TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Lawlawland]

Thank you for all your responses! This did put things at ease for me mentally.

I much appreciate it✨!

 

[Lawlawland]

If I haven't got AC invite for Cleary should I assume PFO?

I'm assuming the same, as quite a few got it already!

 

[Dogecoin GC]

Would it be fine to apply for a VS before attending the firm's open day? The application questions aren't motivation based.

Other way around might be better. However, it really depends on the firm. Which firm are you applying to?

 

[tcaspirer25]

have any offers for w&c winter vs gone out ?

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

DLA piper interview invite

Congratulations! Is this for london?

 

[nonlawstudent98]

have any offers for w&c winter vs gone out ?

They said we should hear next week!

 

[applicant3000]

Does anyone know when Dechert's open event is/when they'll get back to us? Just says Nov on the website

 

[Dogecoin GC]

Does anyone know when Dechert's open event is/when they'll get back to us? Just says Nov on the website

I'd also like to know that. Waiting for them, PW and Gibson.

 

[tball]

Any advice for Freshfields and Clyde & Co online test stage 1?

 

[elliece]

Any advice for Freshfields and Clyde & Co online test stage 1?

I haven't done Clyde's, but for Freshfields it is a regular Cappfinity test with sjt and ranking questions, then a watson-glaser style critical thinking test. I would say do the practice tests on their preparation hub and some watson-glaser practice questions and you should be good!

 

[Amgrad]

For Taylor Wessing online tests, is it just the verbal critical thinking test, or is there an element of numerical and/or SJT?

Attended their open day and the HR said there is a timed numerical and verbal tests. The others are untimed.

 

[Meg_Thee_Applicant]

@Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman hey guys, im just planning the NRF cover letter but its a bit different than the usual. "Tell us why you want to join, what excites you about our programme, and how your skills match our values. Keep it personal and specific."
Im interpreting this as - Why NRF, why this specific TC (training and opportunities), then why me (then match to values). Am I on the write lines? + any suggestions as to structure/content would be amazing. Thank you so much!!!! <3

 

[c.t.tc]

Attended their open day and the HR said there is a timed numerical and verbal tests. The others are untimed.

I’ve done the tests - there were two and they were both timed. They are both verbal reasoning based but one is slightly more varied in terms of question style.

 

[Chriss]

Anything from Akin?

 

[Amgrad]

I’ve done the tests - there were two and they were both timed. They are both verbal reasoning based but one is slightly more varies in terms of question style.

Thx for the correction. I meant verbal and critical thinking test, not numerical. Pardon me I was mixing up with another verbal test which usually paired with numerical.

 

[c.t.tc]

Thx for the correction. I meant verbal and critical thinking test, not numerical. Pardon me I was mixing up with another verbal test which usually paired with numerical.

No worries! I always get mixed up had double checked anyway to remind myself which one it was

 

[yk1906]

Any info on Paul Hastings openings this year? Either for DTC or VS or both....

 

[Lawlawland]

Is there any added advantage if you do the virtual work simulation of the law firms you're applying to?

 

[Bbhu19]

Is there any added advantage if you do the virtual work simulation of the law firms you're applying to?

Some firms like CC want to see you have done their forage whilst others just like to see that you have attempted them

 

[emily3827]

if im reapplying to nrf svs after post-vi rejection, would you recommend redoing the app or can I just use the same one bc realistically not much has changed