TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[jojo23]

How long does it take to receive the feedback report from Freshfields stage 1? Took it yesterday in the evening

 

[e.jy336]

Does anyone have info/insights on the Akin online assessment?

 

[user55998384]

how long did ppl recieve mayer brown assessment after submitting?

 

[J2003]

Does anyone have any tips or insight into the HLC VI stage? I would be very grateful!!

 

[Unknowncabbage]

How long does it take to receive the feedback report from Freshfields stage 1? Took it yesterday in the evening

usually around 24-48 hours

 

[rose06]

How long does it take to receive the feedback report from Freshfields stage 1? Took it yesterday in the evening

around 24 hours in my experience

 

[amberlaw]

Any insights into AOS AC? Pls dm!

 

[a1298]

Any insights into AOS AC? Pls dm!

When did you hear back? Is this for WVS?

 

[amberlaw]

When did you hear back? Is this for WVS?

yes WVS, heard back 2 weeks ago

 

[username10341034]

Please can someone advise how many VI questions there are for Pinsent Masons?

 

[FutureLawyer_]

Please can someone advise how many VI questions there are for Pinsent Masons?

3 questions

 

[alanshore]

anyone have a guesstimate on when DLA is going to send case study invites or PFOs

 

[username10341034]

3 questions

Thanks! Did you find them to be OK questions? I am v bad at VIs..

 

[jojo23]

anyone have a guesstimate on when DLA is going to send case study invites or PFOs

The moment you finally begin to relax is the moment you'll receive it.

 

[NM23x]

Is Akin's online test selective?

 

[KH7192]

yes WVS, heard back 2 weeks ago

I'm assuming a PFO at this point given I've not heard back since completing the online assessment over a month ago!

 

[FutureLawyer_]

Thanks! Did you find them to be OK questions? I am v bad at VIs..

Yeah they were fine to be fair. I done it a little while ago, so from what I remember they weren’t too difficult.

 

[jojo23]

Does anybody know whether wfw is truly rolling? Kind of want to apply for their open day before apply for the vs

 

[Henrik]

Is Akin's online test selective?

No, everyone gets it.

Akin website: Please note that all eligible candidates who submit an application will be invited to complete our untimed web-based assessment. Candidates who achieve the required benchmark will then progress to the application review stage, where their application will be considered by the Graduate Recruitment team.

 

[lawtrainee]

For HLC, did people list the open days and events they attended, or write them out in full prose?