  19. helloj

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Anyone have any insights into the Mayer Brown job sim? Are the video interviews competency, behavioural or motivation based? Unsure on how to prepare

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.

Get Our 2026 Vacation Scheme Guide

Nail your vacation scheme applications this year with our latest guide, with sample answers to law firm questions.