TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[wooliewoo]

I don't have any tips for the SJT other than learn the four values on the careers website. It's as nebulous as every other SJT.

For the WG it has some light numerical stuff in it so use a calc.

Once you finish it gives a completion screen but I didn't get a confirmation email immediately so don't worry if it takes half a day for that to arrive.

Tysm! Out of curiosity, if you pass, do you get progressed to the VI immediately? Just figuring out when to take it lol

 

[vacschemes]

is milbank rolling?

 

[insomnia]

has anyone heard back since stage 2 sidley online assessment? I'm wondering when we should anticipate AC invites as it is rolling but the scheme is the beginning of December

 

[mg42guy32]

Anyone have any insights into A&O's online assessment/VI? Wanted to have a rough idea what to prep for.

 

[flower1]

Hello @Antoni Trochimowicz

I'm just wondering for a cover letter (1 page) - what's the best font size and font type to use? I'm thinking of Times Roman, 10.5 - but don't know if it's too small?

Thank you

 

[wooliewoo]

Anyone have any insights into A&O's online assessment/VI? Wanted to have a rough idea what to prep for.

Pretty sure the VI Qs are untimed prep and there's 2 of them!

 

[svb risk management intern]

DLA online test stage

Congrats! Is the online test cappfinity, amberjack, wgt, or neurosight?

 

[florrrrnnn76]

Congrats! Is the online test cappfinity, amberjack, wgt, or neurosight?

Neurosight

 

[thedonnabrief]

is there only one stage before ac for milbank and mayer brown?

 

[Hugo2004]

Macs and A&OS, thank you!

Congrats! Can I ask when you heard from A&OS and when did you apply and when is the AC? Thank you

 

[Holiday7]

Tysm! Out of curiosity, if you pass, do you get progressed to the VI immediately? Just figuring out when to take it lol

I completed it yesterday and received a 'skills report' today. No word on a VI so either I messed up SJT or you have you have to wait a bit.

 

[anon78365222111]

I completed it yesterday and received a 'skills report' today. No word on a VI so either I messed up SJT or you have you have to wait a bit.

No you have to wait till they review your app to get VI

 

[tldrba]

No you have to wait till they review your app to get VI

Checked my emails, last year the turnaround for me was less than an hour, but I decided not to complete the VI at the end

 

[tan1963]

PFO STB post-interview (autumn)

sorry to hear that. Do you have any advice for the interview?

 

[EdiLawStudent]

Has anyone still not received the CSR for DLA- I applied on the 24th of september

 

[helloseoul]

I completed the CC WG on 25 September and scored 96 percentile. I received an email with the report that says 'You will receive confirmation from the Early Talent Team as to whether you have progressed to the application review stage within three working days.'

I haven't received anything yet and it's almost been a week. Should I assume PFO?

 

[a1024]

Having researched Winston Taylor, identify one specific aspect of our work, culture, or approach that sets us apart from other firms and explain, with reference to your own values or career ambitions, why this resonates with you.
Max 500 words

@Antoni Trochimowicz how would you recommend structuring this answer given the word count is 500 words.

 

[greentree]

Did anyone else just never hear back from orrick direct TC last cycle? I know it shouldn't put me off reapplying this cycle but idk what that says about my application (It was one of my favs).

 

[IshantheG]

This might be a slightly silly question, but I’m genuinely trying to get some clarity on how we’re supposed to research firms effectively. Is there essentially a “hit list” of things we should be looking for?

I asked a similar question at a Pinsent Masons event, and one of the things that came up was that, ultimately, firms often do very similar types of work. For example, if you’re interested in disputes, there are certain fundamental things you’ll be doing regardless of which firm you join.

So, in that case, how do we actually identify the nuance between firms? What should we be looking for that goes beyond practice areas and headline deals, that one thing that makes you think, “Ah-ha, this is why I specifically want to work here.

@Antoni Trochimowicz and @all

 

[anon78365222111]

DLA test