TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Is anyone else not able to see Weill's Vac scheme questions on the form...

I believe there are no questions this year

 

[Ancika]

Random comment but I am suprised that NRF allows you to see who your teammates are for the negotiation exercise as well as the people in the other team.

 

[Dannie]

I believe there are no questions this year

so is this wrong...

 

[Amgrad]

Their FAQs on the website seems outdated. They haven't updated it yet

 

[Dannie]

Does anyone know what the application process for Weil is? is it a VI at second stage or a test?

 

[SamiyaJ]

Random comment but I am suprised that NRF allows you to see who your teammates are for the negotiation exercise as well as the people in the other team.

Well they definitely messed up as I was destined to be one of your teammates but guess what?! No AC invite

 

[Maddy]

In Reed Smith test, after completing my SJT, can I close the tab and then join again for the VI the next day? Reed Smith">@Abbie - Reed Smith

 

[flower1]

Hello,
How do you answer 'tell me about yourself' in a video interview. What do they expect you to talk about (particularly as I've graduated)?

Also, I was wondering what's the best way to prepare for video interviews, because I thought writing out my answer in full and then writing bullet points from that. However, I saw numerous posts about just doing bullet points. I feel like if I did 2-3 bullet points for each question, I wouldn't be able to speak for the entire time given - it would be extremely brief. What's the best thing to do?

Also, in competency questions, e.g. describe a time leadership was shown - do you need to relate back to the firm / legal profession?

Thank you @Andrei Radu @Abbie Whitlock

 

[HappyHippo]

Random comment but I am suprised that NRF allows you to see who your teammates are for the negotiation exercise as well as the people in the other team.

I did an AC for a firm where I saw the names of candidates on other AC dates and their submitted work.

 

[SamiyaJ]

I did HG first assessment on 18 Sept and haven’t heard anything back. Should I assume PFO?

 

[emily3827]

does the Simmons first stage test have a vi or is it just an sjt?

 

[oliviabeijing]

Anyone heard from Baker McKenzie open days or HSF Kramer Open days?

 

[johnsmith]

Anyone heard from Baker McKenzie open days or HSF Kramer Open days?

@apap is going to an HSF Kramer open day I think

 

[BealMcAlly]

Anyone heard from Baker McKenzie open days or HSF Kramer Open days?

Hiya! I am going to their IRIS day Tuesday. I heard back two weeks ago.

 

[s123]

Has anyone heard back from Gibson Dunn? I did their assessment but never got a feedback report.

 

[johnsmith]

Has anyone heard back from Gibson Dunn? I did their assessment but never got a feedback report.

Mine just came through did the test yesterday

 

[lawyergal101]

Has anyone heard back from DLA after passing the WG? Or will there be no further communication until after the deadline as they're non-rolling this year?

 

[WheresYourUCL]

Mishcon open day pfo! That is the third open day rejection this month. Dunno why I am not having any luck with them.

 

[Annabellekoll]

Mine just came through did the test yesterday

Is the test automatic

 

[johnsmith]

Is the test automatic

I think so yes!