TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[jojo23]

Has anyone got some advice on how to dress for an assessment centre where the following instructions were sent re dress code:

"There is no specific dress code. At the firm we adopt a 'dress for your day' policy meaning when colleagues have client meetings or court visits, they will dress a lot smarter, and some may be dressed more casually. We would recommend wearing whatever you feel comfortable in, whilst presenting yourself in a professional manner."

I'm thinking about playing it safe and wearing a full suit and tie anyway, but don't want to look out of place in case everyone else does actually follow these instructions and dresses much more comfortably?

hear me out and standout

 

[summersun]

Has anyone heard back from Taylor Wessing after the written test?

No but they said it would me more around mid february I think

 

[AshleyGoodman1]

Thank you and 22 Jan!

Congratulations! What day is the AC scheduled for? Just want to know so I can prepare in advance.

 

[Ernesto]

Birketts rejection post test.

 

[LehmanBrothersRiskManagementIntern]

Any Debevoise PFOs?

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Birketts rejection post test.

Same. Honestly didn't feel like the test reflected our ability, but oh well, they reviewed our application answers again.

 

[lowkeyloser]

Any Debevoise PFOs?

Also dying to know this and whether they have sent out any additional open day invites this week? If they haven't sent out open day invites this week, I assume we can expect the PFOs to start rolling in.

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

heyy u mean the HL AC?

No (I feel embarrassed now, as that's what it reads like, sorry for the confusion). Online assessment invitation for DTC - only posted in the VS forum, as I was grumbling about Fladgate😅

 

[Bob142]

Any news from CC post-AC for DTC yet?

 

[Ernesto]

Same. Honestly didn't feel like the test reflected our ability, but oh well, they reviewed our application answers again.

I used AI and finished with 3 mins to go I thought I cooked ffs.

 

[Ernesto]

Hey, does anyone have experience with Dechert Interviews, Addleshaw Goddard AC, and/or Clyde & Co AC? Would be happy to trade insights with other firms (UK and US) or prep together for it!

Is this for London AC for Addleshaw. When did you record your VI?

 

[aspiringtrainee1]

does anyone have insights into goodwin AC, like timings etc? i know its group exercise, written exercise and interview, wondering if the interview is also about the written exercise or completely separate?

 

[nicoledm]

Aspiring lawyer loses claim against Clyde & Co over training contract rejections - Legal Cheek

City player successfully defends claim, though judge criticises handling of applications

www-legalcheek-com.cdn.ampproject.org

Despite dismissing the claims in full, the judge criticised aspects of Clyde & Co’s handling of the applications.

He said the firm’s “passionate” commitment to inclusion and diversity did “not at all times sit comfortably” with its handling of the recruitment process, particularly in relation to the London and Bristol training contracts

The tribunal also criticised what it described as the “extraordinary failure” to inform Epelle of the outcome of her London application, calling it “another deeply regrettable lapse” for which no explanation had been provided. It suggested the firm should consider reviewing its recruitment systems.

 

[summersun]

It says from receipt of the invite not including the day of the invite so the 23:59pm Monday deadline on the shortlister email is probably right? but happy to hear what they say if anyone sends a clarification email

Hi where do you see that in the email?

 

[futuretrainee10123]

Will the Forsters VI will be SJT/competency based? Or do we think it will be case study based, why law/why Forsters? Prepping for all, ofc, but just wondered!

Heya, have you heard back from Forsters yet since the VI?

 

[futuretrainee10123]

anyone heard back from forsters post-SJT?

Heya. I did a VI here almost 2 weeks ago - have you heard back yet?

 

[futuretrainee10123]

FORSTERS VI YAYY!!!

Samee did it a couple weeks ago - have you heard back yet?

 

[Hopeful applicant]

Any insight into Debevoise AC? Is the interview based solely on the article read? Do they tend to challenge you and try arguing or just check commercial awareness and the general understanding of the article? Thanks!

(btw I got my invitation last week)

 

[TCLAAAA]

Any insight into Debevoise AC? Is the interview based solely on the article read? Do they tend to challenge you and try arguing or just check commercial awareness and the general understanding of the article? Thanks!

(btw I got my invitation last week)

I did last year: dm me.

 

[Legalfreak212]

Got to Bristows partner review stage, now we wait😓