TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[FutureTrainee100]

I did the Weil SJT and VI this morning and i,officially traumatised. How should I prepare for the Amberjack assessments going forward? Is there a guide on how to answer or practise the questions? I saw that Aptitude Tests offers one, is it worth it??

 

[Wompycapy]

Freshfields stage 2 online test invite. For context, applied last week and invited to do test last week, completed the test on Monday, feedback on Tuesday

Congrats! Is this form DTC or VS?

 

[FAS444]

Links PFO. 99th percentile WG

How long did it take after completion to get your WG results?

 

[abc124]

How bad is it to record VIs at night? I can either do my VI tonight or tomorrow at 9am and as a night owl I anticipate I’ll actually be much more coherent tonight…Just worried about how it may be perceived as I’ve heard the preference is to record them in daylight?

 

[1stCycleApplicant]

How bad is it to record VIs at night? I can either do my VI tonight or tomorrow at 9am and as a night owl I anticipate I’ll actually be much more coherent tonight…Just worried about how it may be perceived as I’ve heard the preference is to record them in daylight?

One of the main reasons for VIs is that the applicant can complete it whenever it suits them. Many people are working full-time or have university during the day, so the only time they can complete it is when they get back home. Given it's late November and it gets dark at like 4pm, I highly doubt grad rec care, in fact I'd say it's the norm. I strongly suggest you do it tonight if you believe you will perform better. Just make sure your face is well lit and you aren't in complete darkness lol. Best of luck.

 

[Harvey Specter]

White & Case WVS PFO post app & test. Idk if it was down to the app, the test or both.​

 

[Dannie]

Any spring/summer W&C responses post test?

 

[Harvey Specter]

Has anybody heard back from Weil or Willkie yet who applied in November? Been almost 3 weeks since I applied to Weil and over a week since I’ve sent off my Willkie application.​

 

[WeGotThis!]

documenting my rejections which I am collecting like pokemons -
BCLP post interview (haven't gotten feedback as in why I was rejected so atp idk)
PW post app
Akin post app
DLA post app
CMS post WG
Covington post app
HSFK post test
Bird and Bird post app
Reed Smith post app
Gibson dunn post test
Links post app
WnC post app
FF assuming PFO bec blabbered nonsense in the VI
MB assuming PFO
Jones Day post app
HL post job sim
Davis polk post app
Mac post 2nd test
A and O post app

I have no ounce of hope left and I hope my rejections help someone feel better that you are not alone in this.

Don't worry about these rejections, even though it's disheartening, I'm sure you'll be landing at an amazing firm soon! And that time these PFOs will feel like a blessing! 🥹

Also, for A&O was it the DTC or the VS?

 

[Suii]

Can anyone share the VI questions for Pinsent Masons online blended assessment? I know its untimed prep and they mentioned the questions at the open day but I've forgotten what Q2 was

You get unlimited prep time so it won't make a difference if someone shares the VI questions or not.

 

[Chelsea101]

How bad is it to record VIs at night? I can either do my VI tonight or tomorrow at 9am and as a night owl I anticipate I’ll actually be much more coherent tonight…Just worried about how it may be perceived as I’ve heard the preference is to record them in daylight?

I've recorded VIs at night before and progressed to next stages. Especially as now it gets dark at like 5pm, I tend to not have time to do VIs until after work! Anyway as long as you're coherent and have decent enough lighting, i don't see how the time of day you submit a VI would affect your chances. Good luck!

 

[TCLA0322]

Jones Day interview invite (summer vs) just come in

 

[cookedlawstudent]

Congrats! Is this form DTC or VS?

VS

 

[shadowkiller]

Jones Day interview invite (summer vs) just come in

Congrats! When did you apply?

 

[TCLA0322]

Congrats! When did you apply?

2nd Spet

 

[bells123]

Did anyone who applied to Travers Smith direct TC on the last day heard back from the team yet?

Hey! I applied on the last day too and not heard yet if this provides some comfort

 

[abc124]

One of the main reasons for VIs is that the applicant can complete it whenever it suits them. Many people are working full-time or have university during the day, so the only time they can complete it is when they get back home. Given it's late November and it gets dark at like 4pm, I highly doubt grad rec care, in fact I'd say it's the norm. I strongly suggest you do it tonight if you believe you will perform better. Just make sure your face is well lit and you aren't in complete darkness lol. Best of luck.

I've recorded VIs at night before and progressed to next stages. Especially as now it gets dark at like 5pm, I tend to not have time to do VIs until after work! Anyway as long as you're coherent and have decent enough lighting, i don't see how the time of day you submit a VI would affect your chances. Good luck!

Thanks a lot for the reassurance, I'll do it tonight

 

[anonymous.15]

Don't worry about these rejections, even though it's disheartening, I'm sure you'll be landing at an amazing firm soon! And that time these PFOs will feel like a blessing! 🥹

Also, for A&O was it the DTC or the VS?

VS , thankyou for your kind words wishing u get a tc as well xx

 

[a1024]

Anyone have insights about the CMS VI?

 

[RJ Ruban]

Just got a ReedSmith assessment invite! Is there any advice I can get for this please! Is there anything I should look out for?