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...

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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!

 

[TCGrad1642]

Thank you!

Depending on which uni you go to, you might already have a subscription to one of those test prep websites through your university email. Otherwise, I know CC has a free WG practice test.

 

[elle woods]

Nooo @Abbie Whitlock we'll miss you!! All the best with your TC - I'm sure you'll thrive and excel as you always do! You've been so lovely on TCLA and thank you so so much for all your help throughout the past year!! Hopefully we'll see you around sometime!

(one last GIF for you) Excited for you and your future!

 

[174Tess9y3]

Hi @Antoni Trochimowicz and anyone else who could help!

For the question: "Tell us about an interest or activity that matters to you outside of your academic studies. Your answer should focus on: (a) a challenge or setback you encountered; or (b) what this experience has taught you about yourself (max 300 words)"

Should I talk about my time in the military or the Scouts as an activity, or does that not really qualify? Alternatively, should I talk about a mentoring scheme I did? Although I feel like they want us to talk about something outside of law

Thanks!!

 

[TJ360]

Hogan Lovells asks this - Tell us about any open days and events that you have attended in the legal sector. Word limit is 250 words. Should I list them or would you recommend talking about them briefly? Or talk about 1 and list the others?

 

[AlandB]

Did anybody else get an email from Ashurst Perkins Coie inviting them to a virtual vacation scheme?

 

[e.jy336]

Did anybody else get an email from Ashurst Perkins Coie inviting them to a virtual vacation scheme?

Did you apply to their winter vac scheme?

 

[KH7192]

Did anybody else get an email from Ashurst Perkins Coie inviting them to a virtual vacation scheme?

Yes I just did, it’s phrased really weirdly and I can’t tell if it means I’ve been rejected from the actual vacation scheme or whether this is something completely separate.

 

[anon78365222111]

Did anybody else get an email from Ashurst Perkins Coie inviting them to a virtual vacation scheme?

Yep

 

[rrr]

Yep

When did you apply if you don't mind me asking?

 

[anon78365222111]

When did you apply if you don't mind me asking?

I applied for their LBA a few months ago haven’t heard anything back but also got final interview for summer last year at Perkins before merger but I have a wvs with Ashurst anyway lol so

 

[KH7192]

I applied for their LBA a few months ago haven’t heard anything back but also got final interview for summer last year at Perkins before merger but I have a wvs with Ashurst anyway lol so

I’m assuming if you got the virtual vac scheme email as an LBA applicant and I got it as a vac scheme applicant then they must just be sending it out to everyone — from the wording of the email it sounds like I’ve been rejected for the vac scheme and they’re offering this as a substitute but it’s very implicit. Whoever wrote the email was way too vague.