TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[RJ Ruban]

Hey!

From my experience with case study interviews, M&A is definitely the most common format. However, a few other themes could be:

• Market expansion: e.g. entering a new country or launching a new product
• Restructuring / Insolvency: e.g. discussing cost-cutting and refinancing
• Regulatory Issues: especially in sectors such as technology and energy
• Litigation Risk: this will typically including looking at reputational, financial and commercial consequence

However, rather than trying to revise every possible topic, it might help to practise structuring your thinking around:

• What is the client trying to achieve?
• What are the risks?
• What are the potential options for the client?
• Which is the best option that you would recommend, and why?

I hope that assists!

Thank you so much!

 

[IBartlett]

Is anyone else still waiting to hear back about the Osborne Clarke Vacation Scheme Assessment Centre for the London office? I heard for the Bristol Office they let half the group know on Monday and the other half Wednesday (mixed acceptance and rejections across both days). Wondering if they’ve messed up and done the same for London as I’m still waiting to hear back and was told we would hear by COB today!

 

[kukubird]

if anyone has any ACs soon trumps tariffs have been overturned!

 

[radssss]

Broadfield Vi !!

If someone has done this previously please please dm me and I’m happy to swap insights for other firms!!

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Well, didn't hear from lewis silkin although said end of this week. I guess they could mean weekend lol

 

[theintellectualpropertygirl]

When you do a commercial case study I've read a lot of stuff about SWOT/PESTLE. Are they expecting you to be able to suggest stories from the news eg knowledge of something political going on, a particular industry trend, etc. which might affect the business in question, or do they want you to just mention that there may be external political factors which could be relevant (and basically give no detail), or alternatively would they give specific details of these in the case study and then just want you to comment on the impacts? This is for a first year scheme if that makes a difference...

 

[SueD]

I might have got this wrong but I think they said start of the week for London - and told us today - and end of the week for other offices. So maybe the end of week has been pushed later like our start of the week was!

 

[Novaa]

Breaking my fast to no email 😍

Countdown to next Friday!

 

[James Wakefield]

Goodwin giving me a heart attack with their reimbursement email after the AC 😅

 

[km20]

Really random but did anyone apply for the disney legal internship?

I did, the day before the deadline

 

[AryanAgg]

I did, the day before the deadline

I got pfo'ed right off the bat because im not a uk law graduate 🤣

 

[abc124]

Really random but did anyone apply for the disney legal internship?

Yes!! Do you guys know what the online assessment will be like, I’ve never come across this test provider

 

[tc2026]

Does anyone know how to do reimbursements after Mishcon AC?

 

[km20]

Yes!! Do you guys know what the online assessment will be like, I’ve never come across this test provider

I am not sure tbh, I am trying to figure out whether all applicants have to do the online tests as a part of the initial stage or whether the online test is the next stage of the application process.

 

[WillKitchen]

Great to see some of these VS/WE offers come through today - best of luck to all who are waiting!

I've had a fairly quiet week. One rejection (from a top 3 firm on my list, which was a shame) and a number of applications still pending.

But I did visit the Paul Hastings London office for a competitive open day (pictured). It was the only open day I've seen which required a VI, so that is something!

 

[radssss]

Great to see some of these VS/WE offers come through today - best of luck to all who are waiting!

I've had a fairly quiet week. One rejection (from a top 3 firm on my list, which was a shame) and a number of applications still pending.

But I did visit the Paul Hastings London office for a competitive open day (pictured). It was the only open day I've seen which required a VI, so that is something!

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That is a very beautiful and classy looking office😍😍

Congratulations on attending the open day and I hope you really enjoyed it!

Sorry about the rejection, hoping you get an offer from your other top 2!

 

[WillKitchen]

That is a very beautiful and classy looking office😍😍

Congratulations on attending the open day and I hope you really enjoyed it!

Sorry about the rejection, hoping you get an offer from your other top 2!

Thank you!

Yes, I love Bishopsgate offices. Cooley, Skadden, PH, etc... gorgeous places to work!

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Great to see some of these VS/WE offers come through today - best of luck to all who are waiting!

I've had a fairly quiet week. One rejection (from a top 3 firm on my list, which was a shame) and a number of applications still pending.

But I did visit the Paul Hastings London office for a competitive open day (pictured). It was the only open day I've seen which required a VI, so that is something!

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That’s a banging office ngl. I’m gna apply for the direct tc now just so I can possibly have a chance at seeing this in person cos wow. 🤩

*starts panic researching Paul Hastings and their work in London in preparation for the dtc app*

 

[law123456789]

Congrats on your successes guys!!! Anyone heard from slaughters today?

 

[Cece176]

Does anyone know how to do reimbursements after Mishcon AC?

Hey was this from the Mishcon Summer VS?