TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[l789]

Hi everyone would like some advice/opinions.

I applied for a legal/compliance internship at a huge hedge (very renowned and prestigious)

Anyway, after initial application, was sent a link to online test to do (similar to how law firms send SJT/ WG) however I had issues accessing the test and therefore the link expired ( my fault and I take responsibility)

I did email and try and explain the situation in a way that didn’t make me sound like a fool and requested if they could send me a fresh link. Never had a response from HR/recruitment so didn’t think about it.

Today, received an email that was not in response to the one I sent about my online test issue. It stated that I remain a strong candidate and still in the pipeline and they are reviewing my application and will reach out with next steps soon.

I’m assuming I’m still under consideration but it’s hard to believe as it’s impossible to bypass the test requirement even for law firms. If you don’t complete an online test it’s normally a rejection email.

Does anyone have any experience or advice on this. Perhaps I won’t get too excited.

 

[Afuturetrainee]

Well done! Which one is that for?

The one on Thursday, the 6th. They reply within a week of the date, so I assume people who applied for the one on the 13th should hear back on the 6th.

 

[johnsmith]

Hi everyone would like some advice/opinions.

I applied for a legal/compliance internship at a huge hedge (very renowned and prestigious)

Anyway, after initial application, was sent a link to online test to do (similar to how law firms send SJT/ WG) however I had issues accessing the test and therefore the link expired ( my fault and I take responsibility)

I did email and try and explain the situation in a way that didn’t make me sound like a fool and requested if they could send me a fresh link. Never had a response from HR/recruitment so didn’t think about it.

Today, received an email that was not in response to the one I sent about my online test issue. It stated that I remain a strong candidate and still in the pipeline and they are reviewing my application and will reach out with next steps soon.

I’m assuming I’m still under consideration but it’s hard to believe as it’s impossible to bypass the test requirement even for law firms. If you don’t complete an online test it’s normally a rejection email.

Does anyone have any experience or advice on this. Perhaps I won’t get too excited.

I’d just ring them to discuss it directly - these businesses get so many emails you just get lost, whereas a phone call gets straight down to the matter in hand!

 

[applicant3000]

Do people who haven't yet received an AC from HSFK for WVS think its safe to assume rejection?

 

[Vakil]

Sidley Austin WVS PFO after application sent 87 days ago! LOL.

 

[LaDiva]

I thought it was ok! I think lol. Standard scenario based questions, the slider thing to rank options, a section on numerical questions and then their own version of WG. I haven’t heard back- completed it last Sunday

Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it! Which practice area are you interested in? Mine is private client work

 

[e_turbo2]

Sidley Austin WVS PFO after application sent 87 days ago! LOL.

The only thing to take from this is that you were a very STRONG candidate and it was a tough call for them to make! Chin up, on to the next ones.

 

[johnsmith]

The one on Thursday, the 6th. They reply within a week of the date, so I assume people who applied for the one on the 13th should hear back on the 6th.

I’m still waiting to do my VI for it so guessing I’m not being progressed after the SJT. Trying to work out if this now means I would get rejected for a VS application

 

[Afuturetrainee]

I’m still waiting to do my VI for it so guessing I’m not being progressed after the SJT. Trying to work out if this now means I would get rejected for a VS application

No you wouldn't. You just wont do any tests again

 

[l789]

I’m still waiting to do my VI for it so guessing I’m not being progressed after the SJT. Trying to work out if this now means I would get rejected for a VS application

This person said in their post history, they recieved the second test two weeks after the first - hope I read that correctly. Maybe we are just waiting for that - let’s see.

Also Latham had a virtual zoom webinar on their pvt credit practice and I very kindly but extensively asked (in one question) about this open day and for clarity on progression to the second SJT and VI. Lo and behold, grad rec replied to everyone else’s question in the Q&A box on zoom, apart from mine.

Nice one Latham.

 

[l789]

No you wouldn't. You just wont do any tests again

Yeah but if you don’t pass the tests, then application doesn’t get reviewed so that would technically mean a rejection.

So if John smith submits a vac scheme application, his SJT that he completed for the open day would be used for that vac scheme app?

 

[johnsmith]

This person said in their post history, they recieved the second test two weeks after the first - hope I read that correctly. Maybe we are just waiting for that - let’s see.

Also Latham had a virtual zoom webinar on their pvt credit practice and I very kindly but extensively asked (in one question) about this open day and for clarity on progression to the second SJT and VI. Lo and behold, grad rec replied to everyone else’s question in the Q&A box on zoom, apart from mine.

Nice one Latham.

That was a really good session though!

 

[l789]

That was a really good session though!

Oh that associate was brilliant. Also seemed very down to earth.

He noted the loan document resources which was so useful to know about.

 

[futuretraineeincoming]

Any hope for PW WVS sending another batch of interview invites or is it safe to assume pfo?

Wondering the same..

 

[Alex111]

Anyone heard back from AOS post WVS AC ?

No not yet!

 

[johnsmith]

Oh that associate was brilliant. Also seemed very down to earth.

He noted the loan document resources which was so useful to know about.

That was super helpful advice. LevFinance/PE space sounds like a such an exciting area, hadn’t appreciated how those clients were involved in the energy & infrastructure space!

 

[rafinasool]

No not yet!

Same here! Still waiting..

 

[Alex111]

Same here! Still waiting..

Have you heard of anyone that has heard back?

 

[cooked5678]

Same here! Still waiting..

me too!

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Hi everyone! I am applying to DLA for their summer internships and for the answer it says three different things about the word count. Does anyone know what the actual word/character count is?

For example,

*Question 2) Select one article from DLA Piper Insights page on a client sector that interests you. How does it align with your personal and professional ambitions? (Max 200 words/1,500 Characters)

[Answer box]

Answer size should be 1800 characters or less