TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[TCLAuser2002]

Akin PFO. Turns out it got sent yesterday and straight to my spam.

post app? test? TI?

 

[Hinkle_dinkle]

When do we hear back from Addlshaw Goddard London?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

This is an accurate depiction of me working on this Morgan Lewis vac scheme app (why does it have 5 app questions each 300 words smh):

 

[Donna Paulsen]

This is an accurate depiction of me working on this Morgan Lewis vac scheme app (why does it have 5 app questions each 300 words smh):

Me when an application has more than two 300 word questions:

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

new pfp!! looking good specter!

although you can't see nor feel it right now, I am empathising and grieving with you in spirit.

Also i didn't notice earlier, but happy 1000th post to you!

Thank you I thought I’d change things up! Ngl it’s a very long app lowkey played myself here.

Is this basically saying I’m spending too much time on the forum (peak jobless behaviour)…

Tbf over half of these posts will be from when Chris was on the forum but still 400-500 is a lot yikes…

These are pointing at me btw (I need to get back on to the app graft immediately lmao)…​

 

[Miles Edgeworth]

This is an accurate depiction of me working on this Morgan Lewis vac scheme app (why does it have 5 app questions each 300 words smh):

Yeah I asked Gemini AI to find me some extra firms to apply to that align with my current strategy and Morgan Lewis was one...
Took one look at that form and said nope!!! (Better spending that energy on my TW AC prep)

 

[kukubird]

It’s selective. If you pass the SJT/WG then they will invite to the TI. Passing the TI, you get to AC.​

Do you know how many people pass from stage to stage?

 

[solicitor_2028]

Does Freeths sponsor visa for international students?

 

[M85672]

Not sure if this has previously been answered somewhere earlier - but what structure should one focus on for the R&G question? I attended the webinar that discussed how to ace the vac scheme but still a bit unsure on how to actually approach the question - content wise/main body wise

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Do you know how many people pass from stage to stage?

 

[kukubird]

Hi guys!! Does Cleary not send a confirmation of app email or have I done something wrong lol??

They don’t, I had to email for mine. They do, however, send a follow up diversity form so make sure you complete that.

 

[lawrlah]

anyone heard from ashurst or simmons & simmons since doing the online assessment?

 

[Afraz Akhtar]

Hi @Afraz Akhtar How long should competency based responses be in an interview?

@Wanda Maximoff Hey, I've noticed a few queries asking about timing in an interview and I'm a little conflicted. Although I think it's wise to think about time and I'm sure others may think its helpful, but I don't think it's a healthy consideration.

The reason being, thinking about timings for your responses in a natural conversational setting inadvertently places pressure on an already stressful situation where you need to make sure your mind is clear. I fear, placing imaginary timers/countdowns are only going to distract you from that clarity and potentially affect the quality of your responses.

Instead, consider how much depth is needed and that should guide the timing of your response. For competency questions, that depth is essentially the STAR method - so the ability to make your point, highlight a task where you displayed that, explain what it is that you did to achieve that, and end off with your key takeaway. Whether this takes you two minutes, or 5 minutes, as long as you provided your answer in a format that is concise, avoids waffling, and gets straight to the point - you've achieved what you were supposed to.

I'm not sure if this is helpful, but it's what works well for me 🤷‍♂️

 

[Novaa]

Decided who my weekly application to conquer is! Xx

#GoalSetting 😍

 

[Donuttime]

Decided who my weekly application to conquer is! Xx

#GoalSetting 😍

31st Jan is near we are almost there guys!

 

[Donna Paulsen]

what does this say about me... 600 posts in a month.... HELP hahaha

I just realised you only joined in December... girlll 😭 love the dedication hahahaha

 

[Deleted member 43292]

I just realised you only joined in December... girlll 😭 love the dedication hahahaha

🥸🥸🥸

it's okay I know that once term starts back up again I will be gone by no choice of my own HAHA

but yea very jobless behaviour from me during the winter break...

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

honestly im a bit stressed. is someone in the same boat? unsure where im going wrong even though i did a top US firm VS last cycle. i have a 2.1 predicted, no 2.2s. i write okay i think (?). idk wtaf

 

[Novaa]

honestly im a bit stressed. is someone in the same boat? unsure where im going wrong even though i did a top US firm VS last cycle. i have a 2.1 predicted, no 2.2s. i write okay i think (?). idk wtaf

Idk if explaining my situation would help or stress you out more LOL, but I can relate to the feeling! Remember you’ve already shown you’re capable with a top US firm VS and consistent high grades. You got this!! 🤩

 

[floral.tcla]

Hey! I’ve heard it’s possible for vac schemes to be deferred but ACs usually wouldn’t be right? I have an important uni deadline which counts towards my degree next week - like I have something ready to submit but it’s a tricky q and I can always apply next cycle - so ideally the ACs could take place after then but I understand they’d have quite limited space available, if at all… and yes i am aware this is a nice problem to have but i’m a finalist and my uni grades soooooo harshly and the workload + expectations are really high 😭