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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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Ok was just saying my opinion no need to be defensiveWell not really lad cos that’s taking for granted a law firm won’t discriminate against you for being neurodivergent and needing adjustments.
Besides, I’m sure grad rec are well versed with TIs anyway so can easily tell by someone’s voice if they’re reading from a pre-written script.
In any case, I’ve done TIs where the questions were completely different. Freshfields was a strengths based TI to replace the Stage 2 VI.
The questions I had were entirely different to the questions that would’ve been asked in the stage 2 test, so hardly any advantage there lmao.
they should’ve given 5 more mins
I also feel I did well on the verbal and I think I probably got 6-8 out of 10 I attempted out of 12 correct atleast (hopefully) but there’s no way to check
Ok was just saying my opinion no need to be defensive
Hi! So, received an AC last week for HSF Spring and it is taking place this week. I'm not sure if this is helpful, but from what I heard from friends, I think the bulk of the ACs this week are full for Spring.
Ok was just saying my opinion no need to be defensive
This seems like a good SJT question
"One of the candidates at your AC has a reasonable adjustment. Do you:
A: Loudly state how unfair it is to anyone who will listen, then say "it's just my opinion, no need to get your panties in a knot" if challenged.
B: Seethe internally, but say nothing
C. Focus on performing as best you can from your own abilities."
Not on edge at all.everyone is on edge today huh.
Just scared to say the wrong thing or say he whole forum will be against me like the other guy today #rip
My Current Application Cycle: Progress and Resources
Unsuccessful Applications
Vacation Schemes Achieved
Applications Still Pending
Resources I’m Currently Using
4th Application cycle but we getting this dub this SZN!
Unsuccessful Applications- Sidley Austin – Winter Vacation Scheme (VS), post-application
- Ashurst – Winter Vacation Scheme, post-ability test
- Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) – Winter Vacation Scheme, post-ability test
- Linklaters – Winter Vacation Scheme, post-ability test
- Hogan Lovells – Lift Off Scheme, Stage 3 (Video Interview + Situational Judgement)
- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) – Winter Vacation Scheme, post-ability test
- Taylor Wessing – Spring Vacation Scheme, post-written exercise
- Latham & Watkins – Open Day, post-video interview + situational judgement
- Gibson Dunn – Summer Vacation Scheme, post-first-round interview (waiting on feedback)
- White & Case – Winter Vacation Scheme, post-video interview
- DLA Piper – Spring Vacation Scheme, post-written exercise
- Simmons & Simmons – AI Internship, post-video interview + situational judgement + online assessment
- Allen & Overy Shearman – Direct Training Contract (DTC), post-video interview
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges – Spring Vacation Scheme, post-video interview
- CMS – Vacation Scheme, post-video interview
- Gowling WLG – Direct Training Contract (DTC)
Vacation Schemes Achieved- Burges Salmon – Winter Vacation Scheme
(Outcome: no offer —was given feedback that did not elaborate in some of my answers)
Applications Still Pending- McDermott Will & Schulte – Direct Training Contract (DTC)
- Freshfields – Direct Training Contract (DTC)
- Withers – Vacation Scheme (likely PFO; online exercise completed in December)
- Cooley – Vacation Scheme
- Milbank – Vacation Scheme
- Travers Smith – Direct Training Contract (DTC)
- Ropes & Gray – Vacation Scheme
- Covington & Burling – Vacation Scheme
Resources I’m Currently Using
- Watson’s Daily (https://www.watsonsdaily.com/)
Excellent for building commercial awareness. I particularly value the original insights, which have helped me develop stronger critical thinking around business and market trends. All major commercial news is clearly summarised - which is great as FT is lowkey such a drain to go over. - Mojo Interview (https://mojointerview.com)
An interview and video-interview practice platform that assesses my answers and provides live, structured feedback. This has significantly improved my confidence and performance in video interviews and in the AC’s done - If i found this sooner, I deffo would've been 1000x more confident for AC's
4th Application cycle but we getting this dub this SZN!
What a day it has been on this thread...
