TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[c.t.tc]

Those who received a Simmons VI when is your AC happening?

 

[Annabellekoll]

How many VI questions are there in HL test stage 2? Are they motivational, SJT or competency based?

 

[qaz99]

Hi all

I have my white & case final interview on the last few days of their schedule (from what I could see when I picked the day).

I’ve seen a vac offer from someone around after interviewing last week, which has made me a bit anxious. Does being scheduled on the final day of the interview put me at a disadvantage? Do interview processes like these operate on a rolling basis where spaces get filled quickly?

Any advice appreciated thanks!!

 

[LawAspirer]

How long post dechert WE did it take to hear back?

Still waiting after over 1 month. Haven't really seen anyone get an AC or interview.

 

[llblawstudent]

How long post dechert WE did it take to hear back?

WVS or spring/summer if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[LawAspirer]

WVS or spring/summer if you don’t mind me asking?

WVS

 

[LawAspirer]

Application Breakdown so far | Targeting US/MC/SC | c. 10-12 applications still to make

Weil ✅📝
W&C ✅📝🎥
Sidley ✅❌
Cleary ✅❌
Willkie ✅🎥✍️
Milbank ✅📝🔵
Dechert ✅✍️❌
Jones Day ✅❌
Slaughters ✅❌
Paul, Weiss ✅❌
Freshfields* ✅📝🔵
Macfarlanes ✅📝🔵
Mayer Brown ✅📝
Gibson Dunn ✅📝
Travers Smith* ✅
A&O Shearman* ✅📝
Clifford Chance* ✅📝🔵
Latham & Watkins ✅📝🔵

Key: ✅ = application submitted; 📝 = test received; 🔵 = Invited to 2nd test/met benchmark; ✍️ = Written Exercise; 🎥 = VI; ❌ = rejection

*Training Contract applications.

Best of luck! When did you apply to Dechert and did your written assessment? Its been so long for me and the WVS is quite soon so I'm trying to figure out if its a PFO

 

[johnsmith]

Those who received a Simmons VI when is your AC happening?

Not hear back yet but had to re-record a VI due to a tech issue!

 

[yk1906]

Any news from AO Shearman?

 

[RJ Ruban]

Has anyone heard back from freshfield after stage 2 assessment?

 

[Bellajones]

WVS

I emailed grad recruitment and they said they were still working through the written exercise as they each get marked by an associate! (for WVS)

 

[LawAspirer]

I emailed grad recruitment and they said they were still working through the written exercise as they each get marked by an associate! (for WVS)

I see! Thanks for letting me know

 

[Julia Dyminska]

Hi all, just wondering for some insight, is the critical thinking test for Latham just the WG? x

 

[Julia Wyporkiewicz]

Hi, did anyone hear back from White & Case after final interview? If so, when did you have it?

 

[Maddy]

I’m trying to complete my A&O Shearman application. In the university module section, they only allow a maximum of 20 modules to be listed, but I have taken more than 20. What should I do? Can anyone help me out here?

 

[berocca567]

Please help!!!
What is the etiquette for asking for an update/response after a TC interview?? They said 2-3 weeks and it's been 2.5.
I need to know because I have to let another firm know about a vac scheme!!!
Please help! Ideally I want to ask today

 

[rwundercover]

Hey, looking for Covington AC insights. First AC and currently dreading it.

 

[c.t.tc]

Not hear back yet but had to re-record a VI due to a tech issue!

Sorry I just realised I mistyped haha - I meant those that have received an invite!

 

[yk1906]

I’m trying to complete my A&O Shearman application. In the university module section, they only allow a maximum of 20 modules to be listed, but I have taken more than 20. What should I do? Can anyone help me out here?

Hi, I emailed the grad team, and they provided me with an email address where I had to send the remaining modules in Word. But I would email them if I were you. They respond quite fast

 

[Andrei Radu]

Please help!!!
What is the etiquette for asking for an update/response after a TC interview?? They said 2-3 weeks and it's been 2.5.
I need to know because I have to let another firm know about a vac scheme!!!
Please help! Ideally I want to ask today

Hi @berocca567 normally, you should wait for at least the end of their stipulated deadline (so, 3 weeks) before asking for an update. That said, it is completely acceptable to ask for an update sooner if there is a good reason for it, such as an expiring offer from another firm. This is quite a common situation, so I would advise you not to worry - simply email the firm explaining that you have an offer which will expire soon and that you therefore want to ask them to let you know about the outcome as soon as possible.

If anything, you letting them know about this may advantage you, as firms are known to take a more favourable view of candidates if they are seen as being in "high-demand" - i.e. if one of their competitors has already made an offer. That said, if you prefer not to do this, I also cannot imagine it would cause any significant issues. You could simply accept the VS offer for now, and if you then get a TC offer and decide you no longer want to go on the VS, withdraw at that point - this is also a quite common situation and firms are accustomed to it.