TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[e_turbo2]

Was this after 2nd stage assessment?

Hey, when did you do your 2nd stage assessment? And have you heard anything back yet? Thanks!

 

[Unknowncabbage]

Probably a stupid question but when talking about 'an outstanding personal achievement', how personal does it have to be? Is talking about my involvement in a society and something that was achieved (that I was part of) not personal enough, or would that be acceptable?

 

[Andrei Radu]

Does anyone know if HSFK requires a 2.1 across all modules, or just overall?

I could not find any specific information on their website, but based on their specified requirements in other years and my knowledge of the firm, I am quite certain you only need an overall 2.1 to be eligible to apply.

 

[Andrei Radu]

Probably a stupid question but when talking about 'an outstanding personal achievement', how personal does it have to be? Is talking about my involvement in a society and something that was achieved (that I was part of) not personal enough, or would that be acceptable?

I think it would be acceptable. I believe the "personal" part is more of an indication that the firm wants you to discuss an achievement that was very much "yours" rather than an achievement of, say, a group you were part of. Nonetheless, even if the firm indented the "personal" part to refer to something having more to do with your development and growth as a person, I still would not consider your example to be an problematic, as long as you ensure you also express your reflections on how the role in the society ties into your journey.

 

[applicant457]

Has anyone else not received the Taylor Wessing test yet, despite getting a link to the prep hub & being told it would come last Friday? Just wondering if I need to email or not

I haven't either

 

[x_law2004]

for the linklaters app form, how do i put my undergrad and postgrad as it seems to only reference undergraduate as it says 'is your undergrad degree law or non-law' then do you have an additional undergrad degree to add? I'm a little confused on where to put my postgrad

 

[SamiyaJ]

Clyde & Co online assessment invite! Any tips/insights would be really appreciated

 

[baj5]

did anyone figure out how to add schools to NRF's app?

 

[x_law2004]

Please give a brief summary of any prizes, scholarships, positions of responsibility and any other noteworthy achievements gained at School, University, Law School or in employment. - Can this be bullet points as i only have 100 words or should i try to explain them in sentences? also, if some of them count as work experience should i save my words and leave them for the work experience section?