TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[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?

 

[TCComingSoon]

HL pfo post 1st stage test😞

 

[SamiyaJ]

HL pfo post 1st stage test😞

Sorry to hear that when did you complete the test?

 

[flower1]

Hello,
This is for White & Case vacation scheme.

Please give details of any interests and extra-curricular activities, including any positions of responsibility or achievements. Tell us what skills and competencies you have developed in the activities you have undertaken and how you developed these. – 300 words

Does this mean I'm supposed to mention either positions of responsibility or achievements, because I was going to mention one extra-curricular, one position of responsibility I held, and one achievement. After re-reading the question, I'm unsure. Also, how do you structure the 'how you developed these' section?

Thank you

 

[TCComingSoon]

Sorry to hear that when did you complete the test?

No worries we win some and lose some. I did the test on the Monday of the week 26 or 27 Sept.

 

[berocca567]

Is the White and Case test timed? I have one day left to do it and I work full time. 4 days really isn't much.

 

[SamiyaJ]

No worries we win some and lose some. I did the test on the Monday of the week 26 or 27 Sept.

Thanks for sharing that.

I did mine on 19 Sept and heard nothing back

 

[legallybrunnette]

Hi, I completed the NRF Artic shores test. Very interesting to say the least... How did others find it? How does NRF score this?

Hi there! It was interesting indeed. Has anyone received word from the firm itself yet or no? I have only received a feedback report form the Arctic Shores company but not the firm. Any ideas of when we should be expecting firm feedback?