TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[John Hammond]

Hi does anyone know if Winston Taylor's VS deadline is rolling? Thanks

dont think so

 

[nonlawstudent98]

Hi, just wondering if anyone is willing to share how many VI questions there were in Macfarlanes 2nd stage assessment?

 

[cooked2000]

Have GD sent anyone their SJT yet ?

 

[sagekensuke]

Jones day interview! Applied this morning lol

 

[Maria56]

Jones day interview! Applied this morning lol

Jones day interview! Applied this morning lol

Congrats, that is a fast turnaround! Is the interview this month if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[sagekensuke]

Congrats, that is a fast turnaround! Is the interview this month if you don’t mind me asking?

The slots are all in October

 

[yasmars]

Jones day interview! Applied this morning lol

That’s a super quick turnaround! Congrats!

 

[thecranberries]

has anyone heard back from the STB autumn vac scheme yet

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

The slots are all in October

congratulations! did you use bulletpoints for the work experience sections + the achievement/activities outside work and study questions?

 

[sagekensuke]

congratulations! did you use bulletpoints for the work experience sections + the achievement/activities outside work and study questions?

Thanks! I wrote everything in prose and I didn’t link anything to the firm for any of those questions

 

[user55998384]

Thanks! I wrote everything in prose and I didn’t link anything to the firm for any of those questions

congrats!! did u j put the winter vac scheme or put a backup?

 

[Bottega_Veneta]

Anyone heard from STB regarding their September Open days?

 

[flower1]

Does anyone know what Latham & Watkins vacation scheme application questions are, and the word count?

Thank you

 

[a1024]

@Antoni Trochimowicz hi, how would you recommend structuring this answer for Jones Day?

What makes you a good candidate for a training contract at Jones Day? Your answer should be reflective of your skills and personal experience. (300)

 

[thecranberries]

Jones day interview! Applied this morning lol

which vac scheme was this for? and massive congrats btw ))

 

[lucky gal]

Hi @Antoni Trochimowicz !

I was recently asked this in a first-stage interview: why are you applying for a vac scheme rather than the direct TC?

What’s the best way to answer this going forward?

Thank you and have a great weekend ahead!