TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[aspringlawyer25]

Ashurst WVS PFO.

 

[cocochanellaw]

Freshfields and Taylor Wessing PFO post-online assessments

 

[anon78365222111]

Freshfields and Taylor Wessing PFO post-online assessments

Sorry to hear that, I hope you land something better!

Just wanted to ask was this after the stage 1 freshfields test or the second one with VI

 

[Jennifer2003]

Freshfields and Taylor Wessing PFO post-online assessments

So sorry to hear this! Would you mind letting me know which Taylor Wessing application was this for?

 

[cocochanellaw]

Sorry to hear that, I hope you land something better!

Just wanted to ask was this after the stage 1 freshfields test or the second one with VI

Stage 1 !

 

[cocochanellaw]

So sorry to hear this! Would you mind letting me know which Taylor Wessing application was this for?

The Spring scheme x

 

[silonthesofa]

The Spring scheme x

Can I ask when you completed the TW assessment?

 

[llblawstudent]

Has Dechert got back to anyone about spring or summer vs? I gather the impression that they’re trying to finalise WVS first?

 

[cocochanellaw]

Can I ask when you completed the TW assessment?

To be fair, I did complete it on the 1st November, when it was due (for me) on the 3rd. Perhaps I did it too late, won't ever know aha!

 

[bh.sa]

I was in the same batch for Freshfields. Did you get a 2nd test invite?

Yes I got it on Oct 23

 

[silonthesofa]

To be fair, I did complete it on the 1st November, when it was due (for me) on the 3rd. Perhaps I did it too late, won't ever know aha!

Unlikely because they're not actually rolling. Well, they explained that they screen on a rolling basis, but aren't rolling because they don't allocate ACs until after the deadline has passed. Considering I'm only going to get the test invite link on Friday, I really hope they haven't decided to fill out all of their AC spots before I even have the chance to do the assessment.

 

[baj5]

PFO from both Ashurst and Freshfields today, I’m on fire 😮‍💨

 

[Trophy]

Stage 1 !

Hello,
Sorry to hear this!

I’ve taken FF star 1 test and not heard back when did you do your test? I did it 28th October.

 

[c.t.tc]

Unlikely because they're not actually rolling. Well, they explained that they screen on a rolling basis, but aren't rolling because they don't allocate ACs until after the deadline has passed. Considering I'm only going to get the test invite link on Friday, I really hope they haven't decided to fill out all of their AC spots before I even have the chance to do the assessment.

It's a little bit of both tbh - they don't stop reviewing and scoring applications but there is definitely a rolling element for their written exercise because they look at things in chronological order, if that makes sense?

 

[TCLA0322]

I have a question: when filling out the Norton Rose Fulbright form (for those using Workday), I am having issues entering my high school name. Also, for the university section, there is no option for 'LLB' when I try to select it; only course titles like 'Law with French Law' are available. Does anyone know how to fill this out? Thanks in advance.

 

[mg42guy32]

Since I was accepted onto a selective open day, should I be worried about my grades when applying for the firm's vacation scheme?

 

[johnsmith]

I have a question: when filling out the Norton Rose Fulbright form (for those using Workday), I am having issues entering my high school name. Also, for the university section, there is no option for 'LLB' when I try to select it; only course titles like 'Law with French Law' are available. Does anyone know how to fill this out? Thanks in advance.

I feel for you! I had this issue, their form was awful but I can't remember how I solved it!

 

[ExcitingEasting]

Had anyone heard from Baker McKenzie regarding their Women’s Open Day?

 

[Snickerdoodlesolicitor]

Had anyone heard from Baker McKenzie regarding their Women’s Open Day?

I also have not heard back and I emailed them but no response :/ looks like a big PFO

 

[futureharveyspecter]

Does anyone have any advice for the HL job sim? It is going to be my very first VI- so I'm not sure what I should expect. Are there any commercial-based questions, or is it all motivation?