TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[johnsmith]

congrats! is this the Online Immersive Assessment?

It's not, it's the next stage, which is the Job Simulation Assessment.

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Hello @Abbie Whitlock , I was reapplying to Reed Smith - but last year, I listed their Diversity and inclusion as one of the reasons. would you recommend changing that this year? - as RS has changed ED&I to Culture & Engagement.
I'm also not sure if their affinity groups exist anymore in the UK as they have been removed in the US.
If you could provide any clarification on this, I would be very grateful!

 

[confusedbird]

I have put down I have a neurodiversity on my applications. A firm is asking for proof - however I dont really feel comfortable sharing the full 30 page diagnostic report. Does anyone have any past experience of this/ know whether it would be acceptable in just providing a screenshot of the conclusion paragraph?

That is quite odd.
In the past, the maximum I have been asked to do is confirm if I was provided reasonable adjustments even at uni.
I think providing a screenshot of the conclusion paragraph should be fine because that in itself is proof of your neurodiversity.

 

[fta2024]

It's not, it's the next stage, which is the Job Simulation Assessment.

sent you a dm if thats ok?

 

[Legallywhatever]

Has anyone ever gotten a white and case offer with less than AAB A-levels? Wondering if there is any point in applying for their vac scheme

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

For those that passed the first HL test, any tips

 

[jojo23]

Does the Freshfields test have a vi component?

 

[s123]

Has anyone heard from Macfarlanes about next stages?

 

[a0]

Has anyone heard from Macfarlanes about next stages?

I got an AC invite today

 

[Chriss]

I got an AC invite today

congrats, i did their AC last year if you want any insights

 

[Alturistic whale]

How long does Freshfields give to submit their online assessment in?

 

[lelezb1]

How long does Freshfields give to submit their online assessment in?

5 days

 

[calebnash]

I got an AC invite today

Was this for winter or summer?

 

[a0]

Was this for winter or summer?

They don't have a Winter VS, just Spring and Summer. I'm also pretty sure I didn't actually pick which VS I was applying for.

 

[DavidJC]

Davis Polk Insight Day reserve list I'm a bit doubtful anyone would say no but they mentioned there were only 40 spaces for each Insight Day so I imagine it's really competitive.

I've emailed asking if I could be considered for their next Insight Day in November instead but somewhere in my mind I think I remember seeing it stated that I could only apply to one (I don't know if I might have mixed this up with a different firm) but I can't seem to find any information about this on their website or application portal :/ Does anyone know anything further about this?

 

[GiveMeTC2026]

HL pfo post 1st stage test😞

 

[SamiyaJ]

HL pfo post 1st stage test😞

Sorry to hear that when did you complete the test?

 

[flower1]

Hello,
This is for White & Case vacation scheme.

Please give details of any interests and extra-curricular activities, including any positions of responsibility or achievements. Tell us what skills and competencies you have developed in the activities you have undertaken and how you developed these. – 300 words

Does this mean I'm supposed to mention either positions of responsibility or achievements, because I was going to mention one extra-curricular, one position of responsibility I held, and one achievement. After re-reading the question, I'm unsure. Also, how do you structure the 'how you developed these' section?

Thank you

 

[GiveMeTC2026]

Sorry to hear that when did you complete the test?

No worries we win some and lose some. I did the test on the Monday of the week 26 or 27 Sept.

 

[berocca567]

Is the White and Case test timed? I have one day left to do it and I work full time. 4 days really isn't much.