TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[spamelinazoid]

Me to Reed Smith, daily atp

 

[Afraz Akhtar]

Any tips for the most effective way to prepare for an interview??

@nonlawstudent98

Hey, I think Andrei's guide provides a good comprehensive breakdown - please take a look here https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....de-for-competency-interview-preparation.9380/

 

[User2640]

I'm not sure, sorry. They release new dates all the time

Thank you!

 

[radssss]

Those who heard back from Irwin Mitchell, did you apply for individual or business tc and when did you do the assessment please?
Thank you

 

[qwerty!]

thank you sm for replying hope it goes well for you!!!! x

ofc, thanks so much!! you too x

 

[ArthurWeasleyLaw]

Has anyone heard back from Weil after AC?

 

[Hopeful applicant]

follow up question (forgive the ramble): do you guys reckon having work experience (and actively working) at the law firm you're applying to for a vac scheme give any meaningful advantage? (i.e. 6 months working [at a different office than the one you're applying to] while on a year abroad)

it covers pretty well the "why law" and "why this law firm", which is something many get rejected for. Other than that, would not be surprised if some law firms contact the other office asp (if someone from that office reaches out to them with a kind word or two it probably helps even more).

Edit: I would assume that the more "one firm" the firm is, rather than essentially a franchise (not naming any names), the better.

 

[startupgeek]

weil pfo and that's the 3rd for this week ((

looks like ill have to start applying to more VS this month and then also DTCs for the upcoming months!

 

[nicoledm]

Anyone heard from DLA, AG or PM foR Manchester post TI/VI

 

[Jaysen]

Hey @Jaysen how does someone go about deleting their accounts? Thanks 😄

Hey! You can send us an email at [email protected]

 

[flamingocelot]

follow up question (forgive the ramble): do you guys reckon having work experience (and actively working) at the law firm you're applying to for a vac scheme give any meaningful advantage? (i.e. 6 months working [at a different office than the one you're applying to] while on a year abroad)

I think it definitely does, as long as you show you are interested in the firm and have found your work experience meaningful/its made u realise you want to pursue a career at the firm and why

 

[IWillGetATC]

for referees on apps - will it look bad if i say no to the firm directly contacting my referees? (i would want to get in touch beforehand with my old boss lol)

 

[I’m a celebrity get me out of here - VS/TC edn]

for referees on apps - will it look bad if i say no to the firm directly contacting my referees? (i would want to get in touch beforehand with my old boss lol)

Put in the company contact details not your manager specifically this way they’ll go to HR to confirm your employment. This has happened to me before so don’t worry.

 

[soph107048]

for referees on apps - will it look bad if i say no to the firm directly contacting my referees? (i would want to get in touch beforehand with my old boss lol)

yes probably. ud wanna ask your boss before and get confirmation before u submit the app so they can contact them directly. id avoid saying no cause I think its an unspoken expectation to liaise with referees before

 

[Shaky_Pete]

Any insights into RPC AC would be appreciated please

Congrats! When did you hear back? Is the AC in February?

 

[I’m a celebrity get me out of here - VS/TC edn]

@Jaysen

Is it possible to allow the entire selection of emojis we have on our keyboard to be used as reactions the ones we have are not enough 😭

 

[soph107048]

has anyone heard back post Clyde & Co VI?

 

[Bread]

What happened to touching grass??

 

[FoodieMcFoodieBigBack]

Has anyone done a Reed Smith AC case study? Would love to hear your thoughts! Have mine tomorrow and am not too sure what to prepare.

 

[Cristiano Ronaldo sui]

Hey guys, just needed some clarification. I have managed to secure internships in tier 1 local firms in Dubai and a US firm, too. Do recruiters tend to view experience gained in Dubai differently compared to London-based experience, potentially trivialising the former?