TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[noahsmiit01]

@Jaysen @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu, hi guys, hope you are well. I am just wondering whether you may know what Paul Weiss's application policy is like on reapplying in the same cycle (for SVS if got rejected for Winter)

Thanks in advance

 

[MeWantTCPlz]

😂 HAHA lowkey with my AOS monitored SJT with numerical questions, I whipped out my clacky (ASMR type keys) calculator and made a whole show and performance for them hahah... but honestly I don't think it's an issue, don't think they'll be able to tell unless you wear glasses and they can see it in the reflection...

LMAOO real, I love clacky keyboards/keys 😝😝 yeah I was thinking that so fingers crossed should be alright 🤞🤞🤞

 

[MeWantTCPlz]

Honestly unsure about iPads/tablets but I can say that I've always used Google Sheets as a calculator (I like my spreadsheet calculations lmao) for monitored tests with numerical aspects and haven't run into any issues before

Ty!! That makes sense, should be alright then

 

[W5690]

28 Nov I believe

Okay, thanks. I took it on 28 Nov. too. Not a good sign for me I think. 😅

 

[elle woods]

LMAOO real, I love clacky keyboards/keys 😝😝 yeah I was thinking that so fingers crossed should be alright 🤞🤞🤞

SAME whatever firm I work for in the future needs to clock that if they allow me to use clacky ASMR stuff, I will stay glued to my workspace and be productive forever 😁 (half joking)

 

[W5690]

28 Nov I believe

Hi! When did you get an email informing that you had passed their WG test? Thank you.

 

[jojo23]

real, arctic shores scored me so badly (and imo, incorrectly) like hello?? I have a bone to pick with those researchers 😂

Explain to me how putting shapes in a box or judging reaction times determines whether we will be a competent lawyer🤣🤣

 

[MeWantTCPlz]

SAME whatever firm I work for in the future needs to clock that if they allow me to use clacky ASMR stuff, I will stay glued to my workspace and be productive 😁 (half joking)

AirPods IN, taking meeting minutes at the speed of light while staring at myself on the screen 😝😝😝all while maintaining #AttentionToDetail 💅

 

[yk1906]

Explain to me how putting shapes in a box or judging reaction times determines whether we will be a competent lawyer🤣🤣

This literally drove me insane, like, I'm not a computer

 

[elle woods]

Explain to me how putting shapes in a box or judging reaction times determines whether we will be a competent lawyer🤣🤣

😂 no clue haha, though I know that the reaction time thing is more so to see how adaptable you are when you make a mistake (how you recover). But like when will I ever need to judge someone's emotions based off an AI-generated version of their face (which excludes everyday body language and tonal cues?)

 

[elle woods]

AirPods IN, taking meeting minutes at the speed of light while staring at myself on the screen 😝😝😝all while maintaining #AttentionToDetail 💅

💅💅💅💅 slay girly pops

 

[SemperParatus]

Hi! When did you get an email informing that you had passed their WG test? Thank you.

I got an email confirming I passed the following day after completing the test

 

[EfficientBag123]

In general, how long should it take to be progressed from a video interview to the AC. Does it take longer or shorter than written application progressing to SJT? Any insight would be massively appreciated

 

[W5690]

I got an email confirming I passed the following day after completing the test

@SemperParatus Thanks for your reply. When did you complete the test? Can I also ask what your report says for each section ("Strength to leverage", etc)? It was the first time I was taking a WG test. Thank you.

 

[EfficientBag123]

London

Ah okay thanks. What did it involve?

 

[Amgrad]

Got jumpscaree by Kirkland. Applied 2 hours ago with an automated email then just got holding email, seems like it was a human the second time like Sidley? Since both use Cvmail

 

[EfficientBag123]

Got jumpscaree by Kirkland. Applied 2 hours ago with an automated email then just got holding email, seems like it was a human the second time like Sidley? Since both use Cvmail

Genuinely holding emails are the most jarring thing. Always think it'll say something of substance.

 

[The Boy]

Ah okay thanks. What did it involve?

It was a written case study, a client style role play interaction, Motivation/Comp questions with a partner and briefing a partner on a business case study. It was virtual as well.

 

[spongebob]

Mayer Brown rejection post VI

 

[BealMcAlly]

Literally yesterday which is why I think it might be automatic but I'm still trying to savour some good news this cycle haha

Not sure it's automatic, I got a PFO last year, no VI or any tests.

That said, it may have changed since last year.