TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[bh.sa]

paul hastings december insight day invite ! very surprised i even got it but the firm low-key scares me 😭

same here!

 

[noahsmiit01]

same here!

Was it competitive, or did everyone get in there?

 

[BillSikes]

do you have an ac offer?

No wondering whether it's worth applying.

 

[Someoneinlaw]

Guys is CMS first stage assessment automatic?
Those that got it , please how long was it between filling application and getting the link?

 

[ExcitingEasting]

Has anyone heard from Clyde & Co or Willkie recently?

 

[Amgrad]

I think it should be addressed to Janine Arnold. I recall them saying it at a virtual event. The letter should be a page long maximum.​

Really? Ups I've uploaded it and addressed to Sir/Madam with a header of Graduate Recruitment Team. Glad I haven't submitted it, definitely need to change if it's mandatory.

 

[zxkwok]

Sorry to hear about RS and HL. If you don't mind me asking, how long did RS take to get back to you?

If you don’t mind me asking, what were your amberjack scores?

 

[yk1906]

For Skadden's question on our interests outside work, should we tie it back to the firm somehow?

 

[lolololol]

I finished the wg test for CMS but the application page still says take test and when I click on it it says it’s been completed. Does anyone know what to do in this scenario?

 

[BillSikes]

I have insight into Hogan Lovells and Freshfields second test. If anyone needs just drop a DM.

 

[Charles Leclerc]

Are the interviews for Slaughters in batches? Also, have any offers been made?

 

[bh.sa]

Was it competitive, or did everyone get in there?

I'm not completely sure - the email did say let them know to reserve your spot, otherwise they'll give it someone else so I'm assuming there's a waiting list and therefore competitive?

 

[elliece]

HL job sim invite! did the first stage over a month ago so definitely don't worry if you haven't heard yet

 

[cb2056]

is anyone else still waiting for pinsent masons?

 

[Afuturetrainee]

For Skadden's question on our interests outside work, should we tie it back to the firm somehow?

You dont have to

 

[boots pharmacy]

Has anyone heard from Gibson Dunn for the spring/summer vacs?

 

[Lawlawland]

May I know how many says we have to complete the chat interview for Mishcon?

The mail says the link expires on 26th December but IDK what it means for the deadline to submit it

 

[fleur]

how do you add extra boxes for the Mishcon work experience and awards and achievements sections?

 

[Lawlawland]

how do you add extra boxes for the Mishcon work experience and awards and achievements sections?

You cannot. You have to choose four experiences that are most suitable out of all the available ones and add them there. At the open day, they said you can highlight other work experiences during your chat with the AI if that seems relevant to the questions it asks you.

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

Please can someone clarify some issues about the budget: @Ram Sabaratnam @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu

Government borrowing is going to be higher than expected over the next 3 years (although promised to decrease in 2029-30 - unsure if this will materialise), is this likely to put pressure on yields and interest rates (despite the fall in yields after the budget announcement + interest rate cut expected in December)? Will it increase borrowing costs? Overall, how does this affect deal activity keeping private credit in mind?