TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[llblawstudent]

People who've applied for the Simmons AI internship, did you hear back from them yet?

No sadly not, haven’t really heard anything regarding ACs. Not even sure they have them for the AI one lmao

 

[c.t.tc]

If anyone else has done the TW test over the last few days I would also be curious as to how you might have found it? I just want to guage whether it’s fine for me to have found it super difficult

 

[EfficientBag123]

Has anyone heard back from Simmons vac scheme for Bristol office?

 

[EfficientBag123]

Could anyone who passed Latham's stage 2 online assessment previously give any insights and advice on preparation?

The deadline just closed, has anyone actually been told if they passed or not?

 

[BillSikes]

Is this for the London office? Had no idea they're already doing ACs.

I understand there should also be ACs in January.

 

[summersun]

Hi,
I am looking at Farrer & Co and this is the last question I have to draft. However, I am not sure how to interpret it. I would really appreciate if anyone gave me some guidance. I did not know if I should address position of responsibilities/hobbies and the skills or if this was more aimed towards discussing open days, law fairs or other non work experience events related to law.
"Outside of formal education and work experience, what steps have you taken to prepare for a career in law and why have these experiences been useful?"

 

[EfficientBag123]

Does anybody if Simmons will hold any more AC's?

I didn’t even realise that they had offered them yet. I did my assessment like a month and a half ago and killed it (i scored high on the tests).

 

[Lawlawland]

No sadly not, haven’t really heard anything regarding ACs. Not even sure they have them for the AI one lmao

They don't have an AC for AI one. I confirmed it when I visited them.

They said they'll confirm towards the end of the deadline. But idk when, as the deadline is almost here.

 

[EfficientBag123]

They don't have an AC for AI one. I confirmed it when I visited them.

They said they'll confirm towards the end of the deadline. But idk when, as the deadline is almost here.

Do we know when Bristol ACs are coming out if not already? I did my test ages ago and did very well I feel based on the feedback report but this wait is killing me. Even a rejection email at this point would calm my nerves XD.

 

[llblawstudent]

They don't have an AC for AI one. I confirmed it when I visited them.

They said they'll confirm towards the end of the deadline. But idk when, as the deadline is almost here.

How did you do in the test? I’m not too sure on my VI either but who ever is haha

 

[EfficientBag123]

How did you do in the test? I’m not too sure on my VI either but who ever is haha

I got high level numerical, middle level verbal, pillars 7,8,9.

 

[Lawlawland]

How did you do in the test? I’m not too sure on my VI either but who ever is haha

Full verbal, full numeric, and success areas - 655.
The video interview wasn't exceptionally good but I think I did a decent job (as I had met the AI team, grad team, Partners and have relevant academic background in AI)

I'm kinda anxious as IDK if the results were enough.

 

[Trophy]

I got high level numerical, middle level verbal, pillars 7,8,9.

great results wow

 

[EfficientBag123]

great results wow

Thank you so much, but what good is this if I don’t get progressed 😂

 

[Lawlawland]

Thank you so much, but what good is this if I don’t get progressed 😂

Manifesting it for all of us!
There is supposedly 6 to 8 seats for the AI internship!

 

[EfficientBag123]

Manifesting it for all of us!
There is supposedly 6 to 8 seats for the AI internship!

I’m on about the Bristol summer vac scheme. I’m literally bugging about it it was my best ever online test and VI.
However, I really hope you get the AI internship

 

[Lawlawland]

I’m on about the Bristol summer vac scheme. I’m literally bugging about it it was my best ever online test and VI.
However, I really hope you get the AI internship

Wait, you applied for Bristol Vac Scheme?
I'm glad such a high scorer is not in my competition pool😌

Regarding that, I attended the Bristol Open Evening... I believe they're trying to prioritise finalising the AI internship candidates first, as that's in April, and since they're doing it for the first time, they wanna get it right and prepare the training schedule well.

So I anticipate the Vac scheme AC to follow after that!

 

[Trophy]

Thank you so much, but what good is this if I don’t get progressed 😂

true, then it's their loss ultimately
Positive thinking - Bristol is less competitive than London, I had worse scores and made Simmons AC last year

 

[Unknowncabbage]

probably a stupid question, but would you guys consider most extracurriculars as positions of responsibilities? just trying to gauge what's acceptable to include in Willkie's question.

 

[Lawlawland]

true, then it's their loss ultimately
Positive thinking - Bristol is less competitive than London, I had worse scores and made Simmons AC last year

Simmons is holistic with their approach, which is great because that's how it's supposed to be. The people were really lovely too, so supportive and most importantly not gatekeeping. And a really diverse workforce.

A no-brainer if I could manage to prove I can be a fit.