I challenge you to say this after five sambucas and spinning round on the spot five times.Got an interview scheduled with Richard Schweikart, Lynne Pierson and Perry Trivedi so we will see how it goes
Hey when did you hear back from Simmons AI btw?My Current Application Cycle: Progress and Resources
- Sidley Austin – Winter Vacation Scheme (VS), post-application
- Ashurst – Winter Vacation Scheme, post-ability test
- Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) – Winter Vacation Scheme, post-ability test
- Linklaters – Winter Vacation Scheme, post-ability test
- Hogan Lovells – Lift Off Scheme, Stage 3 (Video Interview + Situational Judgement)
- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) – Winter Vacation Scheme, post-ability test
- Taylor Wessing – Spring Vacation Scheme, post-written exercise
- Latham & Watkins – Open Day, post-video interview + situational judgement
- Gibson Dunn – Summer Vacation Scheme, post-first-round interview (waiting on feedback)
- White & Case – Winter Vacation Scheme, post-video interview
- DLA Piper – Spring Vacation Scheme, post-written exercise
- Simmons & Simmons – AI Internship, post-video interview + situational judgement + online assessment
- Allen & Overy Shearman – Direct Training Contract (DTC), post-video interview
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges – Spring Vacation Scheme, post-video interview
- CMS – Vacation Scheme, post-video interview
- Gowling WLG – Direct Training Contract (DTC)
- Burges Salmon – Winter Vacation Scheme
(Outcome: no offer —was given feedback that did not elaborate in some of my answers)
- McDermott Will & Schulte – Direct Training Contract (DTC)
- Freshfields – Direct Training Contract (DTC)
- Withers – Vacation Scheme (likely PFO; online exercise completed in December)
- Cooley – Vacation Scheme
- Milbank – Vacation Scheme
- Travers Smith – Direct Training Contract (DTC)
- Ropes & Gray – Vacation Scheme
- Covington & Burling – Vacation Scheme
Resources I’m Currently Using
- Watson’s Daily (https://www.watsonsdaily.com/)
Excellent for building commercial awareness. I particularly value the original insights, which have helped me develop stronger critical thinking around business and market trends. All major commercial news is clearly summarised - which is great as FT is lowkey such a drain to go over.- Mojo Interview (https://mojointerview.com)
An interview and video-interview practice platform that assesses my answers and provides live, structured feedback. This has significantly improved my confidence and performance in video interviews and in the AC’s done - If i found this sooner, I deffo would've been 1000x more confident for AC's
4th Application cycle but we getting this dub this SZN!
Hey all,
Just a reminder to keep things friendly in this thread. Around this time of year, tensions can be high, and it’s hard to read intent in written communication. Please try not to carry on disagreements and use the report function instead.
Thank you!
Just a reminder to keep things friendly in this thread. Around this time of year, tensions can be high, and it’s hard to read intent in written communication. Please try not to carry on disagreements and use the report function instead.
Thank you!
10th of Nov (my Birthday lol)
Oh that is awful I’m so sorry
I hope you have better luck this cycle!congrats on the VS and the sheer volume of aps -- RESPECT!My Current Application Cycle: Progress and Resources
- Sidley Austin – Winter Vacation Scheme (VS), post-application
- Ashurst – Winter Vacation Scheme, post-ability test
- Norton Rose Fulbright (NRF) – Winter Vacation Scheme, post-ability test
- Linklaters – Winter Vacation Scheme, post-ability test
- Hogan Lovells – Lift Off Scheme, Stage 3 (Video Interview + Situational Judgement)
- Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) – Winter Vacation Scheme, post-ability test
- Taylor Wessing – Spring Vacation Scheme, post-written exercise
- Latham & Watkins – Open Day, post-video interview + situational judgement
- Gibson Dunn – Summer Vacation Scheme, post-first-round interview (waiting on feedback)
- White & Case – Winter Vacation Scheme, post-video interview
- DLA Piper – Spring Vacation Scheme, post-written exercise
- Simmons & Simmons – AI Internship, post-video interview + situational judgement + online assessment
- Allen & Overy Shearman – Direct Training Contract (DTC), post-video interview
- Weil, Gotshal & Manges – Spring Vacation Scheme, post-video interview
- CMS – Vacation Scheme, post-video interview
- Gowling WLG – Direct Training Contract (DTC)
- Burges Salmon – Winter Vacation Scheme
(Outcome: no offer —was given feedback that did not elaborate in some of my answers)
- McDermott Will & Schulte – Direct Training Contract (DTC)
- Freshfields – Direct Training Contract (DTC)
- Withers – Vacation Scheme (likely PFO; online exercise completed in December)
- Cooley – Vacation Scheme
- Milbank – Vacation Scheme
- Travers Smith – Direct Training Contract (DTC)
- Ropes & Gray – Vacation Scheme
- Covington & Burling – Vacation Scheme
Resources I’m Currently Using
- Watson’s Daily (https://www.watsonsdaily.com/)
Excellent for building commercial awareness. I particularly value the original insights, which have helped me develop stronger critical thinking around business and market trends. All major commercial news is clearly summarised - which is great as FT is lowkey such a drain to go over.- Mojo Interview (https://mojointerview.com)
An interview and video-interview practice platform that assesses my answers and provides live, structured feedback. This has significantly improved my confidence and performance in video interviews and in the AC’s done - If i found this sooner, I deffo would've been 1000x more confident for AC's
4th Application cycle but we getting this dub this SZN!
Got mine with Saul Goodman & Associates tooGot an interview scheduled with Richard Schweikart, Lynne Pierson and Perry Trivedi so we will see how it goes
And Pearson, Specter, Litt (Formerly Pearson Specter, FKA Pearson Darby Specter etc. etc,)
y'all i have to say, as the cycle goes on and the PFOs come in, you reach an odd balance of nerves about not being in the running for many firms, and relief over not having to do more apps).
officially only two firms left to hear from for me now, one AC upcoming, one VI to do, and cannot wait for them to be over.
feeling very all eggs in few baskets but I think there are no more apps left in me this cycle, will be absolutely chomping at the bit to convert my VS, and probably crashing out here every single day.
officially only two firms left to hear from for me now, one AC upcoming, one VI to do, and cannot wait for them to be over.
feeling very all eggs in few baskets but I think there are no more apps left in me this cycle, will be absolutely chomping at the bit to convert my VS, and probably crashing out here every single day.
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