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!

 

[user55998384]

hi @Antoni Trochimowicz , i forgot to put my mc on an app form and have submitted. do you think its fine o email grad rec to ask them to input it form their side?

 

[tosin4774]

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

Thank you

Why do you want to become a commercial lawyer? 300 words
Why would you choose to train at Latham & Watkins over another firm? 300 words

Please give details of your extra-curricular activities, and any prizes, scholarships, positions of responsibility, or noteworthy achievements that will support your application 300 words.

 

[Saul_specter]

insight into A&O online assessment?

 

[summersun]

I was looking at the application for a firm and accidentally pressed submit. I emailed grad rec to withdraw the application, as I want to apply properly. Are they gonna think I'm an idiot and not take my proper application seriously? (assuming they're willing to withdraw the first one)

Hi that happened to me a couple years ago and I was able to redo my application and ultimately got the VS so I wouldn't worry about it.
I think grad rec understands that IT isn't always very clear and it must happen more than we know.