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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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No because you just motivated me to read my compilation of motivational Bible quotes and drag myself back to applications 😭
They do at the recruitment day (it’s 2 hours long)
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This has given me the boost of motivation to get up and continue grafting these apps/AC prep.
This has given me the boost of motivation to get up and continue grafting these apps/AC prep.
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DACB VI 🥳, does anyone have any tips for a VI, i’d say its my weakest as I don’t do well without someone in front of me. If anyone can share any insight on the questions DACB may ask / tips for a VI im all ears
Hi,
Focus on competency-based questions!
Would this be the same during the VS? So would there be the same written exercise or interviews during the VS that you’d do on the DTC AC? I’m not entirely sure what their process is cos surely it’s not just the one partner interview pre-VS?
Well it’s official you’re gna deliver the inaugural 2026 TCLA Awards guest lecture and opening ceremony motivational speech, sponsored by Pepsi, Cadbury, Lloyds Bank, TCLA LLP, Pearson Specter Litt, The Co-op Live, Liverpool F.C. and Barclays. More sponsors to be announced soon.
This has given me the boost of motivation to get up and continue grafting these apps/AC prep.
does anyone have any ideas on how to show an interest in finance/PE related law since so many firms specialise in this? i mean apart from attending open days and hearing people talk about it. like more concrete things that show you might enjoy that type of law?
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This has given me the boost of motivation to get up and continue grafting these apps/AC prep.
Good point! I’m not entirely sure. I did apply for the DTC and was told the process is the same as the vac scheme, but it may very well be that the exercises we did on the recruitment day are like spread out over the vac? I presumed the same as you that it isn’t just an interview pre vac offer but not 100%.
Hi!
When I completed their VS last cycle, you had to complete two written exercises - one before the scheme starts (sort of like a mini-essay) and then a typical written exercise during the scheme itself! However, this was after you had already been offered a place on the scheme (i.e. to assess you for the TC) - I believe that it is only the interview pre-VS
Hello!
I'm doing well, thank you - hope you are too!
I'd say that when asking this question, interviewers are looking for self-awareness and a realistic understanding of the job. A good approach could be:
- Acknowledge that social justice work is important, but explain that it doesn't align as closely with your interests or skill set day-to-day
- Be specific about what draws you to commercial law (e.g. problem-solving, working with businesses, the scale of the impact, the pace and variety, etc.)
- On money, I wouldn't necessarily deny it outright - it is usually fine to say financial stability matters, but I'd make it clear that it isn't the sole driver
- If helpful, you could mention that pro bono work is a way to stay engaged with access to justice issues.
If the question is asked and you don't expect it, I'd aim to stay calm and balanced - defensiveness is likely to hurt more than honesty! I probably would've reacted the same way as you (as it's quite a harsh question), but I'd try to answer as honestly and transparently as possible.
I hope that assists!
Hey!
I have quoted the thread that outlines the Direct TC list we have on the forum - from what I can see, most are still open! Best of luck
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