TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Afraz Akhtar]

If an interviewer asks a question and you don't know the answer, how would you approach it appropriately? keen on any advice

@applicant3000 the best approach is to first take a minute to think about the answer, and let them know you just need to think. If however, the answer doesn't come to you, let them know that you'd not considered this topic before or cannot recall a piece of information AND if you're willing to give it a go anyway, then proceed to do so. It's not as devastating as you think it is, if you approach it in an open manner.

 

[trainee4u]

I’ve not seen a PFO since the cycle started, but people are saying it’s selective.

The AI has performed the natural obligations

 

[trainee4u]

If you screen recorded yourself taking an amberjack test, would the system detect it? asking for uhh... a friend

It depends what you mean by screen recording and on which platform. I use Windows - I have no information about Apple.
If you were to use a screen recording app, the answer is no, it is not possible.
It is theoretically possible for a website to watch for keystrokes. However, printscreen is typically handled by Windows and wouldn't be intercepted.
The obvious thing that they can easily capture is loss of focus. Thus for example if you change windows, they can detect that.

 

[trainee4u]

Now that I think about it… if Netflix can detect screenshots/screen recording and black out your screen without you authorising anything. Tell your friend to forget that.

GRAD REC GON GET THEM!

Netflix can't detect it, it's hardware-accelerated video which means it goes behind screenshot functionality, hence a black screen.
If you disable hardware-accleration you can take screenshots as normal.

 

[sbbusybee]

maybe a dumb question but surely grad rec don’t read 3k plus applications? what’s the tech used to scan them?

I know some firms use the tests to screen people out, even if they’re selective.

Eg, you submit app and do their first test, if you don’t do well you don’t get the next test, if you do do well you get the second test. Then after you’ve completed that, if you don’t do well they don’t read your app.

I’m sure they can screen out a lot of applications this way.

 

[floral.tcla]

Gowling should get back to us today for the London VS if their ACs are next week… right😆

 

[Bruce Wayne Attorney at Law]

Absolutely in shambles Weil rejection, I even did their careers dinner, open day, mentorship with my uni, allocated mentor was also a trainee at Weil. I did everything I could for the VI, the test was great, I practiced for days, tried various answers, used the tcla vi practice tool till I exhausted most relevant questions. I did all this in Nov, so I don't even get why they took so long. Sometimes no news is just no news, it usually never tends to be good news. I was really hoping they could give me some feedback because it feels very frustrating, because I spend so much time and effort on them it feels like I lost the app I was really really hopeful about deep inside. I cannot help but worry and feel very low.

I would really appreciate some advice at this point.

 

[BealMcAlly]

My god that Bristows VI was so quick I got whiplash 😅🫠

*** please don't ask me to give insights.

 

[M_m]

My god that Bristows VI was so quick I got whiplash 😅🫠

*** please don't ask me to give insights.

Not asking for insights at all 😂, but on a scale of 1-10 how scared should I be? I’m losing my mind because it’s my dream firm.

 

[Bruce Wayne Attorney at Law]

Is it safe to assume Morgan Lewis rejection ? Last year I applied on the deadline and heardback for a TI by 08/07/25 for their dtc. Given they have already sent TIs a day after the deadline ?

 

[Chak]

Hi! Have you heard back from Trowers & Hamlins post app?

Hi, Just wondering if anyone has some insight into what the assessment centre and written exercise is like with Trowers & Hamlins, and just any general advice for written exercises!

 

[tedkiss]

Not asking for insights at all 😂, but on a scale of 1-10 how scared should I be? I’m losing my mind because it’s my dream firm.

wasn't hard, it really goes by quickly though. I honestly found it ok especially if you know your motivations, don't overthink it too much it's just 2 questions

 

[Z48]

Is it safe to assume Morgan Lewis rejection ? Last year I applied on the deadline and heardback for a TI by 08/07/25 for their dtc. given they have already sent TIs a day after the deadline ?

Last year invites were staggered so I think you still have a chance

 

[nonlawstudent98]

Manifesting actually hearing back from a firm today!

 

[Chak]

Guys, do you also have an addiction of checking your email unnecessarily? If yes, how do you deal with it?

 

[PinkZebra67]

Guys, do you also have an addiction of checking your email unnecessarily? If yes, how do you deal with it?

wondering the same question - unfortunately I’m the same with this forum now too🤣🤣

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

I just got a notif from candid so I thought it’s gna be an app update but it’s Stephenson Harwood with a reminder to submit their VS app which I just cba to do anymore lmao.​

 

[nordicnomad]

hey guys, I'm quite interested in what your reasons are for doing commercial law, like honest reasons, aside from the reasons used in apps...

 

[elizabethkate]

My god that Bristows VI was so quick I got whiplash 😅🫠

*** please don't ask me to give insights.

was horrible hahaha i’d prepped so much and suddenly it was over

 

[SBD total 1000lbs (and an applicant)]

hey guys, I'm quite interested in what your reasons are for doing commercial law, like honest reasons, aside from the reasons used in apps...

money, stability, career trajectory, and genuinely the work