TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[svb risk management intern]

Did anyone see that only 4 HL WVS participants received TCs? I wonder why there's been a drop in offers made from last year's winter and summer avgs (50%-65%).

Caveat: this is all anecdotal evidence found after 10 minutes of LinkedIn perusal, it is possible more were made but I saw that only 10 people were present. No statistics are confirmed, but I presume they are close to the true data points.

In other news Reed Smith OA

 

[MeWantTCPlz]

Reed smith pfo post vi/sjt 💀
not surprised tbf, scored below 20 on the sjt sooooo

 

[jamieclarke]

Reed smith pfo post vi/sjt 💀
not surprised tbf, scored below 20 on the sjt sooooo

When did you complete the test?

 

[Legallylaw]

Hi,I hope everyone is doing well!

I wanted to ask if anyone had any tips for a Links AC? This is my first ever AC and im quite nervous about it. Im going there with an open mind and genuinely just hoping to enjoy my time at the firm.

In return I can offer insights on Freshfields, Reed Smith and Akin.

Thanks guys, appreciate any tips!

 

[BobThebIlly]

Reed smith pfo post vi/sjt 💀
not surprised tbf, scored below 20 on the sjt sooooo

I imagine I’ll be in the same boat as you I suck at SJTs no matter how many I do 😭

 

[MeWantTCPlz]

When did you complete the test?

14th dec

 

[r00.a3]

Anyone heard from Eversheds after VI for Birms SVS?

 

[MeWantTCPlz]

I imagine I’ll be in the same boat as you I suck at SJTs no matter how many I do 😭

They’re sooo hit or miss for me tbh, it’s incredibly jarring. At least you have some VIs, that was my first for this cycle 😭😭 praying it isn’t my only
but tbf lots of ppl have said it’s difficult and it took AGES so if you don’t do “well” don’t beat yourself up

 

[elle woods]

Have I mentioned how much I hate cappfinity?
Also the proofreading exercises...I would rather do 50 more SJT questions than squint at my screen 😭

I've seen this letter of intent over 5 times by now 😂 if I have to proofread, at least please give me some fresh material

 

[anon78365222111]

You guys need to relax with inbox being empty. It's only been 3 days since people have been back to work. Also grad recruitment are handling the new January trainee cohort and other things also. Maybe watch a movie or watch the sesson finale of stranger things whilst waiting for law firms. Sorry if this is salty or harsh.

everyone is quite understanding here that they can’t pester or constantly be on grad recs case it’s more of an inside feelings they’re communicating on an optional forum more as a joke to cope. We don’t know what helps people and some may really need it, I’m sure just ignoring or watching a movie or a season finale of stranger things would help you ignore their comments lol.

 

[Harvey Specter]

You guys need to relax with inbox being empty. It's only been 3 days since people have been back to work. Also grad recruitment are handling the new January trainee cohort and other things also. Maybe watch a movie or watch the sesson finale of stranger things whilst waiting for law firms. Sorry if this is salty or harsh.

 

[DarrenB]

There was everything literally - sjt, wgt, proof reading, numerical test.

Thank you!

 

[hmevey]

Browne Jacobson's work experience questions ask; Please give details of your responsibilities and achievements and how they support your application (maximum 250 words)

Should i be writing about why this firm in these sections?

 

[elle woods]

Browne Jacobson's work experience questions ask; Please give details of your responsibilities and achievements and how they support your application (maximum 250 words)

Should i be writing about why this firm in these sections?

Not really. But if you would like to, you could link back to the firm.
For example: Completing X activity helped me develop Y skill, which aligns with Z fact about the firm.

 

[BobThebIlly]

clyde and co assessment invite (applied on deadline). is anyone willing to share 'insights' lol. No but fr idt i've done a test like this before

 

[lawyer48205]

clyde and co assessment invite (applied on deadline). is anyone willing to share 'insights' lol. No but fr idt i've done a test like this before

congrats! I applied on the 4th and still havent received it. anyone else?

 

[lawyer48205]

wondering if anyone would have some advice as I am freaking out a bit - but I recently applied to a firm where I fully thought that I hadn't appplied before and so when that question came up on the application form, I stated that I hadnt. However, when I was searching for my previous application from a different firm, I saw that I did apply to this firm quite a few years ago but just totally forgot. Would anyone have any advice on what to do? I do not want to seem untruthful at all and maybe the firm has already realised it, but I am worried about seeming careless if I let them know now!

 

[EfficientBag123]

Could anyone who attended the Travers Smith x Legal Cheek talk today PM me any notes - I was at work and would be super grateful xx

Dm me if you get anything please.

 

[trainee4u]

can you submit an application with the same personal details but different email address? I've heard ppl do this before but question the legitimacy and success rate

why would you do that?
The only way this would even make sense is if you did a fake application with different personal details in order to try and sneak a peek at the VI or something. Obviously that's terribly dishonest and not something I'd recommend, but I'm sure some people have done it.

 

[AMullin]

Letting you guys know that the Clyde & Co online test is not automatic. I would know because I received a PFO today post-app, and the reason given was because I do not meet the requirements to apply.

Also a heads up to those looking to apply to Clyde & Co, they are strict on grade requirements. I have CBB in A Levels but attend an RG target university, with a 2:1 in my first year, but I was still rejected because of my A-level

Sorry to hear that 😞

Will likely be the same for me. Got ABC at A-level, 2.1 at undergraduate, Distinction for my LLM and 12 years experience in a demanding career but yes, let’s focus on exams I took when I was barely 18… 🤦🏻‍♂️

Same for WFW, which is a shame as I am really interested in the maritime sector!