TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[mg42guy32]

I’ve applied to a range of firms this year but I will say I avoided the US and magic circle firms, even though I would love to apply. I just feel like my application won’t stand out against people with very high 2:1s and 1sts. I did progress with a few firms this year, but if I need to reapply next app cycle, do I have a chance with say firms like Ashurst, travers smith, AG etc?

Hey I have an abundance of 2:2s (5+ off the top of my head, with half of them non MC) and two 3rds (non mitigating as well) but got ACs at Latham, DLA, and Simmons this year (also failed them all haha) but don’t let grades stop you (I did achieve 67% overall however but I don’t think that counteracts it)

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Those who have done the CRS VI, how much time do you get to prepare your answers?
And how did you find it overall lol (should I be scared x)

 

[M_m]

Those who have done the CRS VI, how much time do you get to prepare your answers?
And how did you find it overall lol (should I be scared x)

You get 30 seconds to prepare, and 90 seconds to answer. The questions are quite basic and a mix of motivational, competency and commercial awareness (this was for the London office). There are no curveballs, so no need to be scared 😅. But 90 seconds definitely does fly. Best of luck!

 

[Donna Paulsen]

You get 30 seconds to prepare, and 90 seconds to answer. The questions are quite basic and a mix of motivational, competency and commercial awareness (this was for the London office). There are no curveballs, so no need to be scared 😅. But 90 seconds definitely does fly. Best of luck!

Ah brilliant, thank you so much! 😇

 

[CupOfTea17]

Anyone know if Browne Jacobson written questions have a word count - they are long!

Hey, I am just about to start the written stage of the test. Can I ask how many questions there were? I am hoping to do them all today but wondering if there are more than a couple I may need to make time tomorrow.

 

[SueD]

Anyone who did Bristows WE, how long did it take you?

One hour.

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Hey, I am just about to start the written stage of the test. Can I ask how many questions there were? I am hoping to do them all today but wondering if there are more than a couple I may need to make time tomorrow.

There’s 3

 

[AryanAgg]

I have been experiencing errors while filling the form for Browne Jacobson, anyone else who experienced the same?

 

[asplawyer100]

Has anyone done / has the Irwin Mitchell AC tomorrow in London?

Is this for the business stream or individual

 

[Lamosophia4]

Anyone know how long you get to prepare for the Stephenson Harwood VI questions?

I think you get unlimited time to prep for each questions from what I remember from last year

 

[summersun]

Hi was PMC just a cover letter for VS or are there additional questions? Preparing for DTC app and can't go further if don't submit the cover letter but would rather prepare everything in advance.

 

[SNA99]

Does anyone have a list of firms that are still have direct TC applications open?