I haven’t either, I applied on 29 September.
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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I think it's completely up to you - the application process for an open day is substantially different than for a vacation scheme, so it won't disadvantage you as firms know how competitive open day applications are (and that they are looking for different things). I don't think not including it would seem dishonest either, particularly as it is not specifically listed in the dropdown. I'd go for the approach that you feel most comfortable with - it might be a good way of showing that you have previously been interested in the firm, but if you'd rather leave it out, I'd say that's fine too!
Hey!
Just to add to @Andrei Radu's great answer, I thought I'd share the resource that I used when preparing to take the WGT for Clifford Chance a few cycles ago (which I passed).
On top of the free resources I used (many of which are listed in Andrei's post!), I paid for the JobTestPrep course (the one-week pack) and completed that the week before the test. The main benefit for me was the practice questions and tests, which helped me get familiar with the question style. However, if you are able to find plenty of practice tests online, I don't think a paid course is necessary! I also utilised a lot of YouTube videos which were a great way of breaking down each individual topic / section and helped me understand what they were looking for - these were also by JobTestPrep!
I hope that gives you some options - best of luck with the WGT!
Hello!
From my experience, it's absolutely fine to use the prep time to research and structure your answer. Some firms (e.g. Reed Smith) even encourage candidates to take advantage of the unlimited preparation time to think through their responses before recording. You won't be penalised for using that time to prepare - after all, they wouldn't offer the unlimited prep time if they didn't expect you to utilise it.
I would just make sure that when you are recording your answer, you aren't staring at notes or reading from a script. If they can tell that you are doing this, it is likely to disadvantage you
I have not received anything yet. I applied on the 2nd October.
Thank you for your response. Would you say the JobTestPrep ones resembled the difficulty level of the Clifford Chance one - like which was harder, and if it helped in the actual test? Thank you
Thanks - that’s what I was hoping to hear!Hello!
From my experience, it's absolutely fine to use the prep time to research and structure your answer. Some firms (e.g. Reed Smith) even encourage candidates to take advantage of the unlimited preparation time to think through their responses before recording. You won't be penalised for using that time to prepare - after all, they wouldn't offer the unlimited prep time if they didn't expect you to utilise it.
I would just make sure that when you are recording your answer, you aren't staring at notes or reading from a script. If they can tell that you are doing this, it is likely to disadvantage you
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It's been a couple years (and my memory isn't that great... 😅) but I think it was a pretty accurate reflection of the difficulty level of the Clifford Chance one! I don't remember thinking one was necessarily easier / harder than the other. I think the most important thing is to gain an understanding of each section (from YouTube videos and other sources), and then completing as many practice tests as you can
Thank you - that's really helpfulHey!
It's been a couple years (and my memory isn't that great... 😅) but I think it was a pretty accurate reflection of the difficulty level of the Clifford Chance one! I don't remember thinking one was necessarily easier / harder than the other. I think the most important thing is to gain an understanding of each section (from YouTube videos and other sources), and then completing as many practice tests as you can
Perfect, thank you very much!!No problem at all!!
That question is really about giving them a sense of the additional exposure you have had. If you've taken part in mentoring schemes, insight days, vacation schemes, scholarships, diversity or access programmes, or any structured work experience, it's worth including.
In terms of what you should be trying to showcase in your answer, I would focus on:
It doesn't need to be a long list, but I would try to focus on quality and what you got out of it, rather than just the name of the programme.
- Commitment & Initiative - try and show that you've actively sought out opportunities to learn more about the industry
- Skills & Insights - demonstrate the skills you gained from taking part, such as networking, commercial awareness, communication skills, or a better understanding of the profession
- Progression - I would discuss how those experiences have influenced your journey so far and why you've prepared you for the role you're applying for
I hope that answers your question!
Hey Lovey, It's SJT-based. There is a scenario, and then u answer what you would do. 3 minutes to answer, 1 minute of prep time, and there are two video interview questions. The rest are WG questions
Can anyone find the Weil vac scheme application link?
This happened to me ahah, I haven't done the second one as it is identical
I emailed them about it on Sat but obv they haven't responded yet
I think it is a glitch tho as one has the same reference number as my old first year scheme application whilst the other has the reference number for the open day application so I just did that one
Two dear. The first one is a practice question but grad rec views it so take it seriously. It just asks about your day or something like that
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