TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[i-want-a-tc]

Freshfields - is the 'second stage' automatic, or is that one you get progressed to? thr website doesnt mention multipel stages so how does everyone know there are

Does anyone know if Stage 1 freshfields test is automatic or do you get selected for it?

Automatic for Stage 1, not sure about Stage 2

 

[ravioli]

Hey! Did anyone attend the Skadden application webinar this year? If you did, do you happen to remember the trainees' names? I'd really appreciate it if you could message me with that info. Thanks so much!

 

[Bbhu19]

Has anyone finished the video interview for PWC and how long till you reviewed a response?

 

[Maddy]

Has anyone received Ashurst AC or written exercise invites after the application and test? I saw that some people have received them, but has anyone received any new invites? Does this mean it’s a rejection? Since November 9th is coming soon and we still haven’t received any written exercises.

 

[aspringlawyer25]

Can anyone provide any insights into the Freshfields assessment? Is there a VI component, and what sort of questions are asked- SJT, strengths-based, or motivational?

 

[futuretraineeihope]

Have all the Ashurst online AC invites gone out??

 

[johnsmith]

Has anyone received Ashurst AC or written exercise invites after the application and test? I saw that some people have received them, but has anyone received any new invites? Does this mean it’s a rejection? Since November 9th is coming soon and we still haven’t received any written exercises.

I've chalked this up as a rejection having not heard anything since doing the CappFin test

 

[oliviabeijing]

Did anyone apply to covington for any of their legal horizon programme and received a reply?

Yes! Accepted onto Litigation and Arbitration, but I also applied to the anti-trust and still waiting to hear back for that one

 

[floral.tcla]

AOS AC buddies, how are we feeling..? what is the AC like if you've had it already?

 

[whywhy88]

How long did it take people to either receive PFOs or the second test for HL after doing the first test? Thanks!!

 

[lawninja00!]

Have all the Ashurst online AC invites gone out??

same question

 

[lawninja00!]

Has anyone received Ashurst AC or written exercise invites after the application and test? I saw that some people have received them, but has anyone received any new invites? Does this mean it’s a rejection? Since November 9th is coming soon and we still haven’t received any written exercises.

when did you complete the test? i did it kind of close to the deadline... regretting it now

 

[lawyersum]

when did you complete the test? i did it kind of close to the deadline... regretting it now

ashurst made it super clear at their application event that if you pass the benchmark for the test, most people who pass and have their application reviewed will be progressed to the written exercise. i think rejections at this stage are most likely purely based on the score you achieve in the SJT.

 

[lawninja00!]

ashurst made it super clear at their application event that if you pass the benchmark for the test, most people who pass and have their application reviewed will be progressed to the written exercise. i think rejections at this stage are most likely purely based on the score you achieve in the SJT.

ahh okay i see. i'd rather they send the rejections automatically then haha why drag it all the way to november ;-;

 

[jojo23]

Hl test invite (lift off route)!

 

[Atam!]

Yes! Accepted onto Litigation and Arbitration, but I also applied to the anti-trust and still waiting to hear back for that one

when did you receive a reply and what day is it taking place? and congrats! i applied for antitrust also and im yet to hear back

 

[s123]

ahh okay i see. i'd rather they send the rejections automatically then haha why drag it all the way to november ;-;

Do people already have ACs? I’ve heard nothing back!

 

[SamiyaJ]

Anyone else been ghosted by HL after the first test? I did mine on 19 Sept 😕

 

[TC seeker]

Anyone didn't receive HL's first test?

 

[YW113380]

Does anyone know if you reapply to NRF in the same cycle if you can redo the Arctic Shores test?