TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[tcla02]

MB as in Milbank?

mayer brown (sorry should’ve clarified)

 

[tcla02]

Maybe Mayer Brown but yeah I got both tests they’re both automated

hey thanks for letting me know. do you mind sharing when you submitted the app?

 

[anon78365222111]

hey thanks for letting me know. do you mind sharing when you submitted the app?

1st of September and got the test on Monday

 

[sarg1234]

hmmm. I have mitigating circumstances in my third year. I decided against saying it on my apps because my grades were not bad and I didn't want to get into it, but now I think contextualisation (as there was a drop in some modules) would be appropriate. Does anyone know if its appropriate to email grad rec about this for apps I've already submitted, even though I said I didn't have mitigating circumstances?

 

[wooliewoo]

hmmm. I have mitigating circumstances in my third year. I decided against saying it on my apps because my grades were not bad and I didn't want to get into it, but now I think contextualisation (as there was a drop in some modules) would be appropriate. Does anyone know if its appropriate to email grad rec about this for apps I've already submitted, even though I said I didn't have mitigating circumstances?

For sure, it doesn't hurt to mention (imo)!

 

[wooliewoo]

Does anyone have any advice/insights into the Milbank assessment? Is it just SJT/WG or is it also a written Q (like last year)?

 

[livelaughlawve]

Milbank done, that was effing awful.

How on earth can I ask for adjustments where there is nowhere which indicated what is in the test so I know which adjustments will need to be asked for!! Like something in there I 100% needed adjustments for but the firm didn't even respond to when I asked "what is in the test so I can know if i need adjustments or not".

Really disheartening

(before anyone asks for insight, my next test I plan to do is Sidley Austin, do with that information what you will)

 

[tldrba]

Milbank done, that was effing awful.

How on earth can I ask for adjustments where there is nowhere which indicated what is in the test so I know which adjustments will need to be asked for!! Like something in there I 100% needed adjustments for but the firm didn't even respond to when I asked "what is in the test so I can know if i need adjustments or not".

Really disheartening

(before anyone asks for insight, my next test I plan to do is Sidley Austin, do with that information what you will)

I understand the frustration, especially if you have asked the firm for guidance, but it is said in the welcome screen of Shortlister that the assessment may include written, audio and video questions. Even if it does not include all of them, they warn of the possibility. Best of luck with Sidley!

 

[natz]

Can anyone who has done the Milbank tests confirm if any parts are timed?

 

[Inquisitive]

Got the HSFK feedback after doing their SJT and it looks terrible

Mayer Brown's test seems to have gone better. Oh well - we do what we can

 

[Inquisitive]

Is L&W worth applying to with 3 B's at A Level? I'm really interested in the firm, and I have quite a lot of experience working with them at my current job.

I have a first at a non-RG university, and about 2 years of relevant corporate experience. My fear is I'll get filtered out before my application is read by a human, and waste a lot of time

 

[Prudentia]

Is L&W worth applying to with 3 B's at A Level? I'm really interested in the firm, and I have quite a lot of experience working with them at my current job.

I have a first at a non-RG university, and about 2 years of relevant corporate experience. My fear is I'll get filtered out before my application is read by a human, and waste a lot of time

I would say it's always worth applying, especially if you have mitigating circumstances. The worst they can say is 'no' and you're no worse off. A grad recruiter told me at a law fair that while law is very competitive, you have to be in it to win it.