TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[radssss]

Does hogan Lovells read your application before sending stage 2 test (the one after stage one test)?

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Does anyone have any recommendations on where to buy clothes for interviews like blazer trousers? Not too expensive and for women

M&S!!

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

Does anyone have any recommendations on where to buy clothes for interviews like blazer trousers? Not too expensive and for women

M&S is great for decent quality and inexpensive stuff.

 

[Madison Pinewall]

M&S trousers are the best. If you're a girl particularly and you've got bigger thighs to waist and hate trousers that are sticking to your body too much, their straight leg ones are super flattering and very comfy. Plus less than £20.

 

[Donna Paulsen]

M&S!!

https://www.marksandspencer.com/jer...268&gbraid=0AAAAAD7g6bQtYgJ6_x8YvB1eRM_u7fLA-

These trousers are so inexpensive, so comfy and there’s various lengths!! As a short girl (5’2) the short length is perfect

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Is this the only question for PMC? I can't get past the initial section without submitting this.
The covering letter is an opportunity for you to tell us about: 1) yourself; 2) why you are interested in a career in law; 3) the office location you are applying for and why; 4) your reasons for applying to Penningtons Manches Cooper and why they resonate with you personally. (Max. 500 words)

 

[spongebob]

https://www.marksandspencer.com/jer...268&gbraid=0AAAAAD7g6bQtYgJ6_x8YvB1eRM_u7fLA-

These trousers are so inexpensive, so comfy and there’s various lengths!! As a short girl (5’2) the short length is perfect

Thank youu omg this is so helpful everyone- actually stressing cus my interviews next week and have got nothing😅

 

[TS.Law]

Pinsent (Regions) ❌

 

[LawAspirer]

Did anybody get a Dechert Interview for Spring?

 

[cookedlawstudent]

Hogan Lovells PFO received post stage 1!!!! I'm glad because I was aiming on applying for winter scheme next year anyways.

In other news does anyone have insight into the Mishcon de Reya ai chatbot interview? What I should prepare before I start?

 

[RJ Ruban]

Pinsent (Regions) ❌

Damn that’s sucks man, sorry can I ask When did you apply and which region?

 

[oliviabeijing]

has ANYONE heard from Dentons Milton Keynes or CMS Sheffield im going insane

 

[tc2026]

hiii I was wondering if anyone had any insights on the Milbank critical assessment? Is it a video interview, WG, SJT, etc.? (stage 2)

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Anyone have any insights for Foot Anstey amberjack?

There’s a practice test link for both the assessment and the VI in the email!

 

[Donna Paulsen]

hiii I was wondering if anyone had any insights on the Milbank critical assessment? Is it a video interview, WG, SJT, etc.? (stage 2)

I believe it is just a WG style test

 

[tc2026]

dla piper ac! TI on 29th dec

congratssss, is this for London?

 

[tc2026]

I believe it is just a WG style test

bless you! thanks

 

[Prudentia]

bless you! thanks

It’s a WG on steroids tho. I love WG tests (I’m weird like that), but this one was something else.

 

[Donna Paulsen]

It’s a WG on steroids tho. I love WG tests (I’m weird like that), but this one was something else.

I thought I was weird too for liking WGs😭 once you understand how to approach them, it’s kinda fun

 

[radssss]

I thought I was weird too for liking WGs😭 once you understand how to approach them, it’s kinda fun

Yes that’s true and it takes so much lesser time especially when it’s the traditional timed one.
We are not weird😭