TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[manifestingthetc]

How long did it take u to get online assessment after online form

15 mins actually, it was really quick considering it was non rolling

 

[SemperParatus]

Does anyone have any tips for fieldfisher assessment

 

[johnsmith]

Hi!

If anyone particularly the future trainees in the thread could answer i’d be really grateful! I’ve got an AC coming up, and wondering that, if something came up in an interview where I didn’t know the answer, what would be an appropriate response?

Not a future trainee, but the advice I've received is it's ok to say I don't know, however, this is how I think you could approach it or this is what i think the answer might be - you're a potential trainee so you can't have experienced or know everything in life good luck with your AC!

 

[Scottishlion]

Is there any news on Latham yet post SJT?

 

[johnsmith]

omg that's not a lot of time at all 😭

It's all good, the job of a lawyer will have plenty of situations where you don't have long to do something or to prepare, so it just feels like good exposure. Just go for it!

 

[elle woods]

It's all good, the job of a lawyer will have plenty of situations where you don't have long to do something or to prepare, so it just feels like good exposure. Just go for it!

very true! from the stance of someone who wants to do well in the application process, the lack of time is daunting. But I love your perspective of seeing it as a learning opportunity and skill practice! I'll bring that mentality forward with me 💗

May I ask when you applied also and when you finished the first test? I'm trying to get a feel for the overall timeline haha

 

[tom-sawyer]

Do Gibson not send an email confirmation once the online assessment is done? Spent forever on it!

 

[zonnonomo]

very true! from the stance of someone who wants to do well in the application process, the lack of time is daunting. But I love your perspective of seeing it as a learning opportunity and skill practice! I'll bring that mentality forward with me 💗

May I ask when you applied also and when you finished the first test? I'm trying to get a feel for the overall timeline haha

ur the nicest person ever and i hope u get a million tcs at a billion firms

 

[elle woods]

ur the nicest person ever and i hope u get a million tcs at a billion firms

Oh my days your comment has literally made my whole eveninggg, you're so sweet thank youuuuuu - I am smiling so big rn hahah
And likewise! I hope you get a billion TCs at the firms you love too 😭 🥹💗

You've warmed my heart so much that this winter cold no longer bothers me 😆

 

[johnsmith]

very true! from the stance of someone who wants to do well in the application process, the lack of time is daunting. But I love your perspective of seeing it as a learning opportunity and skill practice! I'll bring that mentality forward with me 💗

May I ask when you applied also and when you finished the first test? I'm trying to get a feel for the overall timeline haha

I hear you, the lack of time shouldn't mean you don't do well though, and everyone likely has the same time limits, so they have the same level of disadvantage!

Applied - 4th
1st Test 6th
Results - 7th
2nd test - 8th

 

[ellewoodss]

Does anyone know what time Hogan Lovells applications close on the 12th?

 

[yasmars]

Do Gibson not send an email confirmation once the online assessment is done? Spent forever on it!

They sent me an “on hold” email a day after

 

[elle woods]

I hear you, the lack of time shouldn't mean you don't do well though, and everyone likely has the same time limits, so they have the same level of disadvantage!

Applied - 4th
1st Test 6th
Results - 7th
2nd test - 8th

Wow that is such a fast process! I think it speaks volumes about the quality of candidate you are Thank you so much once again for sharing! Best of luck I hope you get an AC! I applied on the 7th so this is good to keep in mind - tysmm

 

[johnsmith]

Wow that is such a fast process! I think it speaks volumes about the quality of candidate you are Thank you so much once again for sharing! Best of luck I hope you get an AC! I applied on the 7th so this is good to keep in mind - tysmm

That's nice of you to say, but there is no way the process isn't automated, including pauses in response times! I've worked in staffing for too long to know that when you get the level of applicants Latham does, you have to employ systems to manage the flow.

When I applied for the OD, my stage 1 feedback report didn't come in for at least a day, so it's following the same pattern. Hope you get an AC as well.

 

[elle woods]

That's nice of you to say, but there is no way the process isn't automated, including pauses in response times! I've worked in staffing for too long to know that when you get the level of applicants Latham does, you have to employ systems to manage the flow.

When I applied for the OD, my stage 1 feedback report didn't come in for at least a day, so it's following the same pattern. Hope you get an AC as well.

ooh I see I see, I assumed that stage 2 isn't automatic because I never made it past stage 1 for the OD 😂 so maybe some evaluation or review goes into progressing people onto the second test. But that makes sense! and thank you so much as well!

 

[llblawstudent]

How long did people receive the Vi after doing the Clyde and co test?

 

[johnsmith]

ooh I see I see, I assumed that stage 2 isn't automatic because I never made it past stage 1 for the OD 😂 so maybe some evaluation or review goes into progressing people onto the second test. But that makes sense! and thank you so much as well!

Sorry I meant automatic based on the result you get being at their benchmark or above, I didn't get past stage 1 for the OD!

 

[ninarosee]

Sorry I meant automatic based on the result you get being at their benchmark or above, I didn't get past stage 1 for the OD!

Do you know how they assess you post stage 2? Do they just look at your stage 2 performance (WG + VI), or do they also review your application as well?

 

[yellowbirds008]

Sorry, not a future trainee (yet), but my advice would just be to be honest. "I'm not too sure on that point, but based on XY information, my best guess would be Z."
Usually, the interviewer will try their best to guide you in the right direction - they don't expect you to know everything, instead, what they want to see is how you think and react to such situations.

Best of luck with your upcoming AC!

Thank you so much!

 

[Wompycapy]

wait did Latham remove the VI this year for summer vac scheme app

No they are doing a 2 stage test now. Stage 2 include i believe 2 VIs and job sim.