• Ropes & Gray: What do Private Equity Lawyers Actually Do? — Wed 14 Jan 2026, 5–6pm (UK), Zoom
    Register →
  • TCLA Premium: Now half price (£30/month). Applications, interviews, commercial awareness + 700+ examples.
    Join →

TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Gottagetthroughthis101

Legendary Member
  • May 28, 2025
    127
    240
    One Piece Team GIF by NETFLIX
     

    helenaskelton

    Star Member
    Feb 18, 2025
    39
    27
    hey guys would love advice. am getting pfod for legit everything LOL. Winter cycle was easier as I had a VS but I didn’t convert it so we goin again. I also got a SVS but didn’t convert that either. Sometimes I’m like…should I continue? It looks bleak from now.
     

    radssss

    Legendary Member
    Aug 16, 2024
    524
    742
    How much do you think law firms care about grades? I understand they don’t want 2:2s but my university basically never gives out firsts and I just got a mid 2:1 on an essay I was really proud of so I’m just feeling super demotivated :(. I go to a top 10 Russell group that’s a top target for employers so I’m hoping individual grades don’t matter that much
    Hi, I went to a top 10 Russell group uni too and my uni was also too strict with grades (to a point that there were students dropping out and having mental health issues) I have had a few 2:2 modules and graduated with a mid 2:1. If it comforts you, I have progressed with silver circle and a few us firms too. :)
    Don’t give up! Most firms look at more than just grades! Ofc there are some firms like Kirkland which focus too much on grades so I avoid applying there just to not waste my time.
     

    About Us

    The Corporate Law Academy (TCLA) was founded in 2018 because we wanted to improve the legal journey. We wanted more transparency and better training. We wanted to form a community of aspiring lawyers who care about becoming the best version of themselves.

    Get Our 2026 Vacation Scheme Guide

    Nail your vacation scheme applications this year with our latest guide, with sample answers to law firm questions.