TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[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 💔 💔

 

[sjm251102]

Is this for the Bristol or Edinburgh office?

Bristol

 

[sjm251102]

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

Is it just the situational judgement test? I did that one

 

[ilikelaw]

why does the morgan lewis application have so many questions, i'm gonna run out of relevant experiences to talk about so fast

 

[Applicant7874652]

Hi @Jonny_12 as there is a 1,000 word limit, you're good. I understand there is some speculation as to whether that's appropriate, but there is a set limit for a reason. If the firm wanted any less, they would ask for less. Now, although you have 1,000 words, you don't have to use all of them - the trick is to be concise and succinct with your points. If you can the same thing in less words, without compromising on the analysis/detail, then do so - I'm sure it would look very favourable. Good luck!

It says on the website that it should be no longer than one side of A4, so that indicates that 600-700 is probably the right length?