TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[meredithgrey]

They asked this for Goodwin and I progressed to their VI, so I hope I can give some advice

I picked 3 firms that met 3 core criteria I focussed on when applying to firms. For example, my criteria was: (1) an international focus Eg white and case, (2), legal tech (I think I spoke about Latham, and (3) PE/corporate which I associated with Skadden. Ofc these are also US firms but that’s what worked for me

Not sure if it was a whim I was progressed so you should take it with a grain of salt lol

Best of luck!

Thank you sm! That's really helpful

 

[elle woods]

sry abt that💔was this for summer?

yea but it was post test 1 - they've ghosted me since november 😂

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

They read the written answers after stage 2

Makes sense I guess. Out of curiosity, do they read it if you meet the CTT baseline score? Or do they contextualise all the aspects together?

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

I got some black trousers from Next and they are my holy grail. High waisted and elasticated at the back. Can't stand sitting down in tight trousers all day! M&S, Next and H&M offer great options in terms of shirts but some shops do seem to go for quite low down on the neck line. So make sure it's not too low down if u catch my drift lol

I second this!! The ones from next are so comfyyyy

 

[radssss]

Does hogan Lovells read your application before sending stage 2 test (the one after stage one test)?

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Does anyone have any recommendations on where to buy clothes for interviews like blazer trousers? Not too expensive and for women

M&S!!

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

Does anyone have any recommendations on where to buy clothes for interviews like blazer trousers? Not too expensive and for women

M&S is great for decent quality and inexpensive stuff.

 

[Madison Pinewall]

M&S trousers are the best. If you're a girl particularly and you've got bigger thighs to waist and hate trousers that are sticking to your body too much, their straight leg ones are super flattering and very comfy. Plus less than £20.

 

[Donna Paulsen]

M&S!!

https://www.marksandspencer.com/jer...268&gbraid=0AAAAAD7g6bQtYgJ6_x8YvB1eRM_u7fLA-

These trousers are so inexpensive, so comfy and there’s various lengths!! As a short girl (5’2) the short length is perfect

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Is this the only question for PMC? I can't get past the initial section without submitting this.
The covering letter is an opportunity for you to tell us about: 1) yourself; 2) why you are interested in a career in law; 3) the office location you are applying for and why; 4) your reasons for applying to Penningtons Manches Cooper and why they resonate with you personally. (Max. 500 words)

 

[spongebob]

https://www.marksandspencer.com/jer...268&gbraid=0AAAAAD7g6bQtYgJ6_x8YvB1eRM_u7fLA-

These trousers are so inexpensive, so comfy and there’s various lengths!! As a short girl (5’2) the short length is perfect

Thank youu omg this is so helpful everyone- actually stressing cus my interviews next week and have got nothing😅

 

[TS.Law]

Pinsent (Regions) ❌

 

[LawAspirer]

Did anybody get a Dechert Interview for Spring?

 

[cookedlawstudent]

Hogan Lovells PFO received post stage 1!!!! I'm glad because I was aiming on applying for winter scheme next year anyways.

In other news does anyone have insight into the Mishcon de Reya ai chatbot interview? What I should prepare before I start?

 

[RJ Ruban]

Pinsent (Regions) ❌

Damn that’s sucks man, sorry can I ask When did you apply and which region?

 

[oliviabeijing]

has ANYONE heard from Dentons Milton Keynes or CMS Sheffield im going insane

 

[tc2026]

hiii I was wondering if anyone had any insights on the Milbank critical assessment? Is it a video interview, WG, SJT, etc.? (stage 2)

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Anyone have any insights for Foot Anstey amberjack?

There’s a practice test link for both the assessment and the VI in the email!

 

[Donna Paulsen]

hiii I was wondering if anyone had any insights on the Milbank critical assessment? Is it a video interview, WG, SJT, etc.? (stage 2)

I believe it is just a WG style test

 

[tc2026]

dla piper ac! TI on 29th dec

congratssss, is this for London?