TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[halogenz]

Does anyone have any insights into CMS's VI?

I'd be happy to share insights into Mischon's chat based test + VI, Mayer Brown's VI, Reed Smith's VI, White & Case's VI, Bird & Bird's VI and HSF's AC in exchange!

 

[halogenz]

Does anyone have any insights into CMS's VI?

I'd be happy to share insights into Mischon's chat based test + VI, Mayer Brown's VI, Reed Smith's VI, White & Case's VI, Bird & Bird's VI and HSF's AC in exchange!

please pm!!

 

[Suii]

OMG no way i got Gowling VI invite 😯

 

[ACHat8r]

Regarding online assessments (going to go on a little rant here). I absolutely hate them especially the WG. I know people say you just need to practice but it just doesnt work for me. i dont want to blame my autism cos I know other neurodiverse people who find it ok. Thing is my application strategy was to avoid applying to firms with WG but then some of the firms I like have it (Latham, BCLP and i think W&C). Its just very discouraging. Even SJTs, I can say I am better at them now, considering I passed the HSFK and A&O one when I failed them last year, but I feel like SJTs are so subjective idk. The only test I like is artic shores and I feel like I'm the only one 😂

tbf using chatgpt to help break down the WG has been fairly useful but I feel the questions they give, even if I prompt it to be very difficult, are nowhere near the same level of difficulty as the actual WG tests. if anyone has any tips or is in the same boat, just let me know.

 

[BealMcAlly]

Regarding online assessments (going to go on a little rant here). I absolutely hate them especially the WG. I know people say you just need to practice but it just doesnt work for me. i dont want to blame my autism cos I know other neurodiverse people who find it ok. Thing is my application strategy was to avoid applying to firms with WG but then some of the firms I like have it (Latham, BCLP and i think W&C). Its just very discouraging. Even SJTs, I can say I am better at them now, considering I passed the HSFK and A&O one when I failed them last year, but I feel like SJTs are so subjective idk. The only test I like is artic shores and I feel like I'm the only one 😂

tbf using chatgpt to help break down the WG has been fairly useful but I feel the questions they give, even if I prompt it to be very difficult, are nowhere near the same level of difficulty as the actual WG tests. if anyone has any tips or is in the same boat, just let me know.

I completely agree with you. What I especially dislike is that a lot of firms, if not most, do not provide you with your score. It feels really prohibitive because how are you expected to improve if you don't know how poorly you did? What if the benchmark is simply quite high and you missed out by a few points?

 

[BealMcAlly]

Regarding online assessments (going to go on a little rant here). I absolutely hate them especially the WG. I know people say you just need to practice but it just doesnt work for me. i dont want to blame my autism cos I know other neurodiverse people who find it ok. Thing is my application strategy was to avoid applying to firms with WG but then some of the firms I like have it (Latham, BCLP and i think W&C). Its just very discouraging. Even SJTs, I can say I am better at them now, considering I passed the HSFK and A&O one when I failed them last year, but I feel like SJTs are so subjective idk. The only test I like is artic shores and I feel like I'm the only one 😂

tbf using chatgpt to help break down the WG has been fairly useful but I feel the questions they give, even if I prompt it to be very difficult, are nowhere near the same level of difficulty as the actual WG tests. if anyone has any tips or is in the same boat, just let me know.

What I have found helpful is assessmentday and TCLA's WG. Also like you say asking chatgpt to test you helps, at the very least in understanding what the test is looking for.

 

[alphabravocharlie]

Have White & Case sent out VI, if so how long after the cap test ?

 

[Rads]

Some people got their test within days but others didn’t get it until weeks later. I got mine I think 3 weeks after I applied. This is for Weil idk if Mayer Brown is the same.​

Thank you so much! I ll wait, hopefully not a PFO

 

[elle woods]

😂 I'm really cutting it (all the rolling deadlines) close

 

[Jessica Pearson]

Gowling PFO 😭

 

[wqueens8]

I applied last week for summer and also haven't heard anything

It would seem they do everything in batches, looking back through the thread there's always a few WGs at a time, then VIs at a time, then a few ACs at a time etc. I would imagine now it's the deadline though they might just do everyones?

 

[cookedlawstudent]

Received an invite to Hogan Lovells stage 1 online assessment today. Submitted the application last night. Would appreciate insight! I can give insight into stage 1 and 2 of Freshfields online test in exchange!

 

[BobThebIlly]

Gowling PFO 😭

I'm waiting for mine too

 

[Anon145]

Thank you so much! I ll wait, hopefully not a PFO

Isn't the test automatic? They screen after the test, probably using the amberjack, and subsequently, if you pass, they view the profile and the VI (I assume based on the information on their website).

 

[shays]

lmao i missed the practice question for latham and fully clicked on the actual questions and well at least i didnt have time to get a panic attack because by the time i had to answer it was already recording so here goes nothing. the everyday things question was just a fun experience by the end lolol.

 

[Rejections PFO]

Omg Gowling VI thank god ToT

 

[Unknowncabbage]

Has anyone been successful with progressing to interview stage with Sidley even with an avg of like 65 and one or two 2:2s. (Also no Mitigating circumstances)

 

[marisachr]

Has anyone who has passed the TI stage for DLA heard about ACs?

 

[Rejections PFO]

Omg Gowling VI thank god ToT

In response to this, does anyone have any advice or can direct me to a page about how to handle situational judgment-based interviews?

 

[elle woods]

Has anyone been successful with progressing to interview stage with Sidley even with an avg of like 65 and one or two 2:2s. (Also no Mitigating circumstances)

I have half a mind that I was rejected before interview (winter vac) because of my grades (low 2:1, all above 60 tho) 😂 Not sure if I should try again for the summer vac (apparently you can apply more than once per cycle iirc from the insight day)