TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[t2so]

For those who have done the OC deductive test, is it a pattern recognition type of test or a paragraph multiple choice test? Asking this because I'm practising it using the link the provided, and i saw there's 2 types of deductive test, hence why

Pattern recognition, the calendar stuff, ranking in order based on instructions etc. It's not paragraph multiple choices, that's the verbal reasoning part

Stuff isn't insanely complicated, but within the time permutations, it's slightly insane.

 

[Eudora]

i literally the other day started freaking out coz i thought i forogt to do stage 2 (i did it in november)

Same here, I also completed Stage 2 back in November, so you’re definitely not alone.
The wait is really something.

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

I’m stuck on Covington’s question: “If you could witness any event, past, present, or future firsthand, what would it be and why?” Honestly, I’d like to witness what a successful answer to that question looks like..

Honestly I found this question rly hard too but in the end I decided to write about witnessing first hand how the COVID-19 vaccines were approved by regulators so quickly (looking at the diff internal procedures) and the current patent litigations that have arisen between pharmaceutical companies as a result (Bayer vs Moderna/Pfizer).

I studied medical and intellectual property law so figured let me leverage those modules (I did get 77% for my IP module after all)…

It’s mid asf but it’ll have to do. I just submitted this app 10 mins ago so was cutting it fine…

 

[Novaa]

@Mike Ross 2025 Enjoy your weekend 😍

 

[I’m a celebrity get me out of here - VS/TC edn]

I’m Cooked 47 mins till Covington deadline and I'm stuck in traffic. Games gone damn.

 

[radssss]

How did everyone find the Clyde vi? That was hard!!! JUST LIKE LATHAM🤣

 

[BobThebIlly]

Have people heard back from Davis Polk? Should I assume Pfo if ppl have alr received interviews 😀

 

[startupgeek]

Have people heard back from Davis Polk? Should I assume Pfo if ppl have alr received interviews 😀

I haven't seen anyone talking about getting a response from Davis Polk so I wouldn't worry too much yet

 

[J1234]

If anyone has any W&C VI insights or advice I’d be really grateful! 😊

 

[Winter]

If anyone has any W&C VI insights or advice I’d be really grateful! 😊

Heyy congrats, when did you receive the VI? and when did u complete the test?

 

[IWillGetATC]

just wanted to say i'm losing steam and i'm losing hope

anyone know the chances of getting a TC anywhere without having done any vac schemes... it's looking dire.....

 

[Shaky_Pete]

we require you to complete an online verbal reasoning test and an online deductive reasoning test with our provider, SHL

It took me 32 tries to get 30/30 on the practice VR test.

This must have taken forever! You need a new email address per attempt. Not to mention that annoying survey you have to complete before each test.

 

[trainee4u]

Honestly I feel like I should have to wear a dunce cap for 24 hours every time I submit an application at 23:58.

Oh well Hill Dickinson in, last year they PFOed me with a kinda insulting "you weren't good enough for the SJT, maybe check your spelling and fit for the firm" generic message.

I think this one's better tho.

 

[solicitor_2028]

submitted Covington at 23:56 at last!!! WAR IS OVER!!

P.S. I'm so burnt out from this app season just need SOME good news to keep me going

 

[Winter]

submitted Covington at 23:56 at last!!! WAR IS OVER!!

P.S. I'm so burnt out from this app season just need SOME good news to keep me going

Sent mine in the 2024/2025 cycle at 23:59 and made it to AC. Fingers crossed for u!!

 

[Winter]

Sent mine in the 2024/2025 cycle at 23:59 and made it to AC. Fingers crossed for u!!

Had to double check, I wish I was lying 😭

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

Hi, does anyone know what the recruitment process at Cooley looks like after WG?

Online/Zoom Interview with Associates and then AC - group task, presentation with partner interview

I haven't received the WG invite yet, fingers crossed as ppl who attended Open Days were rejected already.

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

Honestly! This question was the bane of my existence because I just couldn't choose one single event 😵‍💫

You should manifest your ability to predict the future and see the past as scarlet witch, the strongest sorcerer who travel through universe!

I am just a human as a lawyer and screaming skill

 

[Mandariner]

did anyone receive a confirmation of submission email after milbank 2nd stage (the critical thinking assessment) because I didn't

 

[trainee4u]

This must have taken forever! You need a new email address per attempt. Not to mention that annoying survey you have to complete before each test.

yeah i've written it up now.

SHL Test

I think I've done this test twice now - it's not that popular for law firms. Have unfortunately gone down a bit of a rabbit hole and it seems that you can practise a lot and basically guarantee success. I'm not a huge fan of this type of test for that reason. Practice tests are here...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com