TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[johnsmith]

for the Simmons application - there are only 4 spaces for work experience - do you just put the rest in the other relevant experience box. Also, there is a section which asks about interests and activities, so do you include societal positions in the work experience box? if anyone could provide some guidance i would be really grateful!

They advised at the OD that you choose your most recent and relevant, but where you may have had multiple jobs, say hospitality, you can group them and cover the skills you picked up that would apply to being a trainee. If you were, say, a career changer, though, you could go last 4 jobs over a longer period!

 

[aspringlawyer25]

Weil test invite, was expecting a PFO as I submitted my application Oct 12.

 

[GiveMeTC2026]

SH Open Day invite yes finally some good news lets GO

 

[Amgrad]

Another Monday's blessing ✨
Stephenson Harwood Open Day Invite just now!

Waiting for Gibson Dunn, CRS, and WFW!

 

[J333]

Does anyone know if the Mischon de Reya chat interview is automatic? Any tips too would be incredibly helpful! <3

 

[llblawstudent]

Weil test invite, was expecting a PFO as I submitted my application Oct 12.

Isn’t it automatic tho?

 

[W5690]

DLA Piper summer internship PFO

Hi! When did you apply? Thanks!

 

[Someoneinlaw]

Pinset Masons AC invite(10k black interns route)! I will appreciate any insights pleaseeeeee. Can give insight for Macfarlanes, Linklaters and HSFK AC

 

[Donuttime]

Isn’t it automatic tho?

I think they assess you against an eligibility criteria tho

 

[aspringlawyer25]

Isn’t it automatic tho?

Zero idea tbh.

 

[Goodbyetc]

Has anyone heard from Willkie in a while?

 

[Amgrad]

Weil test invite, was expecting a PFO as I submitted my application Oct 12.

I applied 12/10 too and got the invite 2 weeks ago. Apart from grades, they screened based on first come first serve basis and your scheme choice maybe. I do pick both, so they might not quick as those who chose VS that commence in March.

 

[e_turbo2]

Has anyone progressed to Mischon's SJT test after the chat based interview?

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Anyone received Reed Smith AC invite or post test rejection today?

I don't think they sent AC invites until their deadline passes. I'm not too sure tho!

 

[ninarosee]

For those applying to Goodwin, how are you feeling about the VI? At the open afternoon, grad rec didn’t really give much detail about how much prep time you get or how long you have to answer, etc..

 

[Harvey Specter]

Weil online test invite, submitted app 4th Nov!​

 

[Trophy]

Weil online assessment invite. Applied 12/10.

Any insight would be of value, I’ve attended numerous open days and assessment centres happy to trade.

 

[Amgrad]

Hey

For those applying to Goodwin, how are you feeling about the VI? At the open afternoon, grad rec didn’t really give much detail about how much prep time you get or how long you have to answer, etc..

At the open afternoon (different date with you maybe) I asked the same question, they haven't finalised how many questions would be, but typically 4-5 questions with 2 minutes to prepare and 2 mins to answer.

 

[ninarosee]

Hey

At the open day I asked the same question, they haven't finalised how many questions would be, but typically 4-5 questions with 2 minutes to prepare and 2 mins to answer.

This is very helpful thank you! I do think it’s crazy that they haven’t finalised things yet. With how competitive open days are, you’d think they'd give us something useful about the application process even if it’s just the basics…

 

[Harvey Specter]

For those applying to Goodwin, how are you feeling about the VI? At the open afternoon, grad rec didn’t really give much detail about how much prep time you get or how long you have to answer, etc..

I’m going to their open afternoon next week so I can ask them about the final details of the VI, as their VS deadline is on 12/12/25.​