TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[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

 

[amrita6399]

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

 

[flower1]

Hello, in an application - do you write the numbers out fully. E.g. two or 2. Also, does work experience include paid employment - for Clifford Chance TC application

Thank you

 

[teeps6]

I applied for the November one

when did you do the first assessement?

 

[amrita6399]

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

How long is the test?

 

[TheSlapDotCom]

Has anyone else applied to HL and still waiting for the test? Has anyone received a rejection?

i applied for their summer vs and havent received the first test yet either :/

 

[Afuturetrainee]

when did you do the first assessement?

They sent mine like the same day I applied for it. I thought it was automatic. Check ur spam

 

[Bbhu19]

How long is the test?

Honestly I don’t remember maybe like 5 -10 mins each componen, took me like 30 mins or less tbh

 

[teeps6]

They sent mine like the same day I applied for it. I thought it was automatic. Check ur spam

I did the first assessment recently, just wondering how quick the second one was given/if there's still a chance

 

[Afuturetrainee]

I did the first assessment recently, just wondering how quick the second one was given/if there's still a chance

Did the first one on the 21st September. So 2 weeks basically

 

[johnsmith]

Has anyone managed to complete W&C's online assessment? I think there is an error with the 'Your Thinking' section.

Yes! Had this issue today, reached out to cappfinnity support and they sorted it!

 

[womp]

Regarding NRF, how long do they take to respond to applicants? I did the ArcticShores assessment 2 weeks ago, and whilst I've received the AS feedback report, when will I know if I'm on to the next stage or not?