TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[yellowbirds008]

Dechert online assessment!

 

[yellowbirds008]

Mishcon de Reya VS opens today. Good luck if the firm is on your list, too!

I'm lucky to have a mentor who works at Mishcon (check out growmentoring.org if you're interested in finding out more), and I will be polishing the application as much as I can.

Although, the AI chatbot may end up being be the stumbling block. Not quite sure how it will go this year, but we'll see...

You got this!!

 

[TortillaTC]

@Antoni Trochimowicz Good morning! Do you think I should email HLC grad rec if I applied two weeks ago and still haven’t got the first stage test, or should I wait out?

Apparently most people have got it quite fast post application.

Update: I emailed HLC grad rec and they said they’re sending the online test in batches and I’ll hear soon. It’s not automated in the sense that once you press submit, they start sending it, but if you meet eligibility you’ll get the test.

For anyone who still haven’t got stage 1

 

[a114]

I know it sounds stupid but must we just wait until after open days to apply even if VS/TC apps are already open?

I've seen like 3/4 firms now where they say they're non-rolling but explicitly encourage early applications, but also only have open days in a month's time.

 

[Novaa]

Mishcon de Reya VS opens today. Good luck if the firm is on your list, too!

I'm lucky to have a mentor who works at Mishcon (check out growmentoring.org if you're interested in finding out more), and I will be polishing the application as much as I can.

Although, the AI chatbot may end up being be the stumbling block. Not quite sure how it will go this year, but we'll see...

Ooh I’ve just had a look and I can see their applications for Mentees closed recently. Do you know if they open again in January or will it be for the next application cycle?

 

[WillKitchen]

Ooh I’ve just had a look and I can see their applications for Mentees closed recently. Do you know if they open again in January or will it be for the next application cycle?

Not certain, but I think they have two intakes a year. Keep an eye on the website in the new year!

 

[helloseoul]

For questions like 'tell us about any insights days you've attended', are we allowed to mention other law firms or are we expected to only provide a general overview of the event and what we learnt?

For example, when applying to W&C, can I explicitly mention I attended a networking event at Baker McKenzie?