TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Yes thankfully I have two VS lined up already so not fussed and culturally I don’t think I’d be keen to work there - I did the test when they first started issuing them I think in early November!

Damnnnn!! Congratulations!!

 

[Lawlawland]

Have you done OC?

Shall get there in January. My mind doesn't allow me to work on a submission until the deadline, especially when it's not rolling

 

[BealMcAlly]

Yes thankfully I have two VS lined up already so not fussed and culturally I don’t think I’d be keen to work there - I did the test when they first started issuing them I think in early November!

Never stop flexing. You worked hard for this

 

[e_turbo2]

Yeah I wasted my time on that Weil SJT + VI. Definitely guessed for the maths Qs... After that SJT I was just soooo drained for the VI questions. PFO me asap pls it's okay xx

 

[LaDiva]

Addleshaw Goddard Voice Interview Any tips would be much appreciated, going to need to complete it after I have undertaken my CMS Video Interview tomorrow morning

Congrats!! what did the online assessments involve? was it verbal/numerical and SJT?

 

[e_turbo2]

Yes thankfully I have two VS lined up already so not fussed and culturally I don’t think I’d be keen to work there - I did the test when they first started issuing them I think in early November!

HAPPY FOR YOU!!!

 

[user55998384]

for HSFK i got 1 2:2 grade but averaged a very high 2:1 in first year - i had extenuating circumstances for it though do they still accept it? also idk if i j completely misheard but i attended an open day with them and grad rec said they do sometimes overlook the odd 2:2 grade w no ec but ive seen messages saying otherwise

 

[Lawlawland]

Maybe he wants a beak from legal recruitment and wants to try something different.

Paul Weiss to Paul Wanderlust era!

 

[WheresYourUCL]

Paul Weiss to Paul Wanderlust era!

Haha that is jokes if law does not work out for you then you could be a comedian

 

[hxnnahrobinson]

Congrats!! what did the online assessments involve? was it verbal/numerical and SJT?

My online assessment for Addleshaw was a Critical Assessment, so written but no SJT

 

[Disgruntled SQE Student]

for HSFK i got 1 2:2 grade but averaged a very high 2:1 in first year - i had extenuating circumstances for it though do they still accept it? also idk if i j completely misheard but i attended an open day with them and grad rec said they do sometimes overlook the odd 2:2 grade w no ec but ive seen messages saying otherwise

It's fine. You're not borderline their minimum requirements anyway, the occasional 2:2 in your first year really isn't an indicator of any sort of transferable quality to being a lawyer. Even if they do PFO it won't be because of one 2:2. Unfortunately you'll never know if they reject you on that basis anyway. I applied with some 2:2 grades and a high 2:1 overall so we will see. They care about academics but not to the extent that your other experience and motivation are irrelevant.

 

[user55998384]

It's fine. You're not borderline their minimum requirements anyway, the occasional 2:2 in your first year really isn't an indicator of any sort of transferable quality to being a lawyer. Even if they do PFO it won't be because of one 2:2. Unfortunately you'll never know if they reject you on that basis anyway. I applied with some 2:2 grades and a high 2:1 overall so we will see. They care about academics but not to the extent that your other experience and motivation are irrelevant.

thats true hopefully it will be fine. good luck!!

 

[Lawlawland]

Haha that is jokes if law does not work out for you then you could be a comedian

One way or other, I'm coming out of this application cycle with a career

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Paul Weiss to Paul Wanderlust era!

Paul, Weiss to Paul, McCartney. Maybe Paul is acc stepping into a singing career next…

Can’t forgot his comma so I’ve included it in both cos that’s very important!​

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

for HSFK i got 1 2:2 grade but averaged a very high 2:1 in first year - i had extenuating circumstances for it though do they still accept it? also idk if i j completely misheard but i attended an open day with them and grad rec said they do sometimes overlook the odd 2:2 grade w no ec but ive seen messages saying otherwise

I had a couple of 2.2's and I still made it to AC with them last year. So don't stress!! It's the overall quality of the application that matters

 

[M_m]

Does anyone know whether White & Case actively recruits from its direct TC route? For context, I’ve already done a vacation scheme and multiple legal internships in my home country. Just wanted to gauge whether I should take my chances with VS, given that many people have already progressed, or make a direct TC application later on.

 

[yk1906]

Did you guys receive your Taylor Wessing test results?

 

[Zimpakos]

Have Latham sent rejections?

 

[abc124]

Omg Mishcon SJT invite!

 

[Sharkfin]

Mishcon SJT post chat interview - my laptop is saved from being thrown at a wall!