TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[sooae]

3am thoughts: how is everyone prepping for ACs/VIs/other tests while juggling uni, work, and life… and not losing their mind? Asking for someone who is definitely struggling.

 

[Sr. Maybe]

Has anyone got any insights into the Clyde & Co VI, Trowers & Hamlins VI, Mischon de Reya (MdR) chat-based interview, and Dechert written exercise (WE)? Additionally, if anyone has any experience with, or has heard anything about, the CMS ACs then please get in touch!

I can trade with insights for Latham & Watkins, Hogan Lovells, Addleshaw Goddard, CMS, Macfarlanes, Mayer Brown, Weil, Kirkland & Ellis, and Simmons & Simmons for this cycle, and VIs from last cycle for firms like White & Case, DWF, Forsters, Mills & Reeve, Reed Smith and other US firms!

 

[nbjani]

3am thoughts: how is everyone prepping for ACs/VIs/other tests while juggling uni, work, and life… and not losing their mind? Asking for someone who is definitely struggling.

Caffeine, deleted insta and tiktok, took unpaid leave this month for SQE1, being kinder to myself with diet and exercise than I usually would be in January. What motivates me is a combination of spite and walking around the nice houses in my local area (Islington, some real beauties) and looking into their kitchens/living rooms and thinking I could do a better job of decor if I had the corporate law money.

 

[sooae]

Caffeine, deleted insta and tiktok, took unpaid leave this month for SQE1, being kinder to myself with diet and exercise than I usually would be in January. What motivates me is a combination of spite and walking around the nice houses in my local area (Islington, some real beauties) and looking into their kitchens/living rooms and thinking I could do a better job of decor if I had the corporate law money.

Honestly, aspirational house-spotting sounds like solid motivation

 

[ilikelaw]

3am thoughts: how is everyone prepping for ACs/VIs/other tests while juggling uni, work, and life… and not losing their mind? Asking for someone who is definitely struggling.

answer: i am in fact losing my mind. got a tort law exam today, i hope i don’t get a barrage of PFOs right before

 

[nbjani]

answer: i am in fact losing my mind. got a tort law exam today, i hope i don’t get a barrage of PFOs right before

Good luck!
If all else fails just remember the snail.

 

[shadowboxer909]

Caffeine, deleted insta and tiktok, took unpaid leave this month for SQE1, being kinder to myself with diet and exercise than I usually would be in January. What motivates me is a combination of spite and walking around the nice houses in my local area (Islington, some real beauties) and looking into their kitchens/living rooms and thinking I could do a better job of decor if I had the corporate law money.

What...noooo... I'm motivated by only passion for the law and nothing else.

 

[user397485]

How did anyone who did slaughters VS interview find it? How was the written?

 

[Deleted member 43346]

@Afraz Akhtar Hi, How do you recommend answering the interview question asking to compare other firms you have applied to. I understand that they’re ultimately trying to understand what distinguishes us, but how do you balance showing that you are a competitive candidate that has progressed elsewhere but not making them think they are not your first choice (especially since I have been asked before what stages I’ve reached with other firms specifically)
Thank you!

 

[hanz123]

Gateley test invite not sure if it's automatic, would appreciate any tips thank you

 

[noahsmiit01]

Good morning everyone. Hope this week will be positive for all of us with VI and AC invitations. All the best

 

[ArthurWeasleyLaw]

Skadden WE results today guys?

 

[legalbeast]

Anyone heard from Addleshaw Goddard following voice interview? Awaiting response.. deadline closed 6 Jan.

 

[Mikeross750]

@Afraz Akhtar I reached the final stage with a law firm three weeks ago - they haven't given out offers yet to anyone and I am yet to hear back on the outcome of that interview, maybe even this week. However, I am away for a week in another country and switched my sim card. If they were to call (hopefully) with an offer, that call wouldn't reach me. Am I right to assume that they would then email? A bit worried that I may come off as unprofessional and/or not receive comms from them at all for this reason.

 

[nbjani]

Is there a difference as to how I would approach a strengths based rather than competency based interview? Especially re: how I approach examples - if I'm talking about for example communication, am I better off bringing in multiple examples fro my career to date to show it is a strength of mine rather than STAR analyse one specific situation?

 

[Bruce Wayne Attorney at Law]

Mayer Brown rejection , does anyone know if we can reapply for the DTC ? My flatmate's loud alarm went off while I was doing my VIs, I got flustered for a second and then just spoke over it

 

[AMullin]

Collaboration and Learning agility as weaknesses on the Clyde & Co SJT, see ya next year…

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Didn’t even get Gibson Dunn’s test lol

did anyone else not get it?

 

[TCGrad1642]

Mayer Brown PFO also. Such low spirits recently.

 

[FutureLawyer_]

Has anyone got any insight into Mishcon de raya chat based interview ?