TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[yellowbirds008]

is it selective?

i don’t think so!

 

[Topdog0073]

I applied to Sidley on the 3rd of Sep for the WVS. Out of interest, when did people who have heard from them apply?

 

[1136PX0]

I applied to Sidley on the 3rd of Sep for the WVS. Out of interest, when did people who have heard from them apply?

I applied on the 1st and received their online assessment today. They are probably releasing their OAs in batches

 

[174Tess9y3]

I applied on the 1st and received their online assessment today. They are probably releasing their OAs in batches

Is it automatic?

 

[Topdog0073]

Is it automatic?

Don't think so

 

[Lissa06]

Can anyone who's progressed to freshfields OA stage 2 share what top strengths they got in their cappfinity test? I got 'We thrive as a team', 'embracing transformation' and 'thriving under pressure'

Sorry, not very relevant since I haven't yet heard back from them, but do you know people this cycle who already got invited to stage 2/ have you?
Last year they rejected me for the first-year scheme like months after successful candidates got stage 2, so I'm trying to figure out if I've already been unsuccessful

 

[Cristiano Ronaldo sui]

Does Sidley have video interviews too!???

 

[Cristiano Ronaldo sui]

Anyone have any insight into how long you should spend studying for the PGDL (BPP) full time? They recommend 40hrs/week but working alongside it + trying to keep up with applications has me stressed.

The PGDL is the easiest course I've undertaken. You don't need to study more than 3 hours per subject (I read the textbooks, and the applied tasks are quite futile!). The exams are also online, which diminishes the stress; however, I'd recommend memorising as that would bolster your sqe prospects!

 

[user55998384]

Sorry, not very relevant since I haven't yet heard back from them, but do you know people this cycle who already got invited to stage 2/ have you?
Last year they rejected me for the first-year scheme like months after successful candidates got stage 2, so I'm trying to figure out if I've already been unsuccessful

hey i dont know anyone who has been progressed to stage 2 yet

 

[Lissa06]

hey i dont know anyone who has been progressed to stage 2 yet

thank you, gotcha!