TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[emma_annom]

Farrer AC! Grateful for any insight

 

[elle woods]

Hehe another post AC rejection! (Skadden)

 

[whyisthissohard]

Has anybody heard back post AC for the Pinsent Masons regional offices? x

 

[Myparentsdream]

Farrer AC! Grateful for any insight

well done!!

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Any advice on how to make a why this firm answer sound genuine when you mention a deal that they did? I'm afraid I'll sound like their website. Also, is it okay to use the example I used in the application or should I find a new one? @Abbie Whitlock

 

[sooae]

Hehe another post AC rejection! (Skadden)

Hey sorry to hear! May I ask when you did your interview?

 

[elle woods]

Hey sorry to hear! May I ask when you did your interview?

Last Thursday

 

[lawcool]

I saw someone get a freshfields ac and I checked my inbox thinking this might be my time!! And forgot they rejected me yesterday

 

[Eriberrie]

Anyone got insights for Osborne Clarke AC. Can provide insights for Mills & Reeve, Burges Salmon and Trowers.

Hey do you have insights for the Trowers Hamlins AC?

 

[Eriberrie]

Written exercise AC in 3 hours with Trowers…

Not sure how I feel or if I feel prepared at all. Is this how first time AC attendees felt?!!

How did the written exercise go?

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

also does anyone have any insight into how you'd best answer 'which one of our clients would you most want to work with'

Hello!

This is an interesting question! I would approach it as a commercial reasoning question rather than a test of technical knowledge. The most important thing is to choose on client and clearly explain why they interest you, instead of trying to name a few clients or show off specific detail.

I'd start by briefly explaining what the client does and the sector they operate in, and then link this to the type of work that the firm does for them. From there, you can explain what kinds of matters you might be exposed to as a trainee and why you would find that interesting or challenging (based on your past experiences or future career goals).

It might also be helpful to mention a current issue or trend that is affecting that client or sector, and how the firm could support them. You definitely don't need to go into legal technicalities - the interviews / graduate recruitment team are usually looking for you to display commercial awareness and clear motivation.

As long as your answer is specific and genuinely reasoned, it should come across well! Best of luck!

 

[FutureTrainee100]

Skadden rejection big big ouch

 

[alphabravocharlie]

Skadden rejection big big ouch

when did you receive the email, I am so sorry

 

[Eriberrie]

Made it to Trowers Exeter assessment centre! Anyone have any insight into the written exercise, group exercise and partner interview?

 

[ArthurWeasleyLaw]

who has done an Akin AC this cycle?

 

[CharlesT47]

Get in Akin VS!!!

 

[ABC234]

Morgan Lewis TI!! any tips??

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

I am finding it so funny that with every capfinity report I get totally different results answering in a similar way (in terms of strengths & development areas, with development areas on some tests being strengths on another etc). I know they aren't accurate / useful tests, it's just... ?

 

[Myparentsdream]

Panicking and beginning to look at DTC apps! Does anyone know if any of these are rolling?:

Stephenson Harwood

Orrick

Slaughter and May

Macfarlanes

Ashurst

BCLP

macfarlanes is rolling not sure on the rest

 

[ABC234]

Does anyone know what's morgan lewis's vacation scheme application process? can't find it anywhere