TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[lawyersum]

I swear every time I do a Cappfinity test i literally feel so drained for the rest of the day ugh

 

[berocca567]

hello, what is the difference between 'job description' and 'achievements' in the Linklaters app? Do we have to fill in the achievements section

Also, Is there no space on the Linklaters application to add a postgrad degree that isn't professional?

 

[lawyersum]

On another note, can someone else please have a look at the Squire Patton Boggs app question now and tell me if I'm not hallucinating....

 

[helenaskelton]

Hi! I got an HR call with Sidley and it turns out i can only do the mornings of 2 days (i work full time). I emailed them on Friday but haven’t heard back. I know it’s still early but am worried that they won’t be able to accommodate me if I’m only free two days in the space of 1 week. Is this silly?

 

[FAS444]

On another note, can someone else please have a look at the Squire Patton Boggs app question now and tell me if I'm not hallucinating....

Whats the question?

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Hi @vera.mekhonoshina @ZNadeem @Amma Usman
Could you help me structure an answer to this question? I'm not sure how to include so many elements in an answer. - Please outline the skills you possess that make you well suited to a career as a commercial solicitor and explain why you believe this makes Dechert the right Firm for you to develop your career.
Thank you !

 

[TCLA0322]

hello, what is the difference between 'job description' and 'achievements' in the Linklaters app? Do we have to fill in the achievements section

Also, Is there no space on the Linklaters application to add a postgrad degree that isn't professional?

I am also so confused on this, as they are all work experience for me, I simply put job description in paragraph and NA for achievements.

 

[londonlawyer]

Has anyone heard back from Dechert yet?

 

[berocca567]

I am also so confused on this, as they are all work experience for me, I simply put job description in paragraph and NA for achievements.

Thanks - same, I have a full time job, I don't really 'achieve' anything 😭

 

[htrizzy100]

Anyone heard back from Slaughters?

 

[TCSeeker999]

is DLA rolling this year or not? they have removed their section of the website which said it was rolling...

 

[BT0901]

Jones Day rejection post interview for those waiting to hear back

 

[FAS444]

anyone macfarlanes update?

 

[Loki25]

Has anyone heard anything back from Macfarlanes since completing the 2nd stage assessment?

 

[berocca567]

Jones Day rejection post interview for those waiting to hear back

Did you have your interview today?

 

[hopeful33]

Hello! Any tips on how to prepare for the Ashurst test? It's done by Cappfinity.

 

[BT0901]

Did you have your interview today?

Last week Thursday

 

[Lawlife5]

Hi @vera.mekhonoshina @ZNadeem and any one else, do you recommend applying to firms without attending any events this cycle as I usually wait to apply as I feel like it will give the application more of a chance? Are people actually consistently successful when submitting without attending any events? thanks

 

[Amma Usman]

Jones Day rejection post interview for those waiting to hear back

I'm really sorry about this.

Please let this keep you going: there are still many law firms with applications open, and each one is a new opportunity to refine your strategy and bring you closer to achieving that ultimate goal of securing your TC. You got this, and we're rooting for you as always!

 

[Amma Usman]

Hello! Any tips on how to prepare for the Ashurst test? It's done by Cappfinity.

Hi there!
In my experience, such tests usually focus on situational-like assessments - testing how you would react to different workplace scenarios. There may also be some verbal reasoning elements to this, and my main course of action to prepare for those was really just going on YouTube and TikTok, looking at how people approached example questions, and learning from them.

The attached picture below should also help with regards to SJT-like assessments within this sphere.

Do let us know if you've got any more questions on this

Hiya - this attached post should help.

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