TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[Antoni Trochimowicz]

Does anyone know any useful resources for practicing case studies or written exercises?

There's some truly fantastic resources on the forum here:

Thread 'Definitive Guide to Law Firm Case Studies! *Monday Article Series*'

Jan 18, 2021

Hi all, please see below the third of my Monday Article Series! This week is my definitive guide to case studies. It's a long one - you might want to go get a coffee and settle in!

Introduction
This week’s Monday Article will cover how to approach law firm case studies, one of the most intimidating parts of the Assessment Centre (this was certainly the case for me!). We will first go over a mock case study scenario and then consider some points of technique for approaching the task when you’re first handed the document pack. Thereafter, we will break down the example...

• Jacob Miller
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That was a standout in my preparations. I believe there was some more I used I'll try find for you later !

 

[Antoni Trochimowicz]

For Skadden, do you know how strict they are regarding module grade requirements?

Hi unfortunately I'm not 100% certain on the requirements but from memory I believe there was somebody on my vac that got a 2:2 in a module and still converted to a TC.
I think the general policy is that to get a 2:1 overall and of course try get the highest you can in each module. I'd recommend emailing Grad Rec about anything further

 

[Antoni Trochimowicz]

Might be a silly question but if I made a small mistake in the name of a work experience section would that create a big impact on how my overall application is weighed.

Noticed this morning and im stressing

You should be fine don't worry! I made a mistake in my Jones Day application about the dates (to point it completely didn't make sense) and I still got through. Of course it depends how obvious it is but generally small mistakes like that (particularly in name) you should be fine.

 

[jamsparkle]

does anyone know if cleary will be running a WVS this year?

 

[tosin4774]

Thanks! Also, yes I can't see any application questions, tad bit weird, but maybe they're going the Macfarlanes route?

So are we supposed to relate our work experiences to the firm

 

[sagekensuke]

I had the same issue here's the link: https://milbank.grad.allhires.com/app/home

Thanks!