TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[switchingup]

is this automatically after?

Pretty much yeah, five minutes at most

 

[aspiringtrainee1]

I progressed to WE but this was back in like September when Gemma was still working there. I’ve heard nothing since progressing tho so I have no idea when it is. Does anyone have any info?

Pm'ed u with some info!

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

filthy mistake loll

has defo taught me the art of applying at least an hour before the deadline as opposed to a minute

Haha yeah, I did miss Mishcon deadline too as I was too focused on TW and S&M apps, they were on the same day. I won't repeat this mistake again

 

[Rads]

Hello, I know this is for vac scheme but anyone who got Stage 2 of firms like FF, Macfarlanes and Latham, can you help me with how to do well at their SJT VI? Not looking for questions but how to approach these VIs

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

Has anyone heard from Perkins Coie?

 

[Chak]

Has anyone been rejected from Withers after doing a partner interview yet? I'm assuming they're going to let us all know next week, but still wanted to check!

Hi! Can I ask how long have you waited for to hear back post SJT?

 

[justlikeapill]

About to take the Clyde & Co VI in a bit. ANY INSIGHTS? I'm begging 😭

 

[Ijustwanttobealawyer]

For anyone looking to apply to Greenberg Traurig, it looks like they’ve re-opened their applications and have a deadline of 19th January!

 

[sjm251102]

anyone heard from Burges Salmon yet? 🫥

 

[ttso]

Does anyone have advice on figuring out whether something a recruiter has sent you is a legit opportunity?

I have been reached out to by someone who is very clearly a legit recruiter (verified on LinkedIn, been around for ages), but something about the role just does not sit quite right with me.

 

[meredithgrey]

Does anyone have advice on figuring out whether something a recruiter has sent you is a legit opportunity?

I have been reached out to by someone who is very clearly a legit recruiter (verified on LinkedIn, been around for ages), but something about the role just does not sit quite right with me.

I've had this before and it was an unpaid opportunity which required a lot of hours and work so check for things like that maybe? Also could ask questions for more info and check if the role is advertised elsewhere online

 

[elle woods]

Does anyone have advice on figuring out whether something a recruiter has sent you is a legit opportunity?

I have been reached out to by someone who is very clearly a legit recruiter (verified on LinkedIn, been around for ages), but something about the role just does not sit quite right with me.

Are you sure the email came from that recruiter personally? I've heard instances of scammers impersonating known and credited recruiters (so when candidates search on LinkedIn, they will be reassured), but the email actually never came from the actual recruiter themselves.

Just tread with caution! and I agree with the person above, maybe see if the role is a legitimate role that's been advertised.

 

[ttso]

I've had this before and it was an unpaid opportunity which required a lot of hours and work so check for things like that maybe? Also could ask questions for more info and check if the role is advertised elsewhere online

Are you sure the email came from that recruiter personally? I've heard instances of scammers impersonating known and credited recruiters (so when candidates search on LinkedIn, they will be reassured), but the email actually never came from the actual recruiter themselves.

Just tread with caution! and I agree with the person above, maybe see if the role is a legitimate role that's been advertised.

I agree with both of these, thank you! I cannot seem to find it advertised online which is a big sticking point, as well as the fact that it doesn't appear to require me to have done the SQE by the time the contract would start. Nothing seems legit apart from the recruiter haha, which is what is tripping me up. (For reference he messaged on LinkedIn where he has the recruiter verification thing and I can directly see his profile)

 

[Chelsea101]

Does anybody have advice for a role play exercise at AC? Specifically Internal Meeting Simulation ones? Thank you so much

 

[Mikeross750]

For those who have done the OC deductive test, any tips on how to prepare for it?

pray.

 

[flamingocelot]

Hi! Can I ask how long have you waited for to hear back post SJT?

I did the SJT on December 1st, and got the second test to do on December 3rd and the same day I was offered the interview.

 

[Chelsea101]

CMS Manchester AC -- Anyone with insights would be greatly appreciated (I have done AC at Mishcon and HSFK before) Thank you!

 

[Mikeross750]

Has anyone been rejected from Withers after doing a partner interview yet? I'm assuming they're going to let us all know next week, but still wanted to check!

Hey, was wondering what makes you think we will hear back next week? I also interviewed with them, pre-Christmas.

 

[Afuturetrainee]

Has anyone heard back from GD for summer 🥺

 

[flamingocelot]

Hey, was wondering what makes you think we will hear back next week? I also interviewed with them, pre-Christmas.

Someone else who got an interview was told they would hear back in the third week of January. I also interviewed pre-Christmas, and they told me I'd hear within 7 days (which, needless to say, didn't happen 😭 ), so I am just assuming based on what the other person was told