TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[c.t.tc]

Hi can someone tell me any tips of how to answer why Accutrainee? Any tips from someone who was successful?

Hi! I was successful at interview with them for a paralegal position, and focused my answer on the benefits of the structure at Accutrainee which is quite unique and the type of role itself. Hopefully that’s helpful!

 

[ilikelaw]

For those that got a response from Forsters, can I ask when you applied?

2nd of jan for the summer vac scheme!

 

[LawAspirer]

Hopefully they are considering us cause same

Applied around the same time. Got PFO 2 days ago. Maybe they're considering you as some other people also got PFOs.

 

[TCComingSoon]

Opening Trowers email to see a rejection that soon but it was an email about their timeline. That gave me a heart attack as thought it was a PFO that soon.

 

[LaDiva]

hahaha yes, a day excluding the weekend!
Do you know if this withers test is automatic?

I don't think it's automatic, I've applied late October and still nothing, I'm assuming a PFO by now

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

PFO from Forsters also 🤠

 

[Legalfreak212]

PFO from Forsters also 🤠

Same, my application was rushed so i‘m not too fussed tbh

 

[ZB]

DLA Vac Scheme offer!!! 🥳

Congratulations! Which office is this for?

 

[givemeajob]

DLA Piper London Vac Scheme offer!

 

[elizabethkate]

so withers sjt is the next stage after the online assessment? i’m confused is there 2 tests?

 

[radssss]

so withers sjt is the next stage after the online assessment? i’m confused is there 2 tests?

no, only one online assessment post application which is an sjt, critical reasoning and numerical test. There are no 2 tests, for vac scheme after this assessment, there is only a partner interview.

 

[T. Rainee]

guys idk why but today especially I'm soo anxious anytime an email notification goes off

 

[LaDiva]

guys idk why but today especially I'm soo anxious anytime an email notification goes off

Take it easy, you've done your work, que sera, sera. Good news in your inbox? Well done, keep moving. PFO instead? never mind, keep moving. The main thing is to keep moving forward!

 

[Afuturetrainee]

DLA Vac Scheme offer!!! 🥳

We love to see it!!

 

[ilikelaw]

DLA Piper London Vac Scheme offer!

OMG CONGRATS!!!!

 

[T. Rainee]

Take it easy, you've done your work, que sera, sera. Good news in your inbox? Well done, keep moving. PFO instead? never mind, keep moving. The main thing is to keep moving forward!

Ur right

 

[TCGrad1642]

For Hogan Lovells, did people bullet point or write paragraphs for the tell us about open days question?

 

[lawyer48205]

Anyone know if deadline for Travers Smith is noon or 6pm? I submitted a minute after noon. I got a confirmation email but not sure if the firm will accept the application. Any benefit in emailing to ask?

 

[TortillaTC]

Anyone know if deadline for Travers Smith is noon or 6pm? I submitted a minute after noon. I got a confirmation email but not sure if the firm will accept the application. Any benefit in emailing to ask?

It’s 6, the app form is still open

 

[AMullin]

Followed up the WFW VI with a Clyde & Co VI that was plagued by technical issues - trying to explain how I cope well under pressure while I'm clearly fumbling due to my camera randomly turning on and off, and the questions are resetting, is a new level of cringe that will hopefully at least make GR laugh.

Back to the drawing boards we go..!