TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[cutiewiththecontracts]

Hi, what did Skadden say is the deadline to submit the psychometric test, which is sent after submitting the application? Is it 7 days from the date of your application OR the 2nd of Dec for everyone? Would really appreciate any insight on this. Thank you!

 

[user55998384]

has anyone who applied to the Aspiring Soliciotr mentorship scheme w Weil heard back?

 

[mg42guy32]

Can you reapply to Latham if you didn't proceed post-AC? I got to the AC stage in the most recent cycle and really want to reapply

 

[Emmaflanagan24]

How does the workspace actually refer to/ shortlist you for firms? I’m so confused how it works. Any tips would be much appreciated

 

[user55998384]

with questions like tell us about open days you have attended, obvs you can only mention like3/4 but then should i still put them all in the work exp section

 

[sagekensuke]

has anyone who applied to the Aspiring Soliciotr mentorship scheme w Weil heard back?

Hey I haven’t, but I reckon we’ll hear back on Monday because I remember being told that the in person day is on the 14th

 

[Meg_Thee_Applicant]

Not to get into my psychology bag, but divorce can have a massive psychological impact on children/teenagers, even when it’s “smooth”. So a disruptive divorce plus A-Level exams? I’d definitely say that’s sufficient and worth flagging

Replying as one of the people, yes.

thanks guysssss xxxxxxx

 

[TCLAuser2002]

Hello, does anyone know if A&O VI questions are the same as last year?

 

[Novaa]

@Jaysen @Antoni Trochimowicz I’ve just stumbled across the AI application review on the new workspace (sounds very cool btw). But it says “Evaluation is currently unavailable. Please try again later” and “Answer has changed since last evaluation” when I click evaluate answer.

I’ve tried logging in and out, and still the same message. Not sure if this is a known issue or if I’m just unlucky?

 

[user55998384]

Hey I haven’t, but I reckon we’ll hear back on Monday because I remember being told that the in person day is on the 14th

perf thank you

 

[andrsslmou]

Hello, does anyone know if A&O VI questions are the same as last year?

I assume they’ll change them up slightly but it is supposed to be ‘motivational questions’. What were they specifically last year?

 

[M85672]

Hi, is there a link for firms which are straight app --> AC? Or firms which don't do psychometrics and VIs

 

[Novaa]

Hey @Antoni Trochimowicz Quick one on structuring my application form

My application only lets me put 4 entries in the main work experience section, so I've been using the "Other work experience" box (1000 words, no real guidance given) to cover everything else like my current job (only started about 3 months ago so not much to say yet), a couple of older jobs, plus 9 insight days/programmes/mentoring schemes.

I've given each one a short paragraph rather than just listing them, so the box ends up pretty full.

Two things I'm second guessing myself on:

1. Does 9+ items start looking like padding to someone reading loads of these, or does it come across as thorough?
2. For the 4 main entries are firms after your strongest stories, or more of a recent spread? I went with strongest (my newest job didn't make the cut since I haven't got a proper story there yet) but wanted to check that's the right call!

Appreciate any thoughts

 

[user55998384]

hi @Antoni Trochimowicz for this q: Why would you like to attend this insight afternoon, and what is one specific thing about Paul, Weiss that you're hoping to find out more about? (300 words)
- am i meant to write this 50/50 or for the one specific thing just make that one sentence?
i have structured it roughly 50/50 and have structured the second half in terms of what i want to find out more about, what i know already, why this appeals to me + then linking why this would be beneifical

 

[TheHamlet4]

Hey, @Antoni Trochimowicz and welcome!

I have a question regarding grades. I have a non-law master’s pass at LSE, and high 2:1 borderline 1st from the best uni in my country. I’m worried that my pass might ruin my apps, although I have mitigating circumstances (which led to a medical leave of absence during undergrad and recurred during master’s).

Do you think firms would be receptive to my situation if explained properly in application forms? Barring US firms with stringent academic criteria.

 

[alanshore]

Hey all, anyone have any advice for cappfinity tests? Generally fine w/ watson glaser but I feel like I struggle with capp tests. Also, anyone know which graduatesfirst tests are similar to cappfinity assesments?

 

[Isabelle36]

Has anyone received an invite for the first stage assessment for HLC?

 

[Lissa06]

Does anyone know if Mayer Brown has VIs and tests in one single stage of assessment, or whether you do the VI after passing the other behavioural/reasoning parts? Thank you!

 

[John Hammond]

is there a word limit for Latham's two applications qs?

thanks

 

[e.jy336]

Is there a conventional way of abbreviating Ashurst Perkins Coie? Is it APC or Ashurst...?