• 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 →

Search results

  1. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Nope but some ppl are hearing back
  2. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    All about law virtual law fair
  3. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    is it the corporate M&A event? it starts at 4pm
  4. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hey congrats, I dont think it is automatic! when did you apply please?
  5. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I’d recommend doing some research on the firm, looking at them and their competitors will really help you assess what differentiates Shearman. Maybe apply for their open day, they will have some information through that!
  6. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    For the CAPP assessment I would say answer truthfully. No one really knows what Links are looking for in these tests but always refer to the agile mindset! Think about what you would do in the situation for the CAPP test rather than what they expect. Some of the answers can contradict the other...
  7. Donuttime

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Congratulations!! What firm so we can help out?
  8. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    No you wouldnt be expected to scite your sources
  9. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    What does multi-disciplinary nature of work mean? for example does it mean working with other practice areas? for example the real estate team working with banking team etc?
  10. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    anyone heard back for a linkslaters open day?
  11. Donuttime

    TCLA General Discussion Thread 2022-23

    I am also in the same position! I am still awaiting membership approval :)
  12. Donuttime

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2022-23

    Hi guys, will the applications that open for winter vac schemes in september be for a 2024 trainee intake?
  13. Donuttime

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

    I have an offer for a paralegal role (FIRM A) but I only have one more week to accept. I am waiting for the outcome for another paralegal position (FIRM B) I would much rather have but will hear back in the next coming weeks... How do I KINDLY say.. Can I have a few more weeks to decide to firm A?
  14. Donuttime

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

    Okay thank you! So if a TC starts in 2024, when would a firm expect its new intake to complete their SQE. Would it be in July/September of 2023?
  15. Donuttime

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

    If my tc starts in 2024, when is it likely that I will start the LPC or SQE?
  16. Donuttime

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

    Nothing from Hogan Lovells since completing their WG IN jANUARY
  17. Donuttime

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

    no response for dechert summer vac scheme weird...

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.