TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[mc123123]

Does anyone know if HLC Lift Off application process is the same as vacs (After the initial test is there the second job simulation test too?) Have not heard back since the first test sent

 

[赐给我tc]

Guys has anyone done simpson thacher’s autumn interview ac? If so, please can you pm me for any tips or insights!

 

[avgcower]

anyone heard back from fieldfisher?

 

[username10341034]

Can anyone offer insight into Pinsent Masons assessment? I can trade for A&O, Mayer brown, milbank and HLC

 

[user55998384]

have amber jack changed their testing platform from last year?

 

[user55998384]

do u have to do HLC job sim in 1 sitting?

 

[Novaa]

have amber jack changed their testing platform from last year?

From the most recent one I've done, it looked pretty similar, and some of the questions were even the same. I found the maths easier this time though, but that could just be a skill issue from me last year

 

[Hugo2004]

I received it October 8th (they give you 5 days to complete it or you're out, sort of like what the CRS email had also said)

Think it took maybe 15 minutes max? Believe they say it takes 5 but I was reading each option carefully and ticking my boxes of traits each question (which I'd written down rather than having as a spreadsheet in another tab because they track your mouse movements). It definitely felt short since I ended it feeling like I'd been able to focus as much on the last question as I could on the first.

Hope that's useful!

This is soooo helpful, thank you so much and good luck!

 

[helloseoul]

Does anyone have advice for a mistaken CC trainee contract withdrawal?
I completed the Watson Glaser but I received an email saying that I hadn't completed it and my application was withdrawn

 

[NM23x]

Does anyone have advice for a mistaken CC trainee contract withdrawal?
I completed the Watson Glaser but I received an email saying that I hadn't completed it and my application was withdrawn

Same. I emailed, I completed it within 2 days.I emailed them saying it is an error

 

[qweasd27]

Does anyone have advice for a mistaken CC trainee contract withdrawal?
I completed the Watson Glaser but I received an email saying that I hadn't completed it and my application was withdrawn

I also got this and emailed with my attached feedback report saying it was an error

 

[RJ Ruban]

FF stage 2 test received would be grateful for any advice! Received a VS with AG last cycle so happy to help with any apps

 

[dihjonmustard]

Has simpson thacher sent out winter vac AC invites?

 

[TCLA Bot]

anyone know how to approach a question like ‘what has been your proudest achievement to date’?

If helpful, Afraz answered a similar question in January. His reply covers choosing an achievement and explaining the challenges, what you did, what you learned and why it makes you proud.

 

[avgcower]

Is receiving a test for CC's the challenge scheme automatic?

 

[Prudentia]

FF stage 2 test received would be grateful for any advice! Received a VS with AG last cycle so happy to help with any apps

Congratulations! I have been invited to stage 2 as well and it will be my first VI. Nervous is an understatement!

 

[Jaysen]

Hey everyone,

A heads up that Osborne Clarke's graduate recruitment team, together with two trainees, are now live in the forum on this thread.

You can ask them anything

 

[trainee1012]

Hi guys! Does anyone have insights into the mills & reeve VI? Can provide insights for HLC VI, Macfarlanes VI, Mayer Brown VI, FF VI

 

[jojo23]

Freshfields stage 2 (DTC route)
Too bad I lowkey lost my voice

If anyone has taken it, would you mind messaging me
I can provide insights into a few firms if need be

 

[anon78365222111]

Has anyone heard back from Baker McKenzie or is it non rolling