TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[adfs456]

Anyone else still waiting on Bristows?

 

[ManifestingTC2026]

Hi guys, i recently attended an assessment day for a legal assistant job role. The day after they sent this email, is this just a generic email they sent to everyone?

 

[soph107048]

Hello everyone!

So I’m fortunate enough to have received at vac scheme offer, however that week I have an exam also, don’t know the exact date as of yet, meaning I’m gonna miss one day for the vac scheme. Im really scared that if I do reach to the firm and tell them my circumstances they will rescind my offer (they did say I have the right to miss half a day), but the lady on the phone was really keen about knowing what my exam period is and if I can attend all days.

Any advice? Thanks

Heyy im in the same situation.. can i pm you?

 

[user55998384]

for ppl who did the w&c fys last year, how much in advance of the scheme did you hear an outcome by?

 

[siilvert0ngue]

Bevan Brittan SVS holding email 2 :/ new update expected on May 1st!!!

 

[MZJxLadha]

that bevan email scared me so bad initially

 

[MZJxLadha]

so it says everyone will be updated ON Friday, not by Friday. Interesting

 

[CupOfTea17]

that bevan email scared me so bad initially

Same! Glad they sent an email though!

 

[CupOfTea17]

Has / Is anyone applying for the GLP scheme? I have just received the SJT and would love to know what to expect!

 

[赐给我tc]

did anyone hear back from PMC oxford office?

 

[EMB]

Bevan scared me lolol I'm sooo used to these pfos

 

[floral.tcla]

looking at the posts of people with multiple TCs/VS offers and I can't help but think.... what breakfast do you eat??? how do y'all do it

 

[EMB]

BCLP is rolling for their Direct TC is it too late to apply?

 

[alanshore]

Has anyone heard back from White & Case for the first year scheme?

 

[WillKitchen]

I opened a TCLA thread about SQE prep experiences, if anyone would like to read : https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/sqe-journeys-tips-july-2026-exam.10390/

 

[georgianprincessmwuah]

did anyone hear back from PMC oxford office?

No, you?

 

[moonlak]

Hey everyone, I have been given the options to choose practice areas for my vacation scheme. I wanted to know how I should weigh the following factors (apart from personal interest) in my choices:
- complexity of tasks in practice area
- business need in the practice area (if its one that they dont do much work in, maybe i should not choose it ?)

And any general advice you have for me when choosing! Thank you!

@Jaysen

 

[Jaysen]

Hey everyone, I have been given the options to choose practice areas for my vacation scheme. I wanted to know how I should weigh the following factors (apart from personal interest) in my choices:
- complexity of tasks in practice area
- business need in the practice area (if its one that they dont do much work in, maybe i should not choose it ?)

And any general advice you have for me when choosing! Thank you!

Personally, I don't think you should factor in the complexity of tasks or business need. This is because (1) it's impossible to know what specific tasks you will get from the people in your department, and (2) the busyness of a department does not really reflect how likely you are to convert the scheme, your workload, or your experience in that team.

I'd factor in almost everything based on your personal interest. The only other factors I'd think about include any experiences you have had meeting people in that practice area, or any comments you've heard from people at the firm about what that practice area is like. But I appreciate that is likely to be minimal.

The reason personal interest is the most important thing is it'll make a huge difference to how you show up, the kind of questions you ask, and how quickly you pick up the work. If you're not sure what you're interested in yet, I'd start by reading about the practice areas on offer and making a decision based on this. You could also find the trainees/associates on LinkedIn and see if you can get a vibe about what the team is like (but this is a very minimal view on what it's actually going to be like).

 

[dgdfhdfhfss]

did anyone hear back from PMC oxford office?

nope

 

[Magdalena6912]

Hi all, sorry if this was already discussed but I can't really find it anywhere...does anyone have any insights re Macfarlanes stage 1 online assessment? They make a reference to a calculator so I am wondering whether numerical reasoning will be part of the assessment? Thank you!