TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[username10341034]

Does Hsfk have VI questions in their process at all?

 

[User1812987]

When answering 'why this firm' in a VI, how much do people tend to change their answer from a typical, longer interview format? Only asking as in full interviews I typically enjoy a 3 point structure, in which I am unable to unpack each of the 3 points, link them back to myself, before circling it back around to why it's a key factor for my application. However, in attempting to fit it into 2 minutes for the VI format, I'm either cutting it down to solely 2 points that can be more stretched out, or not adhering to the typical structure for the third point, which risks it seeming a bit more of a rushed point I've squeezed in at the end. Would 2 points still be sufficient, or it worth making everything more concise to squeeze in a third, so that it reads like more of a varied list? Thanks!

 

[Narod]

Hi everyone! I’d be really grateful for any insights from anyone who has completed the Jones Day second-stage interview with two partners this cycle (or recently): the questions asked, the structure, the experience, and any areas they focused on.

Happy to exchange insights from the assessments I’ve completed this cycle, including Freshfields Stage 2 VI, Macfarlanes Stage 2 VI, Latham VI, and the Dechert Stage 2 written exercise.

Please feel free to DM me!

 

[cutiewiththecontracts]

Is W&C Spring Scheme rolling?

 

[Soso]

Hi, are there any tips on preparing for WTG and situational judgment tests? This is ahead of the feedback from winter vac scheme applications

 

[KH7192]

When did you get the invite for stage 2?

about 2 weeks ago i think

 

[username10341034]

When answering 'why this firm' in a VI, how much do people tend to change their answer from a typical, longer interview format? Only asking as in full interviews I typically enjoy a 3 point structure, in which I am unable to unpack each of the 3 points, link them back to myself, before circling it back around to why it's a key factor for my application. However, in attempting to fit it into 2 minutes for the VI format, I'm either cutting it down to solely 2 points that can be more stretched out, or not adhering to the typical structure for the third point, which risks it seeming a bit more of a rushed point I've squeezed in at the end. Would 2 points still be sufficient, or it worth making everything more concise to squeeze in a third, so that it reads like more of a varied list? Thanks!

I am struggling with this too! @Antoni Trochimowicz - please could you help?

 

[helloseoul]

Accidentally pressed 'Submit' instead of 'Next' for Sidley's Summer Vac Scheme and now recruitment has my incomplete submission on file
Please learn from my mistake and be careful ahahha

 

[greentree]

are goodwin VS only open to current students?

 

[Enyonam]

Accidentally pressed 'Submit' instead of 'Next' for Sidley's Summer Vac Scheme and now recruitment has my incomplete submission on file
Please learn from my mistake and be careful ahahha

Email them! I did the same with Dentons and they were fine to withdraw the app so I can rewrite it

 

[tldrba]

are goodwin VS only open to current students?

From their website: ‘To be eligible to apply, you will need to be in at least the penultimate year of your law degree, final year of your non-law degree, or have already graduated.’

 

[CharlieandLola]

about 2 weeks ago i think

Damn you must have crushed the application

 

[TCLA Bot]

Hi, are there any tips on preparing for WTG and situational judgment tests?

For the Watson Glaser part, Andrei's reply from last November has a list of practice resources and explains what helped him prepare. The free-resource links are at the bottom.

 

[stew99]

anyone know what percentile you need to pass CC WG?

 

[rrr]

Damn you must have crushed the application

Is stage 2 the online sjt or something else?

 

[Futuretrainee002]

anyone know what percentile you need to pass CC WG?

It changes year on year, they set the benchmark as their current trainee cohort’s average

 

[BM99]

Damn you must have crushed the application

I think that person is just referring to online sjt lolll (we all got the sjt invite around 2 weeks ago). The online written case study doesn't happen until October (based on their website)

 

[jojo23]

has anyone been sent the Rare CRS for DLA Piper after sending the initial application?

Applied on 22nd.. still nothing

 

[NM23x]

are STB going to be sending more invites for the autumn vs? or if we havent heard by now is it a rejection?

 

[WillKitchen]

Mishcon de Reya VS opens today. Good luck if the firm is on your list, too!

I'm lucky to have a mentor who works at Mishcon (check out growmentoring.org if you're interested in finding out more), and I will be polishing the application as much as I can.

Although, the AI chatbot may end up being be the stumbling block. Not quite sure how it will go this year, but we'll see...