TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[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 😭

 

[nicoledm]

did anyone hear good or bad post WG for CMS regions?

 

[cf26]

Is it likely that DLA has sent out all their telephone interview invites (for London office)?

 

[manifestingthetc]

good timing guys, just got the NRF test 😭

MEE TOO

 

[elle woods]

MEE TOO

you know what, we are such twins I love it

 

[Rads]

I actually have just received the test so hopefully you have too!

MEE TOO

Hello! If you do not mind sharing, did you apply on the 6th or 7th?

 

[manifestingthetc]

you know what, we are such twins I love it

honestly, in sync ahaha

 

[elle woods]

Hello! If you do not mind sharing, did you apply on the 6th or 7th?

I applied on the 6th

 

[Ronaldo04]

Dear @Andrei Radu and @Abbie Whitlock . Could you please explain what a Written Exercise is/involves and how we prepare for them? I have never done one before and so would like to understand the basics...

 

[futuretraineeihope]

Have all TW (Spring) written exercise invites been sent out?

 

[manifestingthetc]

should i expect a PFO from Fieldfisher if i haven't heard back post assessment? think i've seen an invite somewhere but i completed assessment in october and put on hold but also the firm is non-rolling so honestly idek

 

[Amgrad]

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 🔥

It really depends on what kind of games. I supposed men tend to do better because they play kind of games that requires memorisation, pattern, etc. women usually play games like the sims, city simulator, etc. I knew this is just stereotype, but I've seen women e-sport players too, but quite rare compared to men. Personally I like 5vs5 or MOBA games which measures teamwork and strategy, irrelevant skills for Arctic shores 😮‍💨

 

[jojo23]

It really depends on what kind of games. I supposed men tend to do better because they play kind of games that requires memorisation, pattern, etc. women usually play games like the sims, city simulator, etc. I knew this is just stereotype, but I've seen women e-sport players too, but quite rare compared to men. Personally I like 5vs5 or MOBA games which measures teamwork and strategy, irrelevant skills for Arctic shores 😮‍💨

You gotta bust out your yugioh cards like its 2007

 

[MeWantTCPlz]

For those that were notified by DLA that they passed the WG, how long did it take from when you completed the test?

 

[lelezb1]

Hi all, how is strict is Goodwin with their A level requirement?