TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[c.t.tc]

DLA Piper PFO - quite surprised since I thought my application was decent but I think I was probably a bit late to the game applying just a few days ago

 

[WiddyJ]

For those who received the HL job sim, what were your strengths/weaknesses in the first SJT?

 

[M_m]

Is there an error checking exercise for Freshfields’s stage 1 test?

 

[legallycurly]

DLA Piper PFO - quite surprised since I thought my application was decent but I think I was probably a bit late to the game applying just a few days ago

I am sorry to hear that. Do you mind if I ask whether you did the Watson-Glaser?

 

[c.t.tc]

I am sorry to hear that. Do you mind if I ask whether you did the Watson-Glaser?

Nope! That's why I think I might have applied too late as literally applied on Friday

 

[johnsmith]

Mishcon test finally came through!

Took me a while to complete that one - found it was easier to type out than dictate my answers!

 

[johnsmith]

Weil test, I think I did poorly on! Got 7,7,7 & 4 in their Amberjack categories.

Also subsequently noticed their rules on 2:1s in modules, which I hadn't noted, so I think that's a few hours of work that will amount to nothing!

 

[plshireme]

For DLA Piper's first question - Describe a specific personal experience that shaped your motivation to pursue a legal career. How has this influenced your career ambitions? - does this need to be one specific event? I've never had a lightbulb moment where I thought this makes me want to be a lawyer but it's more something that's come over time. I travelled for a long time after uni and a lot of my ambitions have come from these experiences but I worry this doesn't answer the question but I can't really see how else I would go about it.

Grateful for any insight/inspiration 😊

 

[futuretrainee101ac]

Hi, I just received my feedback report from BCLP after completing the assessment. Has anyone who has been either successful/unsuccessful please share their 3 strengths and 1 area of development Thank you!!

 

[Bread]

Weil test, I think I did poorly on! Got 7,7,7 & 4 in their Amberjack categories.

Also subsequently noticed their rules on 2:1s in modules, which I hadn't noted, so I think that's a few hours of work that will amount to nothing!

Those are pretty good scores!! Would you mind sharing what their 2:1 rule is, and where you noticed it please?

 

[firmfirm]

Weil test, I think I did poorly on! Got 7,7,7 & 4 in their Amberjack categories.

Also subsequently noticed their rules on 2:1s in modules, which I hadn't noted, so I think that's a few hours of work that will amount to nothing!

That’s strange because I emailed grad rec and they confirmed they only require an overall 2:1. That said, their grad rec is known to be a bit sloppy, so I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s been some sort of miscommunication.

 

[johnnysins]

Anyone else waiting to hear back from W&C post-VI?

 

[c.t.tc]

Any more Simmons ACs this week?

 

[johnsmith]

Those are pretty good scores!! Would you mind sharing what their 2:1 rule is, and where you noticed it please?

That’s strange because I emailed grad rec and they confirmed they only require an overall 2:1. That said, their grad rec is known to be a bit sloppy, so I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s been some sort of miscommunication.

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“Our academic requirements are a minimum AAB at A-level or equivalent and a 2:1 degree (obtained or predicted). Applicants should demonstrate consistent grades across all modules of their degree. For example, candidates with a minimum 2:1 overall but low marks in multiple individual modules (e.g., below 60%) will not be considered for a vacation scheme.”

Vacation Schemes

ukrecruiting.weil.com

I wonder with the scores whether it’s possible to score high in every category?

 

[SoonToBeTrainee]

Been offered a winter vacation scheme 🎉

 

[Harvey Specter]

“Our academic requirements are a minimum AAB at A-level or equivalent and a 2:1 degree (obtained or predicted). Applicants should demonstrate consistent grades across all modules of their degree. For example, candidates with a minimum 2:1 overall but low marks in multiple individual modules (e.g., below 60%) will not be considered for a vacation scheme.”

Vacation Schemes

ukrecruiting.weil.com

I wonder with the scores whether it’s possible to score high in every category?

They still consider mitigating circumstances and use the rare contextual recruitment tool, so they might be flexible with their requirements if there are reasons for lower than expected results.

Seems like they have recently introduced this as a requirement. They received 210+ applications for their open day for 30 places. I got in despite having multiple 2:2 modules (with mc).

They said during the open day they only look for a 2:1 overall and not in each module. Guess they needed a way to filter the numbers in light of the change in their application process.​

 

[vweewcvew]

For DLA Piper's first question - Describe a specific personal experience that shaped your motivation to pursue a legal career. How has this influenced your career ambitions? - does this need to be one specific event? I've never had a lightbulb moment where I thought this makes me want to be a lawyer but it's more something that's come over time. I travelled for a long time after uni and a lot of my ambitions have come from these experiences but I worry this doesn't answer the question but I can't really see how else I would go about it.

Grateful for any insight/inspiration 😊

I am not sure on this given the 200 word count. I was also wondering whether you have to relate this to DLA?

 

[Bread]

I wonder with the scores whether it’s possible to score high in every category?

The one time I felt like I scored highly in amberjack I got 9/6/7/9, but there was a VI component so I’m not too optimistic

 

[pfoapplicant]

Hi guys - does anyone have any experience of the Pinsent Masons blended assessment? I would be incredibly grateful for any feedback you could provide!

 

[emily3827]

is the Weil vi timed prep?