TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[jojo23]

Is Weil test amberjack or Simmons type.

Simmons uses amberjack, too. The only key difference is the pillars

 

[lawyersum]

hey everyone. looking for some guidance on this question from Bakers: Discuss how the role of a commercial lawyer is evolving in today’s business environment. Identify the key skills required and how you have demonstrated these. (300 words max). My thinking is that AI is obviously going to be part of my answer, but how do i relate it back to my skills as the way the question is worded implies they want us to connect the development with our skills?

 

[PakLaw]

Has anyone done the HSF online test? I saw someone mention in an earlier post that it did not include verbal reasoning, is this true?

 

[Ronaldo04]

Simmons uses amberjack, too. The only key difference is the pillars

What do you mean? Don't they all have the same four pillars?

 

[Amgrad]

What do you mean? Don't they all have the same four pillars?

I think he meant firm's preferences. Somewhat they have different traits for success which can be distinguished by the priority pillars.

 

[yk1906]

Hi, does Linklaters start reviewing apps after they are satisfied with your SJT + WG scores? I got quite a high WG percentile and am contemplating whether it is all useful...

 

[Lawlawland]

Did anyone hear from PW for their Open Day on 19th?

 

[Ferran_]

Any news from AO Shearman?

bit strange that seems like most ppl haven’t heard a peep from AO Shearman

 

[Dannie]

Am I cooked... For Weil:
good verbal intellect, average numerical intellect
6/9 Grit
6/9 Applied intellect
4/9 creative force
4/9 digital mindset

 

[jojo23]

What do you mean? Don't they all have the same four pillars?

I think he meant firm's preferences. Somewhat they have different traits for success which can be distinguished by the priority pillars.

So standard amberjack uses 4 pillars i cant remember them all but it's something like grit, digital mindset and 2 others
Simmons one uses 3- commercial acumen, people skills and self management

 

[flower1]

Hello @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu
I was wondering if you would recommended me emailing graduate recruitment regarding my score on the test - they already said the outcome, but just out of curiosity to know the exact score?
And also about emailing them regarding further information on the video interview, as there's really nothing mentioned on their website from what I can see?

I don't want it to seem like I'm impatient or anything

Thank you

 

[gttc2026]

Did anyone attend the Covington feedback session today and is willing to share some notes?

 

[yk1906]

Does CC send you your WG scores if you email them?

 

[V2002]

Did anyone attend the Covington feedback session today and is willing to share some notes?

I would like to know this too

 

[applicant457]

Anyone else received the Taylor Wessing PFO? If we haven't are we through to the next round? (for spring)

 

[TCtoothfairy]

Hi guys, I was wanting some advice.... I did a SVS at an international law firm this summer and I didn't manage to convert it to a TC. My feedback seemed pretty optimistic and it was kinda the generic 'we don't think you are ready just yet' and 'you need to be a bit more confident' type of stuff. Considering it was my first vacation scheme, I think I did surprisingly well but I have learnt a lot more and developed as a person since this experience. I have attended more open days, and I have gotten a promotion in my current job, showing a change in my application.

Grad recruitment said to remain in contact with them during my feedback session, and i've been in contact with trainees/associates that were in my department.

They don't seem to have a direct TC route open anymore, but I was hoping to email grad recruitment and see if they would accept another application from me. I had such a lovely time on the SVS and everyone in my team was convinced I would be offered the TC....

Does anyone have any ideas on how I should go about this, and whether it is even a good idea or not??

Thanks in advance

 

[LaDiva]

Taylor Wessing PFO post verbal reasoning and critical reasoning test.

So sorry to read this!!! If you don't mind, was the actual assessment close enough to the real thing or were there any unexpected sections?

 

[LaDiva]

Anyone else received the Taylor Wessing PFO? If we haven't are we through to the next round? (for spring)

What stage are you at? I'm currently ***trying*** to prep for the assessment

 

[apap]

So sorry to read this!!! If you don't mind, was the actual assessment close enough to the real thing or were there any unexpected sections?

it was slightly harder, I thought I did well but clearly did not practise the enough (I did all the prep tests multiple times lol)

 

[LaDiva]

it was slightly harder, I thought I did well but clearly did not practise the enough (I did all the prep tests multiple times lol)

That's not good news for me!!