TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[user123987]

Any advice for Brabners SJT?

 

[TCchaser]

Will Faegre Drinker be sending out more VI invites?

 

[TCchaser]

CMS WG for graduate apprenticeship.

Congratulations! That was really quick considering applications only closed on Sunday, when did you apply? Trying to figure out if they're getting back to people in order of application date 😅

 

[PFO_God]

Harbottle & Lewis interview invite!

Any insights would be greatly appreciated - happy to trade AG AC (useful for next year), Barclays in-house interview (Think Talent Programme) or various assessments...

 

[HAHAHA]

Hi does anyone have any thoughts on how recent a recent development have to be for interview? I’m trying to find developments around AI regulation and most of the major news stories (stability vs Getty), digital omnibus seem to be from a good few months ago do you think that’s too far back?

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

On the back of this, Grads + Career Changers, how are you making time for engaging with Law outside of applications?

@Jaysen @Abbie Whitlock - I wasn’t sure if you either had any suggestions or things you’ve heard?

Hey!

I think it can look different for everyone depending on their schedule, but I think the main thing is to consistently engage with materials over time, rather than trying to do lots and lots at a time. For example, regularly reading legal or business news (even just a few articles a week!), listening to legal or commercial podcasts during commutes, and attending webinars or open days when they come up. When I was working full-time during my placement year, I made it a habit to listen to the FT Daily News Briefing podcast on my commute, and I attended a few open days for areas of law or firms I was interested in.

Some people also find it helpful to follow a couple of sectors that they are interested in and keep an eye on major deals, disputes, or regulatory changes in that sector. This is a good way to build commercial awareness organically over time without it feeling like another "application task".

It is definitely important to remember that it doesn't have to be anything huge or time-intensive, and often regular engagement will be the most beneficial in the long-run