TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[TCLA Moderator]

Hi everyone,

Tensions tend to run higher around this time of year, with the stress of the application process. Everyone is really helpful to each other and we want to make it stays that way.

If you notice someone is being unhelpful in the forum, you can report the post and we'll be notified. But please don't argue with them in the forum.

Thanks so much and wishing you good luck!

 

[jojo23]

Does the result come out immediately like CC WGT?

Nah, I applied and took the test in oct/Nov...cant remember specifically

 

[elle woods]

Interesting for my OD application, I got self-motivation & effective communication as strengths, but personal responsibility as my development and didn't get invited to the VI - the irony being the roles I have at work are all about taking personal responsibility.

I'm about to cry hahah I keep getting personal responsibility as my area for development - I don't think I'll be making it to the next stage AGAIN 😭 the irony is that, like you, I actively take on positions of responsibility irl and love seeking more work to take ownership of. Haha I think I will be getting a Latham PFO soon 😣

 

[zonnonomo]

I'm about to cry hahah I keep getting personal responsibility as my area for development - I don't think I'll be making it to the next stage AGAIN 😭 the irony is that, like you, I actively take on positions of responsibility irl and love seeking more work to take ownership of. Haha I think I will be getting a Latham PFO soon 😣

imo one of the better weaknesses to get, got invited to macfarlanes ac with the same development area 🤔

 

[yk1906]

I'm about to cry hahah I keep getting personal responsibility as my area for development - I don't think I'll be making it to the next stage AGAIN 😭 the irony is that, like you, I actively take on positions of responsibility irl and love seeking more work to take ownership of. Haha I think I will be getting a Latham PFO soon 😣

But haven’t you got a VS offer? I would suggest you work super hard to convert it to TC instead of worrying about other rejections!! You’ll make it regardless 💪💪

 

[elle woods]

lowkey excited to do nrf's arctic shores🤓love pressing some Q-P like a frantic monkey

haha I love that - do you have any advice on how to prepare for it? I've never even heard of arctic shores before this 😂

 

[zonnonomo]

haha I love that - do you have any advice on how to prepare for it? I've never even heard of arctic shores before this 😂

they are a bunch of mini games that test your reaction time/ alertness more than any other ability imo

so do them when you feel most alert, which for me is 3-4 hours after waking up

being a gamer also helps, i played some valorant matches before attempting gowling's arctic shores & scored 20/20 lol

but if you're not a gamer you could also practice with some online iq games right before jumping in the assessment already fired up 🔥

 

[elle woods]

But haven’t you got a VS offer? I would suggest you work super hard to convert it to TC instead of worrying about other rejections!! You’ll make it regardless 💪💪

I’m definitely going to work as hard as I can to convert the VS, but I guess the nerves don’t stop until a TC is actually secured haha.

I’m also really interested in Latham because of their FinTech work, so it would be great to experience the firm in person through a vac scheme. But thank you for the encouragement 💪💪

 

[manifestingthetc]

I'm about to cry hahah I keep getting personal responsibility as my area for development - I don't think I'll be making it to the next stage AGAIN 😭 the irony is that, like you, I actively take on positions of responsibility irl and love seeking more work to take ownership of. Haha I think I will be getting a Latham PFO soon 😣

If it helps, i received personal responsibility as an area for development and I passed it so I wouldn't worry too much

 

[elle woods]

they are a bunch of mini games that test your reaction time/ alertness more than any other ability imo

so do them when you feel most alert, which for me is 3-4 hours after waking up

being a gamer also helps, i played some valorant matches before attempting gowling's arctic shores & scored 20/20 lol

but if you're not a gamer you could also practice with some online iq games right before jumping in the assessment already fired up 🔥

ooh omg that sounds fun but intimidating haha - congrats on getting 20/20 on Gowling's test! that's insane.
I used to be a gamer, but on my iPad hahaha, the keyboard is my absolute enemy, would love touchscreen reaction games ngl.

would you say we would need to know the layout of the keyboard well as well if it's all about reacting fast with the keys?

 

[elle woods]

If it helps, i received personal responsibility as an area for development and I passed it so I wouldn't worry too much

Ooh ok that's reassuring to know, thank you so much for sharing!! If it's okay with you, would you mind indicating what the strengths were also? Also congrats on getting to the next stage!!

 

[manifestingthetc]

Ooh ok that's reassuring to know, thank you so much for sharing!! If it's okay with you, would you mind indicating what the strengths were also? Also congrats on getting to the next stage!!

No worries - it was judgement and effective communication! what did you get?

 

[elle woods]

No worries - it was judgement and effective communication! what did you get?

!!! I got the same omg

aaa fingers crossed thennn

 

[elle woods]

No worries - it was judgement and effective communication! what did you get?

I also love your username and your pfp (so chic) btw 🤞 🤞 🤞

 

[zonnonomo]

ooh omg that sounds fun but intimidating haha - congrats on getting 20/20 on Gowling's test! that's insane.
I used to be a gamer, but on my iPad hahaha, the keyboard is my absolute enemy, would love touchscreen reaction games ngl.

would you say we would need to know the layout of the keyboard well as well if it's all about reacting fast with the keys?

thanks! ipad gaming peak fr but no the only two keys you'll be using are Q and P lol you'll be fine!!! good luck 🕹️

 

[safari3]

Hi all,

I’m completing my Fieldfisher application and have a question about the “Qualifications” section. Each education entry has two parts:

1. School / Educational Establishment Name, Start Date, End Date
2. Qualification Name (QN), Qualification Type (QT), Qualification Result (QR), Date Obtained

For example, following Freshfields’ format and examples:

• QN: English
• QT: GCSE / A-Level / Degree / Other
• QR: Grade / Level

I’m unsure how to interpret this for my undergraduate degree (BA English, UC Berkeley). Am I meant to list the entire degree as one qualification (e.g., QN: English, QT: Degree, QR: First, Date: 2022) or list each module as a separate qualification? There doesn’t seem to be anywhere else to input modules. I’ve emailed Fieldfisher directly and am waiting for a response, but I wanted to see if anyone here has gone through this and how they did it.


Thanks for any insight!

Hey! I think they only require your degree and overall grade and not a breakdown of your modules. But I’d wait until they respond to you directly if you have emailed them (as long as it’s before the deadline obvs) 😊

 

[QuillandCounsel]

Does anyone know what kind of benchmark Gowling might be looking for on their test to pass to VI?

 

[elle woods]

thanks! ipad gaming peak fr but no the only two keys you'll be using are Q and P lol you'll be fine!!! good luck 🕹️

haha okay thank you so much!! (p.s. I think all valorant players are really cool - never got a chance to play it myself, but I loved watching ppl play haha) 🤝

 

[jojo23]

lowkey excited to do nrf's arctic shores🤓love pressing some Q-P like a frantic monkey

Im mentally preparing to be ragebaited by the facial expressions task (they all look the same)...

 

[elle woods]

good timing guys, just got the NRF test 😭