TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[s123]

Have all Simmons ACs sent out?

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Not done the Gowling one, just the NRF one and a couple other non-law ones in the past.

I would try and make sure you're in a really calm and relaxed environment (difficult with a test, I know!) and really get focussed, especially for the middle two games. These tests are geared towards directly testing your soft skills and the NRF one, from what I understood about the test, in order of games, tested your pattern recognition/problem-solving, attention to detail/focus/ability to perform under pressure (both games in the middle test this in similar but different ways), and emotional intelligence on the basis of recognition of facial cues (I honestly think this one is quite bs but you can find ways of "practising" by looking up facial expressions for different emotions).

Hope this helps, I've never used any practice tests for these so can't recommend any of those, I'm afraid.

Thank you! What's going on with the Directions game ☠️

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

That Mishcon chat-based interview though 🙃

Hello, I'm wondering if we have 7 days to complete the test after the application so we don't have to complete it before 28/11?

 

[johnsmith]

If anyone didn’t get involved this year I’d really recommend participating in the Aspiring Solicitors Commercial Awareness competition - there was a phenomenal room of finalists to meet and learn from and the AS team are so slick in how they run it and support everyone.

At least one winner is on TCLA as well 💪 (not me!)

 

[user55998384]

has anyone done the HSF Kramer SJT yet?

 

[TheSlapDotCom]

has anyone done the HSF Kramer SJT yet?

js the first online assessment u mean? if so, yes, ive done it!

 

[user55998384]

js the first online assessment u mean? if so, yes, ive done it!

how did you find it? any tips?

 

[WiddyJ]

has anyone received hogan lovells job simulation for summer recently?

 

[user55998384]

js the first online assessment u mean? if so, yes, ive done it!

also do they tell you immediately as to whether you have passed it?

 

[abc124]

Hi @abc124

Our application form does ask for GCSE qualification, each topic, and each grade to be listed, so I suspect it could be an issue you're experiencing accessing the system.

Thanks!

Kirsty

Hi Kirsty,

Thank you very much for letting me know! I’ve contacted Vantage about the issue, so hopefully it’ll be resolved soon. If not, would it be alright to submit my application and reach out to you directly as well?

 

[Mikeross750]

also do they tell you immediately as to whether you have passed it?

they told me the next day when I took it last year, but I'm waiting for the fourth day this time around

 

[Kirsty Wilkins]

Hi Kirsty,

Thank you very much for letting me know! I’ve contacted Vantage about the issue, so hopefully it’ll be resolved soon. If not, would it be alright to submit my application and reach out to you directly as well?

Hi @abc124 ,

Yes, absolutely, and with the couple of other people who have reported this same thing I've checked and their GCSE results are in the application, so it may be that they are pulled through automatically somehow.

Thanks!

Kirsty

 

[TCSeeker999]

anyone heard anything from dentons? i submitted my app on 22 sept and still nothing.

 

[sooae]

If anyone didn’t get involved this year I’d really recommend participating in the Aspiring Solicitors Commercial Awareness competition - there was a phenomenal room of finalists to meet and learn from and the AS team are so slick in how they run it and support everyone.

At least one winner is on TCLA as well 💪 (not me!)

Missed the quarterfinals because I was unwell but definitely trying again next year!

 

[jamsparkle]

milbank open day invite - thought i'd have to do tests or something but i don't recall any

 

[emily3827]

has anyone heard from simmons post ac?

 

[ninarosee]

was anyone allocated to CMS through 10k black interns? dm me if you were pls!

 

[YS391]

anyone heard anything from dentons? i submitted my app on 22 sept and still nothing.

Nope nothing here either. I applied ages ago too to their London scheme.

 

[Harvey Specter]

Does anyone have insight into the Hogan Lovells Job Sim (stage 2). Can trade for insights in other firms. Would really appreciate it.​

 

[user55998384]

why did i think freshfields closed apps on the 27th? its the 1st???