TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[RJ Ruban]

idk everyone else’s experience but i had the webcam on the whole time recording me and when i clicked my camera went black so i couldn’t click but i had some hand written notes

I went to the open day - they said they don’t record you - you can switch the camera off. Yesterday I was looking for the button but couldn’t find it haha but then manually switched it off and was able to still complete it. They only record you to verify you and then for the interview at the end.

 

[RJ Ruban]

Also can someone confirm if there is time in between the chat and VI answers? e.g can I do the chats in PJs and have enough time to wear a shirt for the vI section?

I went to the open day and spoke to the grad rec she wasn’t really fussed about what you wore and she said a t shirt is fine!

 

[WeGotThis!]

Is the Gowling WLG DTC deadline today at 23:59 or 5PM?

 

[elizabethkate]

I went to the open day - they said they don’t record you - you can switch the camera off. Yesterday I was looking for the button but couldn’t find it haha but then manually switched it off and was able to still complete it. They only record you to verify you and then for the interview at the end.

oh!! that’s embarrassing then why did they even have that if it wasn’t recording you ?

 

[aspringlawyer25]

I actually just finished the Mishcon test and found it very enjoyable though long. It wasn't as bad as I was dreading. Does anyone know when we can expect to hear back?

 

[johnsmith]

I actually just finished the Mishcon test and found it very enjoyable though long. It wasn't as bad as I was dreading. Does anyone know when we can expect to hear back?

They said after the closing date!

 

[aspringlawyer25]

Has anyone received Gibson PFO? I've seen few people progress to interview stage and offer, haven't been progressed but haven't received a PFO either, can they just put me out of my misery.

 

[a0]

Has anyone received Gibson PFO? I've seen few people progress to interview stage and offer, haven't been progressed but haven't received a PFO either, can they just put me out of my misery.

real i keep checking my email for updates 😭

 

[c.t.tc]

oh!! that’s embarrassing then why did they even have that if it wasn’t recording you ?

It is recording! They don’t access it as a firm but Bright Network have the recording and report anything weird to them according to the early Careers team. So like if someone was to switch their camera off, or the person changes who is taking the test halfway through or speaking to someone else kind of thing. But I think it’s still all very new so they haven’t fully figured it all out yet!

 

[ORB]

I still haven’t heard, have you?

Nope

 

[applicant3000]

Does anyone know how long it takes W&C to send a VI and Weil to send the first test?

 

[qaz99]

Has anyone received Gibson PFO? I've seen few people progress to interview stage and offer, haven't been progressed but haven't received a PFO either, can they just put me out of my misery.

Yeah I received a pfo about a week ago for summer

 

[user55998384]

I actually just finished the Mishcon test and found it very enjoyable though long. It wasn't as bad as I was dreading. Does anyone know when we can expect to hear back?

hey how long did you get the test after sending the app

 

[aspringlawyer25]

hey how long did you get the test after sending the app

Around 2 weeks I think

 

[Jaysen]

Describe how you think the innovative developments taking place in the legal industry will change the role of a commercial lawyer at Dentons. Please outline your research and reference the sources you used to inform your opinion. (250)
@Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu how would you recommend structuring this answer?

If it's also helpful, we've just released a new application guide for Dentons covering this question

 

[AngelB]

fieldfisher telephone interview!! any tips?

 

[lawyersum]

was told i passed dla wg on 3 Nov…have not received a phone interview invite yet while others have. will cross it off as a pfo most likely

 

[jojo23]

Should I be concerned that I haven't heard from Simmons yet? I took the test Nov 4

 

[Afuturetrainee]

I’ve heard that Weil VI is four questions. I only got three questions. Should I be worried 🥺

 

[enyildiz]

Does anyone know if the Clifford Chance team reviews our first or latest submitted application when we make changes to the DTC application (the portal is still open and the page allows changing inputs and saving new inputs)