TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[DoNotRedeem]

Milbank VI post stage 2? I thought the next stage is AC

Hi, did you hear anything back post Stage 2 yet? Just did mine so not sure when I should expect to hear back and I have some tight deadline with other firms 😢.

 

[elle woods]

thank you! i don’t agree considering but i will accept the reassurance 😭😭😭😭

😭🤣 well I got 6676 sooo haha defo better than me anyways!! Best of luckkkk

 

[abc124]

I know people are getting PFOs from Weil sorry don’t mean to sound insensitive but does that mean if we haven’t got one they’re most likely reviewing our vid and considering us

I think they reject you quite quickly if you don’t meet the SJT benchmark, I was rejected barely 2 days after completing the test. So if you haven’t heard back for a while I think it’s a good sign you’ve cleared the initial benchmark and they’re reviewing your vi!

 

[yk1906]

Hi, did you hear anything back post Stage 2 yet? Just did mine so not sure when I should expect to hear back and I have some tight deadline with other firms 😢.

Not yet! I saw someone get an AC invite for spring but I applied for summer

 

[llblawstudent]

Hi, did you hear anything back post Stage 2 yet? Just did mine so not sure when I should expect to hear back and I have some tight deadline with other firms 😢.

Did mine in early oct and still not heard back for spring lmao

 

[hxnnahrobinson]

Has anyone done the AG VI or know how long do we have to prep for each question and how long to answer!

2 minutes to answer, and i think 1 minute preparation time

 

[fbtrainee]

Just got a HSF PFO for spring, so drained

 

[tcla02]

I think they reject you quite quickly if you don’t meet the SJT benchmark, I was rejected barely 2 days after completing the test. So if you haven’t heard back for a while I think it’s a good sign you’ve cleared the initial benchmark and they’re reviewing your vi!

hi sorry do u mind me asking what ur overall score was? x

 

[yk1906]

im really sorry to hear this x do u mind me asking what ur score was?

I don't remember but it was very low, like under 20. For me amberjack is a hit or miss every time 😭 😭 I would appreciate any advice on how to improve (esp. applied intellect pillar)

 

[floral.tcla]

I don't remember but it was very low, like under 20. For me amberjack is a hit or miss every time 😭 😭 I would appreciate any advice on how to improve (esp. applied intellect pillar)

ah sorry to hear that! I second this! applied intellect pillar is my worse too and I honestly am not too sure how to improve either because out of the options it feels like you either choose between that or options that are least effective at completing work at the required deadlines😭

 

[tcla02]

I don't remember but it was very low, like under 20. For me amberjack is a hit or miss every time 😭 😭 I would appreciate any advice on how to improve (esp. applied intellect pillar)

that pillar was my lowest usually too but i practiced with this pack someone here recommended and i managed to increase the score in it by 2 hope it helps x https://aptitude-test-prep.com/test-providers/amberjack-assessment/

 

[yk1906]

ah sorry to hear that! I second this! applied intellect pillar is my worse too and I honestly am not too sure how to improve either because out of the options it feels like you either choose between that or options that are least effective at completing work at the required deadlines😭

I will try to work with AI on improving my scores because I couldn't find any normal free prep online... Like sometimes I get around 6/7 around the pillars, and other times I get as low as 1 loool. Don't know what to do with that!

 

[sixsevenislife]

Can I ask for advice on mishcon test please it is the first application i have progressed with

 

[itsallgoodman]

HSFK Spring PFO :/

 

[floral.tcla]

that pillar was my lowest usually too but i practiced with this pack someone here recommended and i managed to increase the score in it by 2 hope it helps x https://aptitude-test-prep.com/test-providers/amberjack-assessment/

ah thank you so much!

 

[abc124]

hi sorry do u mind me asking what ur overall score was? x

It was 16 (with a 1/9 in applied intellect lol 😭). As a side note, it may just be me but I'd be careful with online guides because I usually get 22-25 but really wanted to improve for the weil amberjack, bought some guide online, and ended up with this awful score lol

Edit: just saw you used some online prep, disregard it then it's probably just a me thing haha

 

[floral.tcla]

I will try to work with AI on improving my scores because I couldn't find any normal free prep online... Like sometimes I get around 6/7 around the pillars, and other times I get as low as 1 loool. Don't know what to do with that!

yeah there definitely can be an element of luck and not knowing what specific traits firms look for look like in practice until you get there😅

 

[tcla02]

It was 16 (with a 1/9 in applied intellect lol 😭). As a side note, it may just be me but I'd be careful with online guides because I usually get 22-25 but really wanted to improve for the weil amberjack, bought some guide online, and ended up with this awful score lol

oh my god i KNEW I WAS RIGHT IN HAVING THIS FEAR!!! 😭😭😭😭 i was so scared of the pack

edit: i think you may be wrong in thinking it’s a you thing because i practiced using 2 diff packs and both had conflicting info that confused me

 

[Zimpakos]

Is there a video component to Mishcon's Amberjack test? Thanks.

 

[elle woods]

This application cycle is good training for patience...oh how I wish I could just hear back from every single firm right at this moment 😭 bombard my inbox oh dear shining law firms in white armour! This damsel is in distress 🎠