TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Goodbyetc]

Has anyone heard from Willkie in a while?

 

[Amgrad]

Weil test invite, was expecting a PFO as I submitted my application Oct 12.

I applied 12/10 too and got the invite 2 weeks ago. Apart from grades, they screened based on first come first serve basis and your scheme choice maybe. I do pick both, so they might not quick as those who chose VS that commence in March.

 

[e_turbo2]

Has anyone progressed to Mischon's SJT test after the chat based interview?

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Anyone received Reed Smith AC invite or post test rejection today?

I don't think they sent AC invites until their deadline passes. I'm not too sure tho!

 

[ninarosee]

For those applying to Goodwin, how are you feeling about the VI? At the open afternoon, grad rec didn’t really give much detail about how much prep time you get or how long you have to answer, etc..

 

[Harvey Specter]

Weil online test invite, submitted app 4th Nov!​

 

[Trophy]

Weil online assessment invite. Applied 12/10.

Any insight would be of value, I’ve attended numerous open days and assessment centres happy to trade.

 

[Amgrad]

Hey

For those applying to Goodwin, how are you feeling about the VI? At the open afternoon, grad rec didn’t really give much detail about how much prep time you get or how long you have to answer, etc..

At the open afternoon (different date with you maybe) I asked the same question, they haven't finalised how many questions would be, but typically 4-5 questions with 2 minutes to prepare and 2 mins to answer.

 

[ninarosee]

Hey

At the open day I asked the same question, they haven't finalised how many questions would be, but typically 4-5 questions with 2 minutes to prepare and 2 mins to answer.

This is very helpful thank you! I do think it’s crazy that they haven’t finalised things yet. With how competitive open days are, you’d think they'd give us something useful about the application process even if it’s just the basics…

 

[Harvey Specter]

For those applying to Goodwin, how are you feeling about the VI? At the open afternoon, grad rec didn’t really give much detail about how much prep time you get or how long you have to answer, etc..

I’m going to their open afternoon next week so I can ask them about the final details of the VI, as their VS deadline is on 12/12/25.​

 

[ninarosee]

I’m going to their open afternoon next week so I can ask them about the final details of the VI, as their VS deadline is on 12/12/25.​

Perfect thank you!

 

[johnsmith]

Has anyone progressed to Mischon's SJT test after the chat based interview?

It’s not coming out until after the closing date!

 

[user55998384]

can anyone who got through to simmons ac provide what they got in the feedback assessment?

 

[user55998384]

They advised at the OD that you choose your most recent and relevant, but where you may have had multiple jobs, say hospitality, you can group them and cover the skills you picked up that would apply to being a trainee. If you were, say, a career changer, though, you could go last 4 jobs over a longer period!

thank you!!

 

[safari3]

Pinsent London AC invite, submitted blended assessment like 2 mins before deadline. Good luck to anyone still awaiting news😊

 

[BillSikes]

Freshfields stage 2 invite. What does this entail please?

Btw I did stage 1 on Saturday so they defo are not reviewing grades before sending these tests out.

 

[BillSikes]

From last year threads, I believe that Pinsents review their apps backwards form when they were submitted.

 

[Charles Leclerc]

Freshfields stage 2 invite. What does this entail please?

Btw I did stage 1 on Saturday so they defo are not reviewing grades before sending these tests out.

What does Stage 1 consist of?

 

[BillSikes]

What does Stage 1 consist of?

SJT, critical thinking (WG type Qs) and this 2 minute like competency test. Untimed and no VI.

 

[lucky gal]

Does anyone have any insights into the CMS VI?

Willing to help out on PM, MB, HL, S+S, Weil VIs!!