TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Diana54]

Does anyone have insights into the Mayer Brown online assessment, particularly regarding the video interview (VI) questions that are part of the assessment? Specifically, do they provide unlimited preparation time for the VI questions, or is there a time limit? Additionally, I would appreciate any insights into the types of questions typically asked?

 

[arbitrationfan]

Freshfelds stage 2 all done - is it weird to say you enjoyed it?

Hey, any guidance on this? Was told it was pretty simple: just a short written exercise, some more SJT and VI heavily related to the SJT. Do I need be worried about competency/motivation questions for the VI?

 

[arbitrationfan]

Does anyone have insights into the Mayer Brown online assessment, particularly regarding the video interview (VI) questions that are part of the assessment? Specifically, do they provide unlimited preparation time for the VI questions, or is there a time limit? Additionally, I would appreciate any insights into the types of questions typically asked?

I dont remember what questions they asked as I did it about a month ago, but they were scenario heavy iirc. Some questions had unlimited time to prep, some had like 1/2 minutes. The rest was just pretty standard SJT, numerical and verbal reasoning questions. If you just research their test provider (sova I believe but that could be hsf, I did them around the same time), and read up on the four pillars they assess you can game out the SJT questions pretty easily. On my feedback report, I got max score on all the sections with not that much practice.

 

[arbitrationfan]

Anyone know if Vinson & Elkins is rolling this year? Can't seem to find this info anywhere – thank you!

V&E is always rolling, but I would still recommend applying asap in case.

 

[johnsmith]

Thank you! How many days did you have to complete them? Coz I am planning to submit it tomorrow which is the deadline

5 working days

 

[johnsmith]

also finished ff round 2. it's a job simulation so questions are about how you'd respond in certain scenarios. i dont think i can really give specific details but it's really nothing scary at all, just prepare as you would for a standard interview process

Did you get a reminder to complete stage 2 from the vantage/candid system even though you've completed the assessment?

 

[arbitrationfan]

Did you get a reminder to complete stage 2 from the vantage/candid system even though you've completed the assessment

Hey, any guidance on this? Was told it was pretty simple: just a short written exercise, some more SJT and VI heavily related to the SJT. Do I need be worried about competency/motivation questions for the VI?

 

[nbjani]

Did you get a reminder to complete stage 2 from the vantage/candid system even though you've completed the assessment?

Yep! Assuming it’s a technical error

 

[Deleted member 40373]

would appreciate any advice on PW WVS interview - very worried!

 

[Maddy]

would appreciate any advice on PW WVS interview - very worried!

Congratulations! If you don't mind, could you share when you received the interview invitation?

 

[Maddy]

Does Bird & Bird sponsor visa for applicants to attend their vacation schemes?

 

[vacschemewhenn]

i keep running into an error when uploading my cv on dla piper's vac scheme portal. it says my upload was successful, but when i try to submit it there's a message underneath saying cv is required. what can i do besides emailing the early careers team?

 

[elizabethkate]

i keep running into an error when uploading my cv on dla piper's vac scheme portal. it says my upload was successful, but when i try to submit it there's a message underneath saying cv is required. what can i do besides emailing the early careers team?

i emailed them 3 days ago and they said it’s a priority and know it’s an issue but it’s still not working so i emailed again this morning. i’m concerned cause it’s a rolling deadline and wanna apply ASAP

 

[vacschemewhenn]

i emailed them 3 days ago and they said it’s a priority and know it’s an issue but it’s still not working so i emailed again this morning. i’m concerned cause it’s a rolling deadline and wanna apply ASAP

thanks, at least now i know it's an issue on their side! i emailed last night as well but i'm hoping they can fix it before the week ends

 

[baj5]

Has anyone heard from CMS post WG?

 

[c.t.tc]

How long is everyone making their CVs for DLA Piper? And just to double check we're not expected to upload a cover letter right?

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

i emailed them 3 days ago and they said it’s a priority and know it’s an issue but it’s still not working so i emailed again this morning. i’m concerned cause it’s a rolling deadline and wanna apply ASAP

Hey, just wanted to let you know - it's not rolling. I confirmed it at one of their open days.

 

[NorthernerInLondon]

Is anyone else doing their AS CA semi-final at BCLP? Would be great to connect beforehand.

 

[jacksollaf]

when did you receive your results? all they said is that i passed and im being considered for the next stage

When I completed the test, I received a feedback report... they don't give you your actual number though, they just say for each section of the WG if you excelled, if it was good but needs improvement, and then fail...

 

[Sharkfin]

Did anyone hear back from W&C, im hearing rumours (on the WhatsApp group) they already sent invites last Friday

VI invites?