TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[safari3]

they said theyre rolling in the post wg email

That's so weird, they said they weren't at the Target Jobs and Legal Cheek law fairs as well as the GROW insight day. Maybe its a semi rolling process like CMS where they will review all apps submitted but progress people before the deadline. I'm not a fan of the inconsistency :/

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Hello @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu

I was hoping for clarification on this -
You will answer a competency-based question; a question on the role itself; and a commercially-focused question. 3 questions - VI (White & Case website)

Does this mean that questions like why law, why commercial law, why W&C, why London are unlikely to come up because it's not really about the role? I'm wondering how I should interpret what's given on their website.

Thank you

Hello!

From my understanding, you’re right that the video interview is likely to stick quite closely to those three categories - so instead of the classic ‘Why Law’ or ‘Why White & Case’ questions, you might get something that touches on similar themes but is framed around the role or commercial aspects.

For example, the “question on the role” could still invite you to discuss and show your motivation for being a trainee at White & Case (indirectly asking ‘Why this firm’), while the “commercially-focused” question may test your understanding of how trainees engage with clients or market developments.

I would still make sure to have your answers to ‘Why Law’ and ‘Why White & Case’ ready! These prompts underpin so many questions, and it’s useful for giving stronger, more personalised answers even if it’s not asked directly.

I hope that helps

 

[c.t.tc]

Yes I had one!

Thanks for letting me know! Can I ask if it was post-WG or post-VI if that's okay?

 

[johnsmith]

Thanks for letting me know! Can I ask if it was post-WG or post-VI if that's okay?

Neither unfortunately, WG test was selective and I wasn’t selected!

 

[JasmineM9]

Will the Latham VI will be competency/ motivational or commercial?

Based on the email it seems it may be competency based but I am not too sure. 🤔

 

[noahsmiit01]

Hi @Abbie Whitlock and @Andrei Radu ,

On the “Why you” question, what would you say are the three to five most important qualities or personal skills to highlight that can be supported by my own experiences or extracurricular activities and then linked back to the firm?

Thank you

 

[msclm]

regarding accommodation for vac schemes, if the firm has not stated that they provide accommodation on their website, is it still ok to ask if this is something that can be discussed?

 

[abc124]

Is the deadline for Covington 24/10 23:59?

 

[c.t.tc]

Neither unfortunately, WG test was selective and I wasn’t selected!

Ah I’m sorry to hear that!

 

[Future Trainee - 2027 confirmed]

Applied to DLA a week ago for their summer internship and still haven't gotten the WG but I have a strong 2:1 from a top Russell group and I thought my answers were good.. is that PFO then

DLA is one of the few firms that stand by the statement, "It doesn't matter which university you attend. AG is going this way also, having told its internal applicants they really look at grades anymore as long as you pass and perform well in role and they are looking to roll this externally shortly. In terms of your answers were they personalised or where they a bit generic, don't mean to cause any offense its just that those that got the VS were a tad bit more personalised in previous years, having spoken to grade recruit and partners

 

[elizabethkate]

Yes I had one!

after what stage?

 

[Bbhu19]

I sent an email asking for it, but never got a reply... sent it oct 10... Although last year they sent it the next day so they might've change policies...

got mine Like 10 days after I asjed

 

[legal18]

Gave up halfway through the Macfarlanes second stage 😭 started spewing nonsense

 

[aspringlawyer25]

Gave up halfway through the Macfarlanes second stage 😭 started spewing nonsense

lol, is this the simulate?

 

[legal18]

lol, is this the simulate?

Yes, I was finding it kind of fun until the video questions

 

[flower1]

Hello, in a video interview - if the question is challenges facing law firms, do we need to explain this but then also provide a solution that the firm can do to overcome this?

Thank you

 

[YS391]

Another year passes and expecting a Reed smith pfo after the test...
The vi was good though💀💀💀

Hey, if u dont mind me asking, what were ur scores like? I just completed my test!

 

[aspringlawyer25]

Anyone who attended the Latham open day today want to share some notes?

 

[Snickerdoodlesolicitor]

Hey, if u dont mind me asking, what were ur scores like? I just completed my test!

I just completed mine too! It was horrible (((

 

[YS391]

I just completed mine too! It was horrible (((

Im sorry to hear that. I feel like some of the SJT questions were really hard this year (especially at the start)

Mine were okay but thought I woulda got higher. I got 7 Grit, 6 Applied Intellect, 4 creative force, and 9 digital mindset. And high/high for numerical and verbal.

What were ur scores like?