TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[1stCycleApplicant]

Passed Clifford Chance WG after receiving the test this morning (DTC)! Now we have to wait until week commencing 8th December for VI invites.

 

[Jennifer2003]

I got the invitation to do the test 24th October and completed it 11 days later (you get 14 days to complete it)

So sorry to hear that. Was this for the spring or summer programmes?

 

[applicant3000]

Assuming it hasn't changed from last year, timed. Otherwise, general advice of making sure you are clear in your motivations for law and know the firm. Sorry if that doesn't help much. If it's of any help, no one likes VIs. My best recommendation is to try not to panic, even if things go a little sideways or you get a curve ball of a question.

Thank you!

 

[firmfirm]

Am I the only one who’s a bit worried that DLA Piper hasn’t gotten back yet, even after successfully passing the WG? I’ve seen a few people get a response already, so I’m starting to worry… is it still early days, or should I be expecting a PFO?

 

[SamiyaJ]

Hello my friends,

Hope everyone is doing well.

I haven’t posted in a while as I took a little break, went on a holiday (and even got engaged!! 💍)

Has anyone heard back from the following firms? I haven’t in a while so out here twiddling my thumbs:

* Taylor Wessing post SJT
* Skadden
* Goodwin
* Clyde & Co post SJT
* Bird & Bird post VI
* Cooley
* Mischon post chat interview
* CMS post WG (DTC)
* Withers post SJT
* HFW
* Hill Dickinson
* Stephenson Harwood
* WFW

Thank you!

 

[Amgrad]

Hello my friends,

Hope everyone is doing well.

I haven’t posted in a while as I took a little break, went on a holiday (and even got engaged!! 💍)

Has anyone heard back from the following firms? I haven’t in a while so out here twiddling my thumbs:

* Taylor Wessing post SJT
* Skadden
* Goodwin
* Clyde & Co post SJT
* Bird & Bird post VI
* Cooley
* Mischon post chat interview
* CMS post WG (DTC)
* Withers post SJT
* HFW
* Hill Dickinson
* Stephenson Harwood
* WFW

Thank you!

TW: Will invite WE after the deadline
Goodwin, Cooley, Skadden: Non-rolling, they're not reviewing app yet except for Open Days
SH, WFW: Will ask them on the Open Day! Typically they're Non-rolling.

 

[Bbhu19]

Hello my friends,

Hope everyone is doing well.

I haven’t posted in a while as I took a little break, went on a holiday (and even got engaged!! 💍)

Has anyone heard back from the following firms? I haven’t in a while so out here twiddling my thumbs:

* Taylor Wessing post SJT
* Skadden
* Goodwin
* Clyde & Co post SJT
* Bird & Bird post VI
* Cooley
* Mischon post chat interview
* CMS post WG (DTC)
* Withers post SJT
* HFW
* Hill Dickinson
* Stephenson Harwood
* WFW

Thank you!

Skadden you won’t hear until after deadline

 

[SamiyaJ]

TW: Will invite WE after the deadline
Goodwin, Cooley, Skadden: Non-rolling, they're not reviewing app yet except for Open Days
SH, WFW: Will ask them on the Open Day! Typically they're Non-rolling.

Thank you!

 

[emily3827]

any hogan lovells ac insights would be so so appreciated!! can exchange for a few things if people need!

 

[TortillaTC]

any hogan lovells ac insights would be so so appreciated!! can exchange for a few things if people need!

Congrats!! When did you do the second test if you don’t mind saying?

 

[TCLA0322]

cleary wgt invite (summer vs) : does anyone know pass percentile for cleary? [applied on 3rd Oct]

 

[johnsmith]

Taylor Wessing PFO post verbal reasoning and critical reasoning test.

Hey man! Keep your chin up - that critical thinking test was one of the toughest!

 

[eshal]

does anyone have any insight on the hogan lovells job simulation -- how many virtual interview questions was it?

 

[lawstudent2]

Have the last batch of HL WVS ACs come out?

 

[Dannie]

any weil VI insights?

 

[lawstudent2]

Looking for Weil VI insights, can exchange insights on the Mayer Brown VI, Mishcon chat test, A&O VI, Latham VI, Hogan tests one and two, Freshfields tests one and two, Pinsent Masons VI.
DM me if ur interested

 

[WillKitchen]

Wait. You mean the Mishcon VI question isn't an actual assessed question? In the sense that it's not motivational or competency based? I recall them saying something about it along the lines of "it's just a question about you", but it wasn't clear if it was a question about you such as why do you want to train at Mishcon or if it was something that actually doesn't require preparation in advance.

Yes, there is no need to substantially prepare for the question, in those terms. But I would have a good reason and a case study or two in mind, either way, just for confidence and awareness.

It wasn't a difficult question, and I believe it was only 60 seconds - not much time for anything substantial, anyway!

 

[apap]

Yes, there is no need to substantially prepare for the question, in those terms. But I would have a good reason and a case study or two in mind, either way, just for confidence and awareness.

It wasn't a difficult question, and I believe it was only 60 seconds - not much time for anything substantial, anyway!

Wait what do you mean case study?

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Have the last batch of HL WVS ACs come out?

Would love to know as well!

 

[WillKitchen]

Wait what do you mean case study?

Maybe I'm prepping too much!

But I would generally look up a firm's clients and find at least two or three recent cases that are interesting and memorable, so that I could talk about them without notes. Sometimes the cases are what bring the firm onto my radar in the first place, which is always easier!