TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Tangcy]

does anyone know if clifford chance have a vacation scheme in London for graduates? I saw there are SPARK programe and ACCESS programme, but both of them are not eligible for graduates according to the website? And it seems like the only option for graduates is their training contract application?

 

[lawyersum]

does anyone know if clifford chance have a vacation scheme in London for graduates? I saw there are SPARK programe and ACCESS programme, but both of them are not eligible for graduates according to the website? And it seems like the only option for graduates is their training contract application?

Yeah for graduates the training contract app is the only option!

 

[apap]

Hi, does anyone know if the Dentons and Mayer Brown tests are recorded? Also, does anyone know if Pinsent Masons has removed its direct TC route this year?

I did Mayer Brown's test last year and it wasn't recorded. I only did one that was recorded/the camera was activated and that was Reed Smith. They do somewhat time you for certain exercises like the error spotting exercise that's part of the test.

 

[berocca567]

To clarify, does the Slaughter and May cover letter need addresses at the top?

 

[noahsmiit01]

Does anyone know whether Kirkland and Sullivan & Cromwell recruit trainees from Vac Schemes only, or is it possible to apply to their DTC?

 

[FAS444]

Hi all

New to the forum, and looking for tips on how to position myself and my applications for this round. Did poorly in A-levels (no mitigating circumstances, just being an idiot in 6th form) so at a mid-tier Non-RG uni. However, had somewhat of an academic comeback placing 1st overall in 1st year (avg grade), 2nd overall in 2nd year. Projected a 1:1. Does anyone have any experience with applying in this sort of situation? I.e. firms to apply for - I have put in some serious work through uni and worry its just gonna go to waste b/c of poor A-levels.

 

[NikitaLloyds]

Yeah for graduates the training contract app is the only option!

Hello, I hope this question is not too vexing. Today (03/092025) is when Clifford Chance opens their direct TC applications for 2028, but I don't see the application form on their website. Where should I loo,k or has it not been uploaded yet?