TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[elle woods]

doubt it for the online tests, but at one AC I had, we did some trainee networking. The trainees were asking us about the exercises and said they had to trial run them a few months ago lol, written case study and presentation and group lol.

just remember once you finally get that TC, that doesn't mean you are done with ACs haha

 

[CharlesT47]

I am too 😬 no clue what to expect but I hope they are telling the truth when they say there is nothing specific to prepare...

Is anyone else confused/nervous about how long the Kirkland & Ellis assessment day is, and if that means the format of the activities has changed from previous years?

Yeah same here I have no clue what to expect. The day is so much longer and they haven’t explained what we’re even doing

 

[radssss]

doubt it for the online tests, but at one AC I had, we did some trainee networking. The trainees were asking us about the exercises and said they had to trial run them a few months ago lol, written case study and presentation and group lol.

just remember once you finally get that TC, that doesn't mean you are done with ACs haha

I would dread that and get traumatised again😭

 

[radssss]

Also, has anyone received any news from Irwin Mitchell? I’ve applied for the business tc for london and haven’t heard back post online assessment :/

 

[elle woods]

doubt it for the online tests, but at one AC I had, we did some trainee networking. The trainees were asking us about the exercises and said they had to trial run them a few months ago lol, written case study and presentation and group lol.

just remember once you finally get that TC, that doesn't mean you are done with ACs haha

but like what happens if you perform badly on that trial AC...will the firm start questioning whether they made a mistake hiring you... gosh the pressure never ends

 

[dannyp123]

Is the entire test timed? I'm planning on doing the test tomorrow and I'm struggling to get my head around it

No timing really, I think most took ages to complete it (including me). Honestly wouldn't stress it too bad it's like a fancy application form if anything.

 

[radssss]

but like what happens if you perform badly on that trial AC...will the firm start questioning whether they made a mistake hiring you... gosh the pressure never ends

Good point, prolly not especially if you’re a second year trainee🥲
Imagine being in your first seat and the pressure of knowing you messed up a sample ac😭 (I still believe it won’t have any effect considering they don’t get to prep for it😆).

 

[elle woods]

Good point, prolly not especially if you’re a second year trainee🥲
Imagine being in your first seat and the pressure of knowing you messed up a sample ac😭 (I still believe it won’t have any effect considering they don’t get to prep for it😆).

they don't get to prep but firms expect you to have more commercial knowledge and commercial awareness as a trainee than ever before...

haha yea... you wouldn't want to mess up as a second year trainee...there goes that NQ interview and role 😭

 

[Harvey Specter]

but like what happens if you perform badly on that trial AC...will the firm start questioning whether they made a mistake hiring you... gosh the pressure never ends

 

[cookedlawstudent]

My mentor at uni is a trainee there and I’ve heard really good things especially in relation to training and culture so I have applied too!

Have you heard back?

No, but I spoke to someone at a law fair and they said they'll be advancing people to the next stage around Feb!

 

[Donna Paulsen]

All of us when it hits past 11pm for some reason, I do love it though!

You guys are funnyyyy🤣 would be gassed if I end up in a trainee cohort with any of you!

 

[Afuturetrainee]

You guys are funnyyyy🤣 would be gassed if I end up in a trainee cohort with any of you!

 

[Novaa]

You guys are funnyyyy🤣 would be gassed if I end up in a trainee cohort with any of you!

PLSSS!! 😭 Would be the best cohort, us on the “Meet the trainees Q&A” panel

 

[Donna Paulsen]

PLSSS!! 😭 Would be the best cohort, us on the “Meet the trainees Q&A” panel

The way these GIFs would make an appearance in the Teams chat 😭

 

[Harvey Specter]

You guys are funnyyyy🤣 would be gassed if I end up in a trainee cohort with any of you!

 

[tcla02]

worried about the Clyde & co test :// does it have numerical reasoning questions???

 

[user123987]

worried about the Clyde & co test :// does it have numerical reasoning questions???

No!

 

[BobThebIlly]

I’ve never applied to Kirkland but me being nosy I’m wondering why everyone is saying it’s a longer AC…. How much longer r we talking 😀😀😀

 

[PFO King]

I just completed the critical thinking test for Milbank and the evaluation of arguments section had 5 options instead of the conventional 2 options. There were no instructions either it just went on to the next section and gave options Very Strong argument, strong arguments, fairly strong argument, fairly weak argument, weak argument and very weak argument. does anyone have an instruction sheet or guidelines for these? what constitutes a strong argument compared to very strong or fairly strong, and what constitutes a fairly weak argument and the difference between family weak and strong?

 

[Novaa]

“The next step in our selection process is to complete our Online Assessment.”

*Scrolls down and sees Cappfinity* GOODNIGHT