TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[Novaa]

A&O says there’ll be extra place for you to upload your whole module list as a word later on the app — but I haven’t seen one? Has anyone had a chance to do it?

I heard someone mention that editing your application after submission might allow you to include the additional modules?

 

[jojo23]

Loving these short app forms but I know there’s gna be some nasty plot twist price tag to pay for it in a later stage so I’m not getting my hopes up…

Fewer questions, more ridiculous tests and ragebait in assessment centres

 

[Minhee]

Guys, btw does Cleary not have an Extenuating Circumstances section?

Hi! Unfortunately, I don't have personal experience with Cleary so I'm not sure. I do remember last year hearing something about them not having one. I would definitely recommend emailing their Grad Rec to check though!

 

[jojo23]

They better give you a VS or we ride at dawn!!

All 3 of us need to be in the same assessment centre to wingman each other

 

[dihjonmustard]

holon does A&O Shearman require us to complete the online SJT by the deadline as well for the Direct TC? I swear it was within 3 days last year and I received the SJT at 4.38pm so I am pretty sure a deadline of 5pm would have been impossible...

 

[Novaa]

holon does A&O Shearman require us to complete the online SJT by the deadline as well for the Direct TC? I swear it was within 3 days last year and I received the SJT at 4.38pm so I am pretty sure a deadline of 5pm would have been impossible...

Friend, if you haven’t submitted it, get that laptop open right now. It’s a 5pm deadline… I slept at 5 am because I knew I wouldn’t get it done during work. 🫩

 

[sarg1234]

Hi! Unfortunately, I don't have personal experience with Cleary so I'm not sure. I do remember last year hearing something about them not having one. I would definitely recommend emailing their Grad Rec to check though!

Cleary let you email them about mit circum after submitting app

 

[Minhee]

Hi, I have a Slaughter and May interview in a couple of weeks for DTC. Does anyone know how many people make it to this stage?

Hi! Unfortunately, I do not, but huge congratulations on reaching the interview! That's a wonderful achievement and I hope it goes well.

When I was applying, I always wanted to know what numbers were like too so I could set my expectations accordingly, but I wouldn’t put too much weight on it. It’s true that lots of people apply which does make it competitive, but I have had experience receiving offers with a 1% chance of success and rejections with a 25% chance of success, which really goes to show that it is a question of fit as much as it is a probability game! Don’t be too stressed about it good luck!!

 

[Novaa]

All 3 of us need to be in the same assessment centre to wingman each other

Email me, I can’t speak here

 

[QuillandCounsel]

I feel like this is a silly question but does anyone know whether firms consider the vac scheme when deciding who to accept for open days? If vac scheme applications are rolling, is there any point in accepting someone to an open day only to reject them later for the scheme?

 

[alanshore]

did you apply for the london vac scheme

yes

 

[Novaa]

They better give you a VS or we ride at dawn!!

WAIT PLEASE!! The day I progress in this cycle, no one will hear the end of it

 

[alanshore]

I submitted a request through their EC form, but unfortunately it wasn't successful. A bit sad, as I was quite optimistic about my FF app, but onwards and upwards.

So sorry this happened to you! I’m sure you have already tried this, but I would definitely recommend emailing their Grad Rec and explaining the circumstances.

Hope the rest of the cycle goes better for you

 

[thecranberries]

A&O says there’ll be extra place for you to upload your whole module list as a word later on the app — but I haven’t seen one? Has anyone had a chance to do it?

when you go onto your candidaet dashboard after submitting, you can choose to add files!

 

[thelawyer.com]

Has anyone heard from Paul,Weiss?

 

[Connie2410]

Has anyone heard from fieldfisher or dentons?

 

[alanshore]

how long approx will it take to hear back from DLA post test?