TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Novaa]

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

*Scrolls down and sees Cappfinity* GOODNIGHT

 

[Harvey Specter]

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

*Scrolls down and sees Cappfinity* GOODNIGHT

Me whenever I see the Watson Glaser test as one of the components of a law firms process:

 

[Donna Paulsen]

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

*Scrolls down and sees Cappfinity* GOODNIGHT

Me when I see SHL... sorry wrong number

 

[trainee4u]

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?

This is TP tests right? Did you do their practice tests?
On all the practice tests, the correct answer is always either 'very strong', 'strong', and 'fairly strong'; 'very strong' and 'strong' or 'strong' and 'fairly strong' (or same but for weak).
This means you just ignore the stupid extra options and just always choose 'strong' or 'weak'.
IDK if it's a copyright thing or they thought they were doing clever with this BS, but there it is.

 

[Lord Sumption]

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?

Your username 😂 😂

 

[trainee4u]

Your username 😂 😂

It's PFO King clever, that's what it is.

 

[sadlawyer01]

for anyone who applied really late dec for baker mckenzie Summer VS, have you heard back from them?

 

[ggbj]

I keep seeing people receive further test invites for firms that I've applied for but I've never received any direct rejections either. is this because I've only applied for summer schemes, or because I've applied quite close to the deadline? Or am I getting screened out lol

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

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?

Theoretically you could say Relevence and importance (relevance dictates weak or strong, importance is fairly or very). But most mark schemes are basically marking it correct for three options per question if that makes sense?

 

[HauntingPiccolo]

@Afraz Akhtar @Andrei Radu

I had a question regarding employment screenings for a TC offer I recently got. In my application the firm required exact dates of employment. I’ve noticed for two of my listed jobs I was off by a week in terms of my listed dates. I was wondering if this would be an issue which would be cause for having my offer rescinded?

One of them was a part time internship I said I started on 20/10/2025 when in reality I started on 27/10/2025.

The other was a job I finished two weeks later than the dates I started on my application.

These were honest mistakes and honestly just sloppy errors on my part.

@TCLA Community Assistant

 

[Prudentia]

@Afraz Akhtar @Andrei Radu

I had a question regarding employment screenings for a TC offer I recently got. In my application the firm required exact dates of employment. I’ve noticed for two of my listed jobs I was off by a week in terms of my listed dates. I was wondering if this would be an issue which would be cause for having my offer rescinded?

One of them was a part time internship I said I started on 20/10/2025 when in reality I started on 27/10/2025.

The other was a job I finished two weeks later than the dates I started on my application.

These were honest mistakes and honestly just sloppy errors on my part.

Better polish off your application technique for next year! 🤣

But on a serious note, definitely not. They’ll just want to confirm you worked there. Lying about working somewhere could get your offer rescinded. Being off by a few weeks in terms of dates won’t. Employment screening is often done by an external organisation who won’t see what you’ve put down on your application form anyway.

 

[HauntingPiccolo]

Better polish off your application technique for next year! 🤣

But on a serious note, definitely not. They’ll just want to confirm you worked there. Lying about working somewhere could get your offer rescinded. Being off by a few weeks in terms of dates won’t. Employment screening is often done by an external organisation who won’t see what you’ve put down on your application form anyway.

Aw thank you sm! But also girl dont joke with me I will have a heart attack, I cannot do another cycle of this 😭

 

[uraijom]

how long do you get to prep and answer for clyde & co vi?

 

[Prudentia]

Aw thank you sm! But also girl dont joke with me I will have a heart attack, I cannot do another cycle of this 😭

Haha, sorry! Huge congrats on the TC offer, though! 🥳🥳🥳🥳

 

[HauntingPiccolo]

Haha, sorry! Huge congrats on the TC offer, though! 🥳🥳🥳🥳

Thank you so so much! 🥺

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

how long do you get to prep and answer for clyde & co vi?

1min prep from question (+ 5sec countdown), 2minutes answer.

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

I'm starting to feel the application fatigue. Right now I am at the stage where I start an application, and almost lose heart when there are 6 or 7 supplementary questions. But I guess when you hit 25 applications it's to be expected... I might take a short break and practice CT/SJT/AC skills, and then focus on firms with later January deadlines for VS/TCs.

I imagine I'll get more news these two weeks (either positive or negative) that can help with future applications (As "feedback" from which applications are less or more successful).

 

[londonlawyer]

Hi guys, does anyone know if we have to talk about skills we developed or just what we did in the work experience section for Travers Smith?

 

[uraijom]

1min prep from question (+ 5sec countdown), 2minutes answer.

thank you so much!!

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

thank you so much!!

Before getting questions there are supplementary materials that you can review unlimited times. I would review them at least twice. You should pay close attention, but do not need to remember specific details.