TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Dannie]

for those who wrote TS cover letters - how many words did you write? not sure if anything more than 600-700 words is too much

I wrote 1000, and submitted it, am I cooked..

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

I wrote 1000, and submitted it, am I cooked..

Same here I wrote exactly 1,000 words cos it said 1,000 words so I just assumed that we needed to write exactly 1,000 words, am I also cooked…

 

[EfficientBag123]

I wrote 1000, and submitted it, am I cooked..

Ibr I did the same. I always just use the word limit. It’s your chance to really sell yourself. Especially in a process which only has a cover letter and interview.

 

[EfficientBag123]

Same here I wrote exactly 1,000 words cos it said 1,000 words so I just assumed that we needed to write exactly 1,000 words, am I also cooked…

Nah I did the same. They shouldn’t advertise a 1000 word limit if they aren’t prepared to read 1000 word cover letters.

 

[EfficientBag123]

Has anyone heard anything from baker mckenzie this week for the spring scheme ?/ do you think it is sensible to just assume a PFO? The waiting is so painful

They sent out a bunch of ACs last week. I’m assuming PFO.

 

[sqe4676]

Is it worth applying for Travers Smith vac scheme with the deadline tomorrow?

 

[i-want-a-tc]

Weil AC invite!! I’m still in shock so had to take a few hours to process getting the email haha.

For those interested, I applied in early Nov and got the online test around the end of Nov.

I sat the SJT and VI around mid Dec (14-17) and scored 7566 high numerical and verbal.​

this has set the standard of how people should announce progressions. All the important info is listed so less messages like 'when did you apply?'

 

[tc2026]

What is the test for RPC? does anyone know, please

 

[EfficientBag123]

Is it worth applying for Travers Smith vac scheme with the deadline tomorrow?

Yes it’s non-rolling.

 

[EfficientBag123]

this has set the standard of how people should announce progressions. All the important info is listed so less messages like 'when did you apply?'

Bro who is getting progressed with Mayer Brown oh my days. 7997 and high applied intellects with a rejection is cooked.

 

[i-want-a-tc]

TAYLOR WESSING AC INVITE I MAY JUST CRY MY FIRST AC OF THE CYCLE

Should change your name now

 

[i-want-a-tc]

Bro who is getting progressed with Mayer Brown oh my days. 7997 and high applied intellects with a rejection is cooked.

you saw that before I deleted it

 

[trainee4u]

What is the test for RPC? does anyone know, please

TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

noo what is tcla without Elle woods??? 💔 what about what is TCLA without floral?? but lol it’s tough trying to keep me off here 😂

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[EfficientBag123]

you saw that before I deleted it

Sorry bro I can delete that if u want

 

[EfficientBag123]

I’m a penultimate year non-law student so I don’t have much choice this year. But for next year, how do you lot choose firms to target?

 

[SubpoenaColada]

Hey guys, new on here! Had a few questions I couldn't find the answers to online, please answer if you know:

1. Does NRF offer DTC?
2. Is King & Spalding DTC rolling?
3. Does Pinsent Masons have DTC?
4. Does Eversheds have a DTC?
5. Is Womble Bond Dickinson DTC rolling?
6. Is Stephenson Harwood VS rolling?

I appreciate this is a mix of VS/DTC related questions!

 

[TheSlapDotCom]

im being delusional because i applied late december and it was a nonrolling deadline..... no way they reviewed everyones applications already rightttt....

yh pls

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

I’m a penultimate year non-law student so I don’t have much choice this year. But for next year, how do you lot choose firms to target?

 

[ilikelaw]

I’m a penultimate year non-law student so I don’t have much choice this year. But for next year, how do you lot choose firms to target?

i initially intended to apply to 7 or 8... i am currently drafting my 11th and plan to write at least 4 more out of last-minute panic (wish i applied to more earlier on )

 

[Donna Paulsen]

i initially intended to apply to 7 or 8... i am currently drafting my 11th and plan to write at least 4 more out of last-minute panic

I've got 8 more on my spreadsheet to apply to.. when does it end