TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[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!

 

[apap]

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!

Sorry, are you referring to the chat portion or the the VI focused on you at the end?

 

[WillKitchen]

Sorry, are you referring to the chat portion or the the VI focused on you at the end?

The VI. In the event, I didn't have to draw on any case knowledge there; it was a simple and fairly informal question.

 

[boots pharmacy]

Hi considering that FF doesn't have a section in their application form dedicated to extracurriculars, did you just mention them in your work experience section instead? I just submitted mine yesterday and because of this I didn't mention any of my extra-curricular activities </3

I happened to have an extra curricular/hobby where I earned some money, so I put it down. Not including your extracurriculars should be fine.

 

[boots pharmacy]

anyone heard back post stage 2 test for Freshfields (or have any idea when we might hear back)?

Have you received email confirmation of completion of the assessment?

 

[hanahana]

Bird & Bird VI and Weil VI

 

[Snickerdoodlesolicitor]

Have the last batch of HL WVS ACs come out?

Does that mean we should be expecting a PFO soon? lol

 

[Andrei Radu]

When re-applying to a firm, is it okay to answer the Q "Have you previously applied for any positions at X LLP?" by also flagging how you've improved since the last cycle? @Andrei Radu @Ram Sabaratnam @Abbie Whitlock

Generally I know this section is meant to be kept short and informative, as from what I understand it is just so that recruiters know of your application history with the firm. If you want to add any detail as to how you have improved, to avoid it seeming like you are ignoring the actual point of the question to read in it what you would have liked to be asked, I would keep it very short - around 1-2 sentences.