TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[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]

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?

 

[iklawapps]

Sorry just seeing a bunch of this now, but for anyone asking about the TS cover letter length, I wrote exactly 1,000 words and made it past their application round pretty okay, I think. I do think I remember them saying in an event or on their socials or something that you don't need to write much, and like focus on being concise and relevant, like 750 words should be fine (and makes their lives easier). but I know that me and other people did 1,000 and were chill

Disclaimer, don't listen to me and trust your gut!! I hope that helps, and good luck with submitting < 3 you've got this!!

 

[Bread]

i really wish jessica were back sometimes. i think i need a reality check. i'm a very well-educated person with legal and non-legal work experience but i graduated from the gdl last year. am I too old to be applying for vac schemes? i just have a hard time understanding what i'm doing wrong, when seemingly loads of second/third year students are doing everything right. How big of a factor is age?

 

[nbjani]

Ima need everybody to do an AC dance for tomorrow (inbox still silent 😅🫣)

 

[Wanda Maximoff]

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?

TLDR: Research practice areas, see which one appeals to you most (you tend to get an itch for specific ones if you look into the work well enough) and then target firms that specialise in those chosen practices.

This is the approach I took and I've found it's much easier to explain my interests for the firms and the work that they do. I hope that helps!

 

[Bread]

Honestly, I don't think age makes or breaks anything. My friend secured four vacation scheme offers from US law firms last year and he was the youngest one on 2/4 schemes (23 years old)!

drop the names of the firms 😂