TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[ufdj]

Is the DLA Piper online test just an untimed WG like last year or has it changed?

 

[TCchaser]

Is the DLA Piper online test just an untimed WG like last year or has it changed?

It's Neurosight

 

[Connie2410]

hey guys, i know everyone's asking but i just got the DLA online test email and was wondering what the test actually entails? i am a bit concerned about what ive seen about it thus far as i have dyspraxia and am worried that might adversely impact me.

 

[hiiiiiyah]

hey guys, i know everyone's asking but i just got the DLA online test email and was wondering what the test actually entails? i am a bit concerned about what ive seen about it thus far as i have dyspraxia and am worried that might adversely impact me.

it's untimed, and you have to drag your mouse to different corners of your screen to select your answer to the question. hope that helps!

 

[Novaa]

In the legal cheek law fair they kind of made it sound like its automatic (and optional)

Yikesss did I just show how progression deprived I am

 

[Narod]

Happy to exchange info on the Stage 2 assessments for Freshfields, Latham & Watkins, Dechert and Macfarlanes (including video interview questions and written exercises) in exchange for insights on the video interviews for Weil or Pinsent Masons — particularly questions asked and what to expect.

Feel free to DM me!

 

[jojo23]

Yikesss did I just show how progression deprived I am

This you?

 

[trainee1012]

Does anyone have insights into Macfarlanes stage 2 (VI stage?) I can give insights into HLC VI, Mayer Brown VI, Clyde & Co test, and the Freshfields first stage test.

 

[lawtrainee]

If Jones Day is rolling, is it unlikely that I will progress to the next stage if I apply today?

 

[Peter Hsu]

Does anyone have insights into Macfarlanes stage 2 (VI stage?) I can give insights into HLC VI, Mayer Brown VI, Clyde & Co test, and the Freshfields first stage test.

Yes, I could do that for HLC VI if you like.

 

[TheLawStopsHere]

Does anyone know what the next stage is after the Neurosight test for DLA? Is it a video interview?

 

[anon78365222111]

Has anyone got a reply from the DLA test?

 

[wooliewoo]

Does anyone know what the next stage is after the Neurosight test for DLA? Is it a video interview?

I believe it’s a virtual case study!

 

[Holiday7]

Does anyone have actionable advice on how to consistently pass SJTs?

I’m fine with Watson Glaser's because they can be learned, but the behavioural sections are where I struggle. I got a pfo from Freshfields today telling me to check my skills report, even though my top skills seem to align with what they’re looking for in trainees.

From my experience the process feels like random filtering. I passed one last cycle by spam clicking through it, but every time I answer following common advice (answer in line with firm values + what is expected of a trainee) I seem to fail.

I find this frustrating because it feels like borderline random filtering, where you’re expected to meet a hidden arbitrary threshold to pass. If anyone has any tips on how to systematically improve and pass this section, I’d really appreciate it.