TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[badmintonflyinginsect]

Thank you!!

ur my favorite user on here cos of the pfp

 

[lelezb1]

ur my favorite user on here cos of the pfp

i should get the iconic award for being so perfect ☺️

 

[floral.tcla]

Has anyone heard from DLA Leeds post AC?

 

[LawAspirer]

Same, I also emailed Rachel and she said hold on, we still consider applicants based outside of the UK. I'm tired waiting, I need to move on with Orrick, its direct competitor and offer TC route lol

Did you hear back from ORRICK?

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

Did you hear back from ORRICK?

Nope, but consider to apply and submit next week as I am tired of waiting after holding emails from a lot of firms.

 

[Applicant3728299643]

HSF Kramer Summer AC invite, would appreciate any insights!

Congrats! May I ask when you applied? - I’ve not received either a rejection or AC invite from them thus far, so idk what’s going on 😭

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

Is it OK to refer to my notes (ie switching tabs) while preparing for a VI (before I hit "record") on Cappfinity? Does the firm log this/have issue with this?

@Abbie Whitlock (sorry will also go ahead and tag some people who i think might have a response?) @Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner @Jessica Pearson - Managing Director

 

[M123]

Has anyone heard from DLA Leeds post AC?

Hey, congrats on the AC, I hope it went well! Can I ask when you heard back post-app for the TI please?

 

[JoiBoy]

Congrats! May I ask when you applied? - I’ve not received either a rejection or AC invite from them thus far, so idk what’s going on 😭

Thanks! I applied and completed the test the start of December. I did receive my invite quite late yesterday so it is likely you should hear back next week.

 

[floral.tcla]

Hey, congrats on the AC, I hope it went well! Can I ask when you heard back post-app for the TI please?

Hi, thanks! I applied on the deadline and received TI on 6 Jan. Good luck!

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

Another commercial topic crossed my mind. Check it out:

Commercial Discussion 2026

Hello everyone, I thought it might be a good idea to have a place to discuss some commercial issues - how they affect law firms and clients especially. Feel free to drop anything that has caught your eye in the news and let's discuss!

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[hey1238390u]

Hi everyone 😊


I’ve got a Capsticks assessment centre coming up soon and it’s my first AC, so I’m feeling quite nervous and would be really grateful for any insight from anyone who’s done it before (especially last year/recently).


From the guidance, the AC includes:

• Group exercise
• Written task (1h30): short report based on a case study pack
• Interview (up to 45 mins): competency + strengths-based

If anyone is able to share, I’d really appreciate:

1. What the interview questions were like (themes / examples of questions)
2. What the group exercise involved (e.g. prioritising, choosing between options, negotiation, discussion style etc.)
3. What the written task/report was like (SWOT? recommendations? client-focused? what structure worked well?)
4. Any tips on how to stand out / common mistakes to avoid

Just general guidance would really help.
Thank you so much in advance!! 😊

bumping this in case anyone who did Capsticks recently sees it 😊 any insight would be massively appreciated!

 

[xMontmorency]

Is it OK to refer to my notes (ie switching tabs) while preparing for a VI (before I hit "record") on Cappfinity? Does the firm log this/have issue with this?

Dude I read out all my VI answers from a word file. How are they going to know?

 

[LawAspirer]

Did anybody hear from Orrick for Spring Vac Scheme?

 

[FutureLawyer_]

Has anyone completed eversheds ac? 🙏

 

[Hinkle_dinkle]

Does anyone know when people can expect to hear back from Simmons Spring Vac AC,?

 

[an03]

Does anyone known the Browne Jacobson applicaton qs?

 

[EfficientBag123]

Does anyone know when people can expect to hear back from Simmons Spring Vac AC,?

What office is this for? I’m waiting on Bristol.