TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Z48]

i know I brought this up already but can somebody please reassure me that time if a WG is untimed then time is definitely not taken into account by grad rec - i spent 45 mins on a WG and now I can’t stop thinking about it ahhh

I don’t think they take time into account, I’ve taken ages on them before and progressed. I normally get extra time for dyslexia, so I think if firms said there’s no time limit then took time into account that’d be unfair

 

[solicitor_2028]

If I complete my RS SJT today and my VI later, say tomorrow, would that negatively affect my application?

 

[lawyersum]

I don’t think they take time into account, I’ve taken ages on them before and progressed. I normally get extra time for dyslexia, so I think if firms said there’s no time limit then took time into account that’d be unfair

Thank you my friend!!!

 

[Prudentia]

i know I brought this up already but can somebody please reassure me that if a WG is untimed then time is definitely not taken into account by grad rec - i spent 45 mins on a WG and now I can’t stop thinking about it ahhh

As long as you didn't spend days on it, you'll be okay.

 

[AMullin]

If I complete my RS SJT today and my VI later, say tomorrow, would that negatively affect my application?

No, as long as it’s done before the deadline they have given you. I had a day in between mine and for Hill Dickinson I did my test on the Friday and the VI on the Monday.

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

If I complete my RS SJT today and my VI later, say tomorrow, would that negatively affect my application?

They say you can take a break between the two so definitely not. But once you start, you can’t stop between each question I believe

 

[oliviabeijing]

Does anyone have Clyde & Co VI insights? Help a gorl out

 

[Lawlawland]

A few questions:

Is it normal for the recruiters from law firms you've applied for to look at your profile in LinkedIn? Is that a good sign or a bad sign?

3 recruiters (I can't see who) from this firm I'm waiting to hear back from has looked at my profile, and I'm wondering why... I really hope nothing in my profile through them off!

 

[DiploSha361]

Hi all,
Applied for Linklaters Spring VS. Not heard back but seen others have. Can I assume this is a PFO? Would think logically that they look at all apps, decide the PFOs but keep a few in reserve just in case of AC dropouts etc. But then again who knows what these firms do...

 

[legallybrunnette]

Its only an SJT right or is there a VI too?

Hi! Did you end up finding out what this first assessment stage entails or whether the VI comes later?

 

[legallybrunnette]

A few questions:

Is it not for the recruiters from law firms you've applied for to look at your profile in LinkedIn? Is that a good sign or a bad sign?

3 recruiters (I can't see who) from this firm I'm waiting to hear back from has looked at my profile, and I'm wondering why... I really hope nothing in my profile through them off!

Akin?

 

[reelovesit]

hi has anyone heard back about ACs after passing benchmark for the phone interview at dla piper? (i had my TI + found out i passed on the 6th jan)

 

[xMontmorency]

A few questions:

Is it normal for the recruiters from law firms you've applied for to look at your profile in LinkedIn? Is that a good sign or a bad sign?

3 recruiters (I can't see who) from this firm I'm waiting to hear back from has looked at my profile, and I'm wondering why... I really hope nothing in my profile through them off!

Yes it happens and it's not a bad sign.

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

hi has anyone heard back about ACs after passing benchmark for the phone interview at dla piper? (i had my TI + found out i passed on the 6th jan)

In my experience, it takes about a week

 

[BobThebIlly]

i feel sick waiting on these firms

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

i feel sick waiting on these firms

The fact we're unlikely to get PFO'd on a Saturday should ease the anxiety...it doesn't

 

[JustwantaTC]

If people got ACs and done VIs after you did does that mean pfo is likely or is each firm different in that sense?

 

[Bread]

If people got ACs and done VIs after you did does that mean pfo is likely or is each firm different in that sense?

Unfortunately I find it’s always best to set my expectations low in these cases. That way, you’re either prepared or pleasantly surprised!

 

[ilikelaw]

The fact we're unlikely to get PFO'd on a Saturday should ease the anxiety...it doesn't

i got pfo’d from a&o on a saturday

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

How long it takes to receive Gibson Dunn's online SJT?