TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[msclm]

Invited to Sidley parter interview (post HR interview)!

 

[fta2024]

HL Job Sim invite

congrats! is this the Online Immersive Assessment?

 

[zara elles]

Anyone that has got the first HL test who applied on 29 September or after?

I applied 2 mins before the deadline (bad I know) and got the test the next working day

 

[zara elles]

I have put down I have a neurodiversity on my applications. A firm is asking for proof - however I dont really feel comfortable sharing the full 30 page diagnostic report. Does anyone have any past experience of this/ know whether it would be acceptable in just providing a screenshot of the conclusion paragraph?

 

[johnsmith]

congrats! is this the Online Immersive Assessment?

It's not, it's the next stage, which is the Job Simulation Assessment.

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Hello @Abbie Whitlock , I was reapplying to Reed Smith - but last year, I listed their Diversity and inclusion as one of the reasons. would you recommend changing that this year? - as RS has changed ED&I to Culture & Engagement.
I'm also not sure if their affinity groups exist anymore in the UK as they have been removed in the US.
If you could provide any clarification on this, I would be very grateful!

 

[confusedbird]

I have put down I have a neurodiversity on my applications. A firm is asking for proof - however I dont really feel comfortable sharing the full 30 page diagnostic report. Does anyone have any past experience of this/ know whether it would be acceptable in just providing a screenshot of the conclusion paragraph?

That is quite odd.
In the past, the maximum I have been asked to do is confirm if I was provided reasonable adjustments even at uni.
I think providing a screenshot of the conclusion paragraph should be fine because that in itself is proof of your neurodiversity.

 

[fta2024]

It's not, it's the next stage, which is the Job Simulation Assessment.

sent you a dm if thats ok?

 

[Legallywhatever]

Has anyone ever gotten a white and case offer with less than AAB A-levels? Wondering if there is any point in applying for their vac scheme

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

For those that passed the first HL test, any tips

 

[jojo23]

Does the Freshfields test have a vi component?

 

[s123]

Has anyone heard from Macfarlanes about next stages?

 

[a0]

Has anyone heard from Macfarlanes about next stages?

I got an AC invite today

 

[Chriss]

I got an AC invite today

congrats, i did their AC last year if you want any insights

 

[Alturistic whale]

How long does Freshfields give to submit their online assessment in?

 

[lelezb1]

How long does Freshfields give to submit their online assessment in?

5 days

 

[Legal12345]

I got an AC invite today

Was this for winter or summer?

 

[a0]

Was this for winter or summer?

They don't have a Winter VS, just Spring and Summer. I'm also pretty sure I didn't actually pick which VS I was applying for.

 

[DavidJC]

Davis Polk Insight Day reserve list I'm a bit doubtful anyone would say no but they mentioned there were only 40 spaces for each Insight Day so I imagine it's really competitive.

I've emailed asking if I could be considered for their next Insight Day in November instead but somewhere in my mind I think I remember seeing it stated that I could only apply to one (I don't know if I might have mixed this up with a different firm) but I can't seem to find any information about this on their website or application portal :/ Does anyone know anything further about this?

 

[WillYouGiveMeATC]

HL pfo post 1st stage test