TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[johnjoh199]

I got invited to Harbottle AC! Haven't confirmed the dates though.

I got invited to Harbottle AC! Haven't confirmed the dates though.

Congrats! When did you do the interview? I still have not heard back so I guess it's a no.

 

[Allura Grant]

has W&C sent out all summer offers?

have no clue what they're doing tbh

 

[Florencejones]

Ward Hadaway AC invite! Any insights?

 

[CupOfTea17]

For people who did the Browne Jacobson TI - how was it? Is it mainly motivational questions or commercial questions?

 

[soph107048]

Does anyone have any guidance/examples for how they approached an icebreaker/bio question for a vac scheme asking what informed your motivation for a career in law? Did you guys describe the characteristics ie fast paced/analytical or law more broadly? Asking cause i have to do this in a very limited number of words and want to make them count

 

[Jaysen]

Does anyone have any guidance/examples for how they approached an icebreaker/bio question for a vac scheme asking what informed your motivation for a career in law? Did you guys describe the characteristics ie fast paced/analytical or law more broadly? Asking cause i have to do this in a very limited number of words and want to make them count

I'd probably go for something personal if you can, such as an experience that led you to become a commercial lawyer.

I find when writing without experience, it usually sounds a bit cheesy/generic ('I love the intersection of law and business').

 

[Raquelle's Legal Drama]

Hmm I was just daydreaming earlier and was wondering how candidates should think about situations where a law firm is under regulatory investigation (for example, linked to a client matter rather than the firm’s own conduct).

We talk about this often in the context of clients being under investigation in commercial awareness discussions, but realistically, how should applicants navigate such a situation if applicable to the companies they are applying to?

How might this realistically affect:
- the firm’s reputation and client relationships; and
- its medium to long-term stability?

Also, during a vac scheme or when talking to a lawyer from the firm, would it be better to:
- acknowledge it if it comes up naturally; or
- avoid raising it altogether?

Finally, is this something you would meaningfully factor into a TC decision, or is it generally too fact-specific to weigh heavily at that stage?

Thank you! This is just completely random, my brain was just jumping to all sorts of places haha - typical bathroom thoughts