TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[alphabravocharlie]

@Abbie Whitlock During an article exercise, whilst reading the extract, what questions are they likely to ask and what should we note down whilst reading through it

 

[soon-to-be trainee]

Anyone hasn't heard back from Ashurst post application? 😂😂

 

[user397485]

anyone heard baker post ac?

 

[FutureLawyer_]

Anyone hasn't heard back from Ashurst post application? 😂😂

I think we’re cooked 🍳

 

[KuriTH]

anyone heard baker post ac?

at least 2-3 people received calls friday afternoon for spring vs

I think they may call more people on monday (hopefully)

 

[Saul_specter]

anyone got advice for slaughter and may partner interview?

 

[Florencejones]

• The legal industry is constantly evolving, shaped by changes in technology, regulation, client needs and global events. Can you tell us about a recent development that you think will have an impact on the future of legal practice? How might this effect the way law firms work or the services they offer to clients?
• It is important for lawyers to understand a client's business and industry in which they operate. What do you do to stay commercially aware, and can you provide an example of how you have developed / demonstrated this in a real-world setting?

Any advice on how to approach either of these questions? Struggling to think of a recent development that's not generic and unsure on how to go about the second.

 

[Legallywhatever]

I think I won't as I'd prioritise other firms atm (thx for everyone who reminds me that you haven't heard back) - I don't wanna waste my time like Fieldfisher lol 😭🥲

I've just applied lol but not really holding out hope since they've probably filled their ac spaces by now 😪

 

[Legallywhatever]

this heart floating around is boosting my serotonin levels

 

[addy2004]

Does anyone have any advice please on how to prepare for partner case study interviews using SWOT and PESTLE when answering questions? I feel like they're the most difficult interviews to prep for as they're so dependent on the case itself

 

[PrayingforaTC2026]

Does anyone have any insights into Cooley's AC from last year? Trying to prepare but they haven't actually said what we will be doing so feeling quite stressed!

 

[James Wakefield]

Does anyone have any insights into Cooley's AC from last year? Trying to prepare but they haven't actually said what we will be doing so feeling quite stressed!

Last year it was a group exercise on a commercial scenario (an M&A case study) and a competency-based interview.

 

[PrayingforaTC2026]

Last year it was a group exercise on a commercial scenario (an M&A case study) and a competency-based interview.

Would you be willing to send a priv message? Just got a couple of questions re the commercial scenario!

 

[141120]

Hi - does anyone have any SPB VI insights? Can exchange with Macfarlanes AC, Reed Smith AC, CMS VI, B&B VI and BCLP interview.

 

[elenafernandes]

Hi everyone first timer writing here because after countless rejections I finally have a VI for SPB. Has anyone done one? Any advice or tips would be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much!

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

Does Cleary have any AC's left for Summer?

edit: SOMEONE RESPOND!!!!!

bump !!!

 

[James Wakefield]

Anyone who recently got an HL AC- can you confirm the dates you were offered? Thanks!

 

[aspiringtrainee1]

Hey- it’s not the early careers team, the interview is 2 members of their early careers panel which is mainly made up of senior fee earners.

Hey, do you know if the interview is also part case study at all? no worries if not

 

[Applicant7874652]

No one has heard from Travers yet right?

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

No one has heard from Travers yet right?

I’ve not heard anything and I haven’t seen posts on the forum from anyone that they’ve heard. I think they’ll get back to us between the end of Feb and early March. I looked at the thread for last year and it seems this was the timeline.​