TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[User138756]

Hi all - does anyone know if Kirkland & Ellis review on a rolling-basis?

Unfortunately, this information does not seem to be available online. I would keep an eye out on their graduate recruitment website - it does not appear to have updated for the 2025/26 application season, so this information might be added in once they do this. If not, hopefully another user is able to confirm from their past experiences (although do bear in mind that sometimes firms can change their application process ). Best of luck!

 

[Popsmoke]

Hey @Jaysen could you give a rough timeline on when your likely to update the hogan Lovells directory please? As I really need to get a move on with drafting my answers, sorry to be a bother!!

 

[Shahenshah]

If you don't mind me asking, when did you apply?

Not at all - and probably contributed to why I got rejected, but it was 8 August, applications opened on a rolling basis on 1 August.

 

[TortillaTC]

Not at all - and probably contributed to why I got rejected, but it was 8 August, applications opened on a rolling basis on 1 August.

Do you mean you think got rejected because you applied 7 days after the application window opened? I doubt they’re THAT rolling, I applied last year a week before the deadline and got rejected only 4 weeks later. Could be different this year though.

 

[Sachin Chandra]

At least one firm I am applying to has 'numerical and verbal reasoning questions' as part of their application process. Can people recommend some good resources/websites to practice and improve?

I am looking at AssessmentDay's numberical and verbal resources. But any other suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[Sachin Chandra]

I have another question about online assessments. CMS's application process involves a Critical Thinking test, which I believe to be a Watson Glaser Test. Can anyone confirm this for me?

I attach the link here for the page on which CMS lists a 'practice test', meaning you can click on the test and take a look

All the best wishes,
SC

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

I have another question about online assessments. CMS's application process involves a Critical Thinking test, which I believe to be a Watson Glaser Test. Can anyone confirm this for me?

I attach the link here for the page on which CMS lists a 'practice test', meaning you can click on the test and take a look

All the best wishes,
SC

Hi! Yes, this is the Watson Glaser test

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Can anybody tell me where to find the Watson Glaser style test on TCLA gold? Any help would be much appreciated!

 

[TortillaTC]

Happy Friday everyone! @Jaysen and others, if a firm asks for PGDL completion on a separate page of their application form, should I still list it as a postgraduate entry under academics? or the latter is more like actual Master's degrees not just the conversion

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

Happy Friday everyone! @Jaysen and others, if a firm asks for PGDL completion on a separate page of their application form, should I still list it as a postgraduate entry under academics? or the latter is more like actual Master's degrees not just the conversion

Was the first question more of a Yes/No, or did it allow you to fully list your PGDL including individual module marks?

 

[TortillaTC]

Was the first question more of a Yes/No, or did it allow you to fully list your PGDL including individual module marks?

The second

 

[Jaysen]

Hey @Jaysen could you give a rough timeline on when your likely to update the hogan Lovells directory please? As I really need to get a move on with drafting my answers, sorry to be a bother!!

Updated now with the correct questions

 

[Jaysen]

Can anybody tell me where to find the Watson Glaser style test on TCLA gold? Any help would be much appreciated!

Still working on finalising the last part, but it will be ready soon. (I will send an email when it's live!)

 

[James Wakefield]

Does anyone know if any law firms actually look at the content of your submitted tasks on Forage virtual work experience programmes?

 

[WillKitchen]

Does anyone know if any law firms actually look at the content of your submitted tasks on Forage virtual work experience programmes?

I read somewhere that that do have access, but probably don't look at your submitted answers. I may be very wrong, of course. I made sure that all my submissions were fairly polished, just in case!

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Still working on finalising the last part, but it will be ready soon. (I will send an email when it's live!)

Thank you!!

 

[3000to1shoteverytime]

Does anyone know if any law firms actually look at the content of your submitted tasks on Forage virtual work experience programmes?

I mentioned one I had done on an application form and another completely different firm I applied to asked me about it and clearly knew what the tasks were (obviously couldn't access my answers) but did ask me about how I approached something as a non law student!

 

[Popsmoke]

Updated now with the correct questions

Not all heroes wear capes 🫡

 

[billyonthespeeddial]

The second

In that case, I don't think you would need to include it again in another section, but I don't think it would be detrimental to your application if you did include it If the PGDL page is an entirely separate section, then I would probably not include it again under academics

 

[Moo&mak]

Good morning,
When drafting work experience for law firms app. Is it always better to specifically tailor it ( highlight a core value or skill the firm needs and mention how it is related to your experience) e.g ‘I have developed communication skills through… which is a core value that is valuable to xxx firm.’