TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[jztt]

Clyde & Co VI!🎉

what were the questions like - ive applied for the Bristol direct Tc so would be super thankful for any insight

 

[Serendipity2026]

If anyone has any W&C VI insights or advice I’d be really grateful! 😊

i can help, DM me

 

[TheGeek12]

I am working on my Orrick application - what are we supposed to include in our cover letter? They ask other questions as well like why commercial law and why Orrick?

 

[jztt]

Would anyone be happy to share any tips for the Clyde and Co's VI? Have mine due tonight and scrambling atm

how did it go - im doing mine tomorrow for the Bristol direct TC and desperate for insight

 

[jztt]

Real footage of me during my Clyde and Co VI:

what were the questions like, ive got mine due tomorrow for the direct tc in bris and bricking it

 

[Harvey Specter]

what were the questions like - ive applied for the Bristol direct Tc so would be super thankful for any insight

how did it go - im doing mine tomorrow for the Bristol direct TC and desperate for insight

what were the questions like, ive got mine due tomorrow for the direct tc in bris and bricking it

 

[AMullin]

😂 If only @Rosie_Kitten had posted the perfect answer to this yesterday...

Can't wait for Clyde & Co's VIs to be over so my DMs can have a break!

 

[hawkins19]

does anyone have an inspirational stories about being successful at a first AC LOLLL

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

😂 If only @Rosie_Kitten had posted the perfect answer to this yesterday...

Can't wait for Clyde & Co's VIs to be over so my DMs can have a break!

It's funny, I kind of thought thinking on your feet was the whole point of the VI structure. Apparently not when people spend hours trying to get questions to formulate answers perfectly.

Honestly, I don't blame them. But firms should consider restructuring them... like random question allocation from a pool of questions? And slightly varied documents / topics.

Still, I made it clear that I said what I was going to say and still am getting messages 🤣😅

 

[Novaa]

does anyone have an inspirational stories about being successful at a first AC LOLLL

In short:
- Submitted the day of the deadline after originally not wanting to do it because I thought I wouldn’t get it
- Did the test still thinking I wouldn’t get it, passed the benchmark
- Got an email inviting me to the AC
- Went to the AC, thought I fumbled the case study because the partner went “right okay…”
- Was sat in my uni living room later that afternoon, overthinking the day… phone rang and it was a VS offer

Moral of the story: imposter syndrome is a scam! YOU GOT THAT