TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[xMontmorency]

In the initial Freshfields applications, I wrote that I required extra time as an adjustment, but didn't specify anything else. In the stage 2 email, they've provided a form to fill in, in case you hadn't mentioned it previously. Is it worth filling in that form to be more specific, or is it likely they've already implemented it?

Fill it in. You'll be doing a lot of form-filling as a solicitor so it's good practice.

 

[silonthesofa]

Does anyone have any advice for the Bird & Bird VI? Is it timed etc? I'm terrible at VIs so would greatly appreciate any advice that anyone has

Assuming it hasn't changed from last year, timed. Otherwise, general advice of making sure you are clear in your motivations for law and know the firm. Sorry if that doesn't help much. If it's of any help, no one likes VIs. My best recommendation is to try not to panic, even if things go a little sideways or you get a curve ball of a question.

 

[BealMcAlly]

Taylor Wessing PFO post verbal reasoning and critical reasoning test.

 

[silonthesofa]

Taylor Wessing PFO post verbal reasoning and critical reasoning test.

Sorry to hear. When did you take the tests? For spring?

 

[routetotrainingcontract]

Does anyone have any advice for the Bird & Bird VI? Is it timed etc? I'm terrible at VIs so would greatly appreciate any advice that anyone has

Cant offer any advice but i attended their allaboutlaw event and it is timed, good luck!

 

[BealMcAlly]

Sorry to hear. When did you take the tests? For spring?

I got the invitation to do the test 24th October and completed it 11 days later (you get 14 days to complete it)

 

[margauxetienne]

Has anyone heard from Gibson Dunn post- first interview? I did mine two weeks ago...

 

[1stCycleApplicant]

Passed Clifford Chance WG after receiving the test this morning (DTC)! Now we have to wait until week commencing 8th December for VI invites.

 

[Jennifer2003]

I got the invitation to do the test 24th October and completed it 11 days later (you get 14 days to complete it)

So sorry to hear that. Was this for the spring or summer programmes?

 

[applicant3000]

Assuming it hasn't changed from last year, timed. Otherwise, general advice of making sure you are clear in your motivations for law and know the firm. Sorry if that doesn't help much. If it's of any help, no one likes VIs. My best recommendation is to try not to panic, even if things go a little sideways or you get a curve ball of a question.

Thank you!

 

[Deleted member 42704]

Am I the only one who’s a bit worried that DLA Piper hasn’t gotten back yet, even after successfully passing the WG? I’ve seen a few people get a response already, so I’m starting to worry… is it still early days, or should I be expecting a PFO?

 

[SamiyaJ]

Hello my friends,

Hope everyone is doing well.

I haven’t posted in a while as I took a little break, went on a holiday (and even got engaged!! )

Has anyone heard back from the following firms? I haven’t in a while so out here twiddling my thumbs:

* Taylor Wessing post SJT
* Skadden
* Goodwin
* Clyde & Co post SJT
* Bird & Bird post VI
* Cooley
* Mischon post chat interview
* CMS post WG (DTC)
* Withers post SJT
* HFW
* Hill Dickinson
* Stephenson Harwood
* WFW

Thank you!

 

[Amgrad]

Hello my friends,

Hope everyone is doing well.

I haven’t posted in a while as I took a little break, went on a holiday (and even got engaged!! )

Has anyone heard back from the following firms? I haven’t in a while so out here twiddling my thumbs:

* Taylor Wessing post SJT
* Skadden
* Goodwin
* Clyde & Co post SJT
* Bird & Bird post VI
* Cooley
* Mischon post chat interview
* CMS post WG (DTC)
* Withers post SJT
* HFW
* Hill Dickinson
* Stephenson Harwood
* WFW

Thank you!

TW: Will invite WE after the deadline
Goodwin, Cooley, Skadden: Non-rolling, they're not reviewing app yet except for Open Days
SH, WFW: Will ask them on the Open Day! Typically they're Non-rolling.

 

[Bbhu19]

Hello my friends,

Hope everyone is doing well.

I haven’t posted in a while as I took a little break, went on a holiday (and even got engaged!! )

Has anyone heard back from the following firms? I haven’t in a while so out here twiddling my thumbs:

* Taylor Wessing post SJT
* Skadden
* Goodwin
* Clyde & Co post SJT
* Bird & Bird post VI
* Cooley
* Mischon post chat interview
* CMS post WG (DTC)
* Withers post SJT
* HFW
* Hill Dickinson
* Stephenson Harwood
* WFW

Thank you!

Skadden you won’t hear until after deadline

 

[SamiyaJ]

TW: Will invite WE after the deadline
Goodwin, Cooley, Skadden: Non-rolling, they're not reviewing app yet except for Open Days
SH, WFW: Will ask them on the Open Day! Typically they're Non-rolling.

Thank you!

 

[emily3827]

any hogan lovells ac insights would be so so appreciated!! can exchange for a few things if people need!

 

[TortillaTC]

any hogan lovells ac insights would be so so appreciated!! can exchange for a few things if people need!

Congrats!! When did you do the second test if you don’t mind saying?

 

[TCLAAAA]

cleary wgt invite (summer vs) : does anyone know pass percentile for cleary? [applied on 3rd Oct]

 

[johnsmith]

Taylor Wessing PFO post verbal reasoning and critical reasoning test.

Hey man! Keep your chin up - that critical thinking test was one of the toughest!

 

[eshal]

does anyone have any insight on the hogan lovells job simulation -- how many virtual interview questions was it?