TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[asplawyer100]

Mishcon AC anyone?

 

[Lissa06]

Yeah, they said at the open day that once you submit the written app for the scheme you can ignore all the testing part, because you've hit the minimum benchmark for the test, and for the VI they'll use the scores of the answers you gave when you did it for the open days because the questions are the same.

Hi, thank you so much for the response! What about the situation when you do not get the open day, do you think they would look at your re-attempt of the VI/WGT or is it just auto-rejection?

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Okay I think I bombed that Bristows VI 😀

But got a Reed Smith email in the middle, thought for sure a rejection since it was an email but no, vac scheme offer! Win some you lose some.

Congratulations!!! You should be super proud (+ I’m sure your Bristows VI went better than you think!) 🥳

I hope you take some time to celebrate!!

 

[floral.tcla]

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

well… I guess not😭🧚🏻

 

[soph107048]

Anyone with experience on topscore? Do they record you, or can I do my WE in my comfy pyjamas TT

they do record you you'll be on a vid call w the recruiter and other candidates while writing

 

[Afuturetrainee]

Kirkland PFO

Genuinely curious to know if anyone who applied early to this firm got a VI invite

 

[soph107048]

guys anyone whose done a Jones Day interview before: I just did mine and wanted to gauge how long the wait usually is/how anyone thats done it before felt it went prior to getting good news

 

[lolasparks]

Birketts Cambridge office, has anyone heard anything or should I expect a PFO thank you!

 

[Miles Edgeworth]

well… I guess not😭🧚🏻

I fully believe the ACs will be delayed cause ain't no way they're giving four days notice. I wish they were just transparent about it and told us 😭

 

[OliviaHB]

Birketts Cambridge office, has anyone heard anything or should I expect a PFO thank you!

Haven’t heard yet! Did test on 11th Jan

 

[QuillandCounsel]

Hi, congratulations! what office is this for? at the open day we were told that VIs would not be sent out until mid February!

Is this for the London office?

 

[floral.tcla]

I fully believe the ACs will be delayed cause ain't no way they're giving four days notice. I wish they were just transparent about it and told us 😭

Yeah that’s the thing! It’s the uncertainty I don’t like!

 

[qwerty!]

Mishcon AC anyone?

Did you get one today?

 

[Fsayers]

do we think CMS give out all ACs, didn’t get one and thought my VI went well

Hey I did my assessment centre last week for a direct TC

 

[TCGrad1642]

Really hoping that Freshfields release more ACs for DTC

have they even released any? i’ve not seen anyone talking about them

 

[radssss]

have they even released any? i’ve not seen anyone talking about them

Check DTC thread.

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

what commercial awareness/practice area questions can be asked in a VI?

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Hello!

I have written a few previous posts on written exercises which might be a useful starting point - I have quoted them below! When approaching written exercises, my main focus is always to keep my answer structured and manage my time well. If you feel overwhelmed, I would try to start the exercise by making a quick plan that can then guide you throughout the rest of the exercise. Best of luck!!

Hi Abbie! Thank you so much! Sorry to ask too many questions but I was wondering if a client email would also require a executive summary at the top? or is that too awkward?

 

[BealMcAlly]

Mishcon AC anyone?

Did you hear back today? Why do they keep doing these things on a Friday? 😅🫠

 

[alphabravocharlie]

Genuinely curious, do most people have work experience in law firms or not on here ?