TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Trophy]

those guys legit have 5 direct tc spots just to give 4 of those to their paralegals

Farrer & Co do this.

 

[manifestingthetc]

HSF PFO. Passed benchmark on 3 Dec.

Hey!, really sorry to hear this, hope you're doing ok! - was this for spring/summer? keep going!

 

[manifestingthetc]

Hi, sorry to hear that Is this for the dtc? Do u rmb when u applied to them? I’ve been waiting almost over a month.

Hey!, I applied for the DTC and received test invite today, hope that helps!

 

[TheLegalEdit]

Hi everyone, I just submitted my application to Reed Smith for the VS. I am wondering for those that have already applied and received an invite for the online assessment, how difficult was it? I really do not enjoy the psychometric tests but I want to be fully prepared for it, so any tips or preparation points will be greatly appreciated.

 

[applicant3000]

Does anyone know if Debevoise is rolling or not rolling? If it isn't rolling I'm keen on applying otherwise I won't bother. The website is unclear, have grad rec said anything?

 

[yuhhhh]

Does anyone know if Debevoise is rolling or not rolling? If it isn't rolling I'm keen on applying otherwise I won't bother. The website is unclear, have grad rec said anything?

Adding on to this does Debevoise accept applications from third year law students?

 

[cooked2000]

Adding on to this does Debevoise accept applications from third year law students?

I emailed grad rec a while ago, they said they review as they receive but only make decisions after considering all applications

 

[manifestingthetc]

CMS have ghosted me big time, still waiting post WG

 

[fta2024]

Does Linklaters automatically screen out based on WG results? Can I presume that if my application is being reviewed then I’ve passed score benchmark?

 

[applicant3000]

I emailed grad rec a while ago, they said they review as they receive but only make decisions after considering all applications

thanks!

 

[TheLegalEdit]

Does Linklaters automatically screen out based on WG results? Can I presume that if my application is being reviewed then I’ve passed score benchmark?

Linklaters do not share their benchmarks. Your progression will depend on WG score and the Capp test. I know this because I’ve achieved above 80 percentile in WG and not progressed further due to the Capp assessment.

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Milbank stage one test invite! Applied yesterday. Is this test an SJT? Does it contain VI questions or is there a WG? Would appreciate any insight!​

 

[BuddyingLawyer744]

Does anybody have any tips on how to write about a different firm's vacation scheme that you have completed in the work experience section of job apps?

 

[hxnnahrobinson]

CMS VI invite! Any insights into this stage would be much appreciated, thank you

 

[jamsparkle]

Why is job test prep so expensive?

check if your university can get you access - mine does

 

[yk1906]

Milbank stage one test invite! Applied yesterday. Is this test an SJT? Does it contain VI questions or is there a WG? Would appreciate any insight!​

A very peculiar sjt + 2 open questions. No VI! Congrats

 

[nbjani]

A very peculiar sjt + 2 open questions. No VI! Congrats

Are any of these motivation-based? Trying to plan my next few weeks of application prep

 

[EfficientBag123]

Did anyone get that Linklaters email?

 

[yk1906]

Did anyone get that Linklaters email?

Which one?

 

[TheLegalEdit]

Did anyone get that Linklaters email?

What was it about?