TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

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Hello I have been on a waitlist for a VS for about 3 weeks now. they said they would let me know if i could be offered a place on either the spring or summer. i think spring is unlikely as its quite soon but im holding out hope for summer.

I was curious what the protocol is for waitlists and how they work, if anyone might know how soon people are pulled out of it generally. and if i should send an email to grad rec checking in or just sit tight for now as i might be informed closer to the summer scheme.

I think it’s more a question of “whether people are pulled out of it” rather than how soon.
I think I saw someone on here say that they were taken off the waitlist for a vac scheme or an AC the day before. I’d imagine that it really just depends on when — and whether — people pull out of the scheme

 

[elle.brokovitch]

As I have come to the end of this cycle, I wanted to do a small round-up! (I saw others doing this previously and wanted to do one of my own):

My Results From The 2025/26 Cycle
Out of a total of 17 applications (16 VS, 1 TC), here are my (not so amazing) results: Made it only to Application Review/ Online First Stage Test with: 10 Made it to Video Interview/ Written Exercise with: 7 Made it to Assessment Centre with: 6 Final number of Offers: 2 VS This sheep is hoping to leave this cycle with at least 1 TC!

Oh. 6 7... Anyways, it's quite clear that my main pitfalls are my application writing/test taking abilities, as well as my AC performance. It's quite helpful to lay it all out like this! Fingers crossed for everyone doing a scheme soon - let's hope we all convert! And best of luck to those who are waiting to hear back

I LOVE LOVE LOVEEE the formatting of this!! super cute! and congrats on the VS offers! incredible results AND graphic designs <3

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Browne Jacobson TI (Cardiff)

 

[mrebeccafr]

Browne Jacobson TI (Birmingham)!

 

[Bah Bah Pink Sheep]

I LOVE LOVE LOVEEE the formatting of this!! super cute! and congrats on the VS offers! incredible results AND graphic designs <3

Ahh you’re so cute thank you soo much! <3

 

[user123987]

Does anyone have ANY insights into Browne Jacobson TI? If so, could you please send me a message. I am super shocked I even got progressed this far and would appreciate any help or support

 

[trainee4u]

Does anyone have ANY insights into Browne Jacobson TI? If so, could you please send me a message. I am super shocked I even got progressed this far and would appreciate any help or support

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Mar 27, 2026

Telephone interview for Browne Jacobson (Manchester office)!! Please if anyone can give any insight or advice, I’d really appreciate it! I’ve never done a TI before eeeek

So it was:

"why law & why Browne jacobson" (as one question)
several competency questions (so prepare a bank of stories about the time you overcame a challenge or whatever)
a commercial awareness question

There's not really a big difference to other types of interview except since you're over the phone you can read your notes more easily than on Teams, or not at all in-person.

This one felt like a video...

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[Partcore22]

Browne Jacobson TI (Birmingham)!

when did this come thru?

 

[mrebeccafr]

when did this come thru?

Hey, I got email today at 1258PM. I also saw someone else get TI invite on Friday for bham so I’d been waiting for a PFO over the weekend but I guess they do them staggered!

 

[Gracejonesd]

Has anyone done the Bevan Brittan VI and got any insights on the questions? Really stressing :/

 

[Jaysen]

Hey everyone,

For those of you with upcoming Spring or Summer vacation schemes, I have created this thread.

It's a dedicated thread if you have any questions or just want to share how you are preparing. Abbie and I will be around to help with any questions.

Thanks!

 

[8law]

Browne Jacobson said TI will take place from 30th March-8th April but there is an option to book a TI till 17th April ?

 

[Mayah123]

Hi, does anyone know how much prep and speaking time we have for the BB VI?

 

[mg42guy32]

Any Insights into Morrison Foerster/MoFo final stage interview? I can provide insights on Latham, DLA, Simmons and Clyde & Co!

 

[helpfultea]

has anyone applied for the summer internship with the ministry of justice?

 

[Partcore22]

Anyone heard from DACB vacation scheme?

 

[Partcore22]

They get back on 6th April!

how do u kno this?

 

[alanshore]

Question about Middle East opportunities (ironic given the current situation): When firms say that Arabic fluency is preferred, is that them basically saying that they really only take Arabic-speaking trainees with no exceptions? I have substantial ties to the region, but I cannot speak a word of Arabic.

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Has anyone done the Bevan Brittan VI yet? Would love to know how much time we get to prepare + speak

 

[user55998384]

super randm but does anyone know if first year schemes are paid (like the ones that r only 2 days)