TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Amgrad]

Yeah same, the website has been so glitchy the past few weeks.

They still can't fix it. All events today got postponed, felt like they have bad karmas lol

I got 2 emails after the prev thread that I shared, they said all events after 2pm will be running, but then just now I got another email:

"Unfortunately due to degraded performance following the AWS outage this morning, the rest of the Virtual Law Fair will not be going ahead today"

Whilst we thought it possible to resume the schedule this afternoon, this has proved impossible due to ongoing issues.

We apologise for the disruption and we will look to reschedule all events that were scheduled for today.

We hope to be able to bring you a full schedule of the Virtual Law Fair tomorrow, but will be in touch should this change due to the ongoing AWS issues.

Hopefully the new dates would not crash with my open days!

 

[BealMcAlly]

Just got the Taylor Wessing online assessment invite. Can anyone signal whether they screen applications before inviting to the assessment or if they read applications after the tests and written assignment?

 

[rosedunn]

Goodwin open day online wasn’t automatic was it ?

 

[Jennifer2003]

Just got the Taylor Wessing online assessment invite. Can anyone signal whether they screen applications before inviting to the assessment or if they read applications after the tests and written assignment?

I think (could be wrong) you get the test automatically, and then if you pass the online test they send the written assessment? That was my understanding from the site but could be wrong!

 

[stilltrying]

Anyone else been waiting a while for Freshfields online test - submitted my app 5 days ago

 

[anon78365222111]

Anyone still waiting for a reply from HSFK? No rejection or no AC

 

[stilltrying]

Anyone still waiting for a reply from HSFK? No rejection or no AC

got the confirmation that i met the benchmark on the 6th and yet to hear back seen quite a few ACs though

 

[i-want-a-tc]

Anyone still waiting for a reply from HSFK? No rejection or no AC

I am also waiting after passing benchmark

 

[emily3827]

has anyone received the test from Simmons and Simmons?

 

[flower1]

Hi, when did you hear back for the VI?

Hi, I haven't yet I was just asking for tips in general

 

[BealMcAlly]

Anyone else been waiting a while for Freshfields online test - submitted my app 5 days ago

I applied 12 days ago and received the invite 5 days later close to 5pm-ish, so you may well hear very soon!!

 

[WeGotThis!]

Has anyone heard back from Freshfields post the first online assessment?

I wonder if they will get back to us so soon, since it's rolling applications until December and if they close apps early.

 

[johnsmith]

has anyone received the test from Simmons and Simmons?

Not yet, have you?

 

[lawyersum]

Not yet, have you?

I applied yesterday and have also not received it yet

 

[johnsmith]

I applied yesterday and have also not received it yet

It only opened last week so I wouldn't worry! Also, some of them clearly have automated delays in place from when you submit to the test coming to you.

 

[thepfocollector]

has anyone heard back from white and case after completing the assessment?

 

[James Wakefield]

Bristows VI - applied on deadline for IP Workshop 😅🎉

 

[legallybrunnette]

Did anyone get two Latham tests? I just completed the first one, and the second is the same. I couldn't do two tests at once, so I refused to do it. The email only said we had one test to complete 😂

Hi!

First of all, good luck with your application! Second of all, would you mind sharing what kind of tests you received?

I only received a pure STJ without a VI or WG for the Open Day. I am so confused because, after talking to my acquaintances and other applicants, everyone seems to have different accounts of what tests they received.

I am just worried now that I missed a whole section so any info would help!

Thank you!

 

[legallybrunnette]

No VI when I did the test for OD

Same here ! Pure STJ, no VI. It is so weird that everyone seems to be receiving different tests for the same OD!

What do you think? Will we receive one soon? or Did we get away with it for good?

Just trying to prepare myself mentally because it sounds too good to be true so any thoughts would help!

 

[legallybrunnette]

Oh! I have only done the first-stage test - when did you get sent the VI?

Theres a VI in the second stage for the open day if that helps

Do you know when they send it? I have only received a link for the behavioural assessment so far- nothing else!