TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[lawstudent2]

How long have people had to wait to receive an email confirmation from hogan lovells after completing the second sjt?
Mine crashed halfway and I had to refresh it and I thought it was fine as at the end it said assessment completed and submitted, however, its been 5 hours and no confirmation email has arrived so I am a bit worried now.

 

[Bbhu19]

does getting invited to Hogans 2nd stage online assessment mean your application has passed screening or just passed the first online test?

Congratulation, when did you do the first test if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[coolwizard22]

Just got an invite to the Ashurst online written assessment. How can I best prepare for this? Has anyone done a written assessment before? I would appreciate any insight!

 

[c.t.tc]

Taylor Wessing Open Day invite!

 

[Amgrad]

Taylor Wessing Open Day invite!

Congratulations, OMG same! Waiting for Cooley & CRS open day invite too

 

[Amgrad]

Hello!

Whilst I can’t confirm whether they will sponsor visas for vacation schemes this cycle, it is always worth emailing the graduate recruitment team to double-check, especially if you have a strong application ready to submit. There’s still a while until the application deadline, so there should be plenty of time for them to reply and I’m sure they’d be more than happy to confirm for you

I’m sorry to hear that your last AC felt isolating - being the only one attending virtually must’ve been tough, but it’s super impressive that you made it that far!

Whatever you decide, wishing you the best of luck. You’ve got this!

Thank you! White & Case has confirmed they won't sponsor visa for WVS this year, still waiting for Hogan Lovells to respond.

 

[user9809]

Does anyone know when the deadline is for PWC legal vacation scheme?

 

[helloj]

im confused about lathams open day app process. i did the app form and the assessment. i have now just received a second stage invite for further tests? is this the normal process?

 

[aspringlawyer25]

im confused about lathams open day app process. i did the app form and the assessment. i have now just received a second stage invite for further tests? is this the normal process?

Same! it's quite confusing and a bit excessive for an open day application isn't it?

 

[helloj]

Same! it's quite confusing and a bit excessive for an open day application isn't it?

honestly! and they have only given 3 days like?!!

 

[Afuturetrainee]

Same! it's quite confusing and a bit excessive for an open day application isn't it?

It's not for the open day. Grad rec said if u do this test, you won't need to do another one when you apply for a vac scheme.so this is ur official test. Take it seriously

 

[GT1205H]

Does anyone knows how bad is it if you get cut off at the last bit of a VI recording because of the time limit? 🫣 if it happens in one question only would it still be a rejection?

 

[Afuturetrainee]

It's not for the open day. Grad rec said if u do this test, you won't need to do another one when you apply for a vac scheme.so this is ur official test. Take it seriously

It does not also guarantee u a place on the open day, but if u still decide to apply for a vac scheme then this test score will be used

 

[helloj]

It does not also guarantee u a place on the open day, but if u still decide to apply for a vac scheme then this test score will be used

i didnt know that! thank you

 

[ISK]

Hi does anyone know how long Arctic shores will take to email the SJT for NRF's Vacation scheme? I have applied through the portal and completed the RARE recruitment form but I havent received the SJT yet.. the deadline closes today as well!

Hi did you manage to do the test? Are you able to share what games were on the test? Many thanks

 

[Afuturetrainee]

Does anyone knows how bad is it if you get cut off at the last bit of a VI recording because of the time limit? 🫣 if it happens in one question only would it still be a rejection?

No. Heard Gemma say one time that an applicant froze for the first question and did excellently in the other questions so she put him through to the next round

 

[WeGotThis!]

For those who did the NRF Arctic Shores, is it timed or are there any specific components which are timed? Thank you!

 

[Bbhu19]

For those who did the NRF Arctic Shores, is it timed or are there any specific components which are timed? Thank you!

The test is timed and there are 4 components all timed if I remember correctly

 

[teeps6]

Same! it's quite confusing and a bit excessive for an open day application isn't it?

Can I ask if you applied for the October or November open day? Just wondering cos I applied for november and didn't receive another test invite :/

 

[aspringlawyer25]

Can I ask if you applied for the October or November open day? Just wondering cos I applied for november and didn't receive another test invite :/

I applied for the November one