Turn away vacation scheme offers this year
If you’ve been through the last application cycle and you didn’t secure a training contract offer, first of all, I know the feeling. And I’m sorry. We’ve seen the application process become more competitive than ever — and I have met so many candidates in the last cycle who have really put their heart into this process, only to face rejection.
Or maybe you’re just starting out — and you see the people around you talking about vacation schemes and training contracts. It’s stressful when you find out law firms are receiving 4,000 applications for 25 places. How are you supposed to know where to even begin?
That’s why I want to bring you our personal service programme. Think of this as ‘personal training’ for commercial law. It’s for aspiring lawyers who want 2025/26 to be the year they secure a training contract.
We work with you on a completely 1-2-1 basis. We sit down with you for 30 minutes every week to map out your application strategy, coach you in writing applications, and train you to develop the skills to secure a training contract. What that looks like for you is completely tailored to you and your needs.
We craft the strategy around you.
When law firms open their applications in September, you will have:
- An application strategy so you know which law firms to apply to, and when, to make the most of the cycle as soon as the application window starts
- 4 firm-ready applications that have been guided and coached by TCLA
- A deep understanding of how to write applications that clearly convey your motivations and sell your experiences
- The confidence through an eight week training programme of 1-2-1 practice, that you can handle anything that happens in the law firm process
Plus you have all of the team rooting for you at TCLA.
Who this programme is for:
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You want to secure a training contract at your dream law firm. You are an aspiring lawyer who hasn’t been successful in the last cycle and you really want to make 2025/26 count. Or you are new to the process and want to really accelerate your learning in a short space of time.
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You are motivated to put in the work. We’ll make sure you make more progress than you ever believed was possible — but to get the most out of this service, you need to be ready to put the time in from the 1st July to the 31st August.
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You’re a student, graduate, career changer, UK or international applicant. It doesn’t matter if you’re law or non-law, first year or graduate, or someone with grades that you wish were higher at university. As long as you are willing — we will be with you every step of the way.
What this 8-week personal service programme will do:
- Get you at least four applications ready by September. By the application window opens, you will feel significantly further ahead than you ever have, with outstanding applications ready to send off on day 1.
- Have a clear application strategy: You’ll know exactly how to plan out your time from September to January, to make the most of the process and apply to the firms you are most likely to convert into an interview.
- Get access to exactly what you need to know about the law firm process. No more feeling lost or overwhelmed or not knowing what you’re missing out. If you’re working full time or studying, this programme will tell you exactly what you need to know about making it past this process.
- Have unique reasons for applying to commercial law firms and for wanting to become a commercial lawyer. We’ve reviewed thousands law firm applications. We’ll show how to write your work experience, sell yourself in your cover letter and answer law firm commercial questions so you stand out.
- Have the support and confidence of a 1-2-1 mentor. In this unique programme, you’ll have the full support on a 1-2-1 basis every step of the way, to keep you motivated, hold you accountable, and to help you make more success than you ever believed was possible.
1 July to 31 August 2025
8 weeks of 30 minute calls -- designed to get you ready for September 2025
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Each plan includes a Gold subscription
Personal Service
- 20 places available
- £200
- 30 minute coaching every week for eight weeks1-2-1 weekly coaching to prepare you over eight weeks
- Unlimited questions on WhatsAppPersonal access to your mentor to ask any questions you need
- Application tracker and goal tracking systemMap out your goals this cycle so you make more progress
- Monthly application reviewsGet an application reviewed line-by-line every month by the TCLA team, on top of your personal coaching sessions
- Gold subscriptionGet access to all commercial awareness courses, law firm profiles and application guides over the 8 weeks
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Lawrence’s guidance was integral towards my progression in this application cycle. At the written application stage, his feedback is always clear and honest. His strategic approach includes a strong ability to identify what makes an individual stand out on the page. Lawrence’s advice on my written applications helped me to reach seven interview stages. During practice interviews, Lawrence provides constructive and encouraging feedback. He is highly knowledgeable of the broad range of techniques used by various firms in both competency and technical interviews. Apart from this, he is prompt, personable and genuinely invested in your success, making the entire application process feel both manageable and motivating. I highly recommend Lawrence as a 1-to-1 mentor for the Personal Service.
Before working with Lawrence, I couldn’t get past video interviews. His targeted coaching boosted my success rate by 50%. With his guidance and constant encouragement, I went on to secure 2 vac schemes and 4 assessment centres—it was a game changer.
MA
