TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[zonnonomo]

Has anyone done the Bristows VI yet? Would just love some insight into how many qs there are and the prep/answer time

last year it was apparently 2 questions and 1 min / 1 min

but ive also seen people say its 15 seconds-30seconds/ 1 min

 

[lawstudent2]

Does anyone know from previous years how long Weil take to get back after an AC

 

[bangarangbass39]

same, my last two were definitely wrong but I read in practice test that you can get negative marking for not finishing test so I submitted unfinished answers

wait as in you get deducted marks for each question you don't answer? Or is it a complete negative score?!

 

[174Tess9y3]

Did anybody get a Dechert Interview for Spring?

Yes, just now!

 

[174Tess9y3]

Any tips for the Dechert interview?? First interview and very scared!!

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Just tried to do a Watson Glaser and had only 7 mins cause the timer was wrong.
No updates from any firms I did SJTs and tests for.
I might just cry.

 

[CupOfTea17]

Has anyone else not heard from Fieldfisher since initial application? Still haven't been sent a test...

 

[lelezb1]

Good luck to everyone waiting for Willkie's VI results!!

 

[DoNotRedeem]

Any tips for the Dechert interview?? First interview and very scared!!

Hi congrats. When did you do your WE?

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Any tips for the Dechert interview?? First interview and very scared!!

When did you apply? I still haven't heard back

 

[M123]

Willkie PFO post-VI. i’ve given up

 

[Prudentia]

Willkie PFO post-VI. i’ve given up

Don't give up! Your application passed the original sift which is no easy feat. Remember, all it takes is one yes.

 

[Donuttime]

I know this is weird but are you really expected to look into the camera when completing a VI? Most times I’m looking at myself and the timer. Is not looking directly at the camera enough of a reason to not progress?

 

[lelezb1]

I am refreshing my email every two secs for a willkie update

 

[radssss]

I know this is weird but are you really expected to look into the camera when completing a VI? Most times I’m looking at myself and the timer. Is not looking directly at the camera enough of a reason to not progress?

I would like to know this too please. I’m also always switching between looking at myself and the timer but isn’t looking at yourself on the screen looking into the camera? it’s weird to stare just at the web cam above the laptop

 

[Donuttime]

I would like to know this too please. I’m also always switching between looking at myself and the timer but isn’t looking at yourself on the screen looking into the camera? it’s weird to stare just at the web cam above the laptop

Honestly it’s a bit off putting to look at the camera anyway? Feels like staring at nothing

 

[Alfredo1234]

I know this is weird but are you really expected to look into the camera when completing a VI? Most times I’m looking at myself and the timer. Is not looking directly at the camera enough of a reason to not progress?

Ofc they’re not going to reject you for not staring directly at the camera for the entirety of a VI

 

[Donuttime]

Ofc they’re not going to reject you for not staring directly at the camera for the entirety of a VI

You say this like it’s a matter of fact. I’m just asking a question and might help other people who may be thinking this but not feel like asking.

 

[Cristiano Ronaldo sui]

Anyone heard from HSF or HL, Im gonna lose it istgggggggggg

 

[Saul_specter]

Just got Bakers PFO summer vac scheme
Applied night before deadline