TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[TortillaTC]

You can do either, but make sure to put more verbs than adjectives and show metrics if any.

Thank you!!

Also the last question on Goodwin's app about further positions of responsibility/extracurriculars/awards etc. says 'briefly summarise': does this mean we're not supposed to talk about skills developed or link each back to the firm, just briefly list? They said at the open day to always highlight skills and link back but maybe they only meant the WE section.

 

[elle woods]

With my Artic shores results for Gowling I know I'm not getting a VI loool 😂 😂

me with NRF 😂

 

[James Wakefield]

Everyone stop worrying about Willkie!

1) They’re not rolling and look at every application (as stated on their website).

2) They’ve also got a new graduate recruitment manager (and probably a spike in applications given all their outreach this year), so that should explain any delay in them getting back.

 

[Amgrad]

Thank you!!

Also the last question on Goodwin's app about further positions of responsibility/extracurriculars/awards etc. says 'briefly summarise': does this mean we're not supposed to talk about skills developed or link each back to the firm, just briefly list? They said at the open day to always highlight skills and link back but maybe they only meant the WE section.

Hey just like Willkie, American firms are direct. If they ask you to briefly summarise means you should write it in prose, if it states with please list that means bullet points. Make sure to link it back, especially if your skill is quite relevant.

 

[DavidJC]

Still waiting on Latham PFO or VI invite 🙃

 

[elle woods]

Still waiting on Latham PFO or VI invite 🙃

😭 me too haha it's been like 2 weeks since i did test 1, just reject me already - my friend did their AC yesterday so I don't have much hope LOL

 

[MaryAra299]

Can anyone who had progressed to Mayer Brown's next stage after the online assessment and vi in previous cycles share their scores here? I got high for applied verbal intellect, low for numerical intellect, 4/7/6/4, think I did well in vi but still not sure.

 

[Lawlife5]

😭 me too haha it's been like 2 weeks since i did test 1, just reject me already - my friend did their AC yesterday so I don't have much hope LOL

Did their apps not close four days ago and they are non-rolling? How can the AC's already be running?

 

[ninarosee]

😭 me too haha it's been like 2 weeks since i did test 1, just reject me already - my friend did their AC yesterday so I don't have much hope LOL

wow i’m shocked they’re already doing ACs. i thought it would happen in late dec/early jan

 

[elle woods]

wow i’m shocked they’re already doing ACs. i thought it would happen in late dec/early jan

Did their apps not close four days ago and they are non-rolling? How can the AC's already be running?

I'm not sure haha, my friend's circumstances are a little different though, so maybe they made an exception. Either way I wouldn't fret, it doesn't sound like the majority have heard back yet for them anyways

 

[NomenEstOmen]

I got an email 5 minutes after I submitted my answers, but my friend got it the next day, so it's random I think

Hi to those who passed the HSFK test, how long did it take for you to receive the ‘passed’ email? I completed mine yesterday afternoon and I am worried.

 

[Bbhu19]

Did your friend do an open day with them?

 

[jojo23]

For those of you who have taken the nrf test, what ridiculous games did it involve?
Is it better to do it on a phone or laptop?

 

[ayiiii05]

out of interest, did anyone apply to Skadden? I'm really interested in hearing what others put down as their "alternative career" haha

i wrote about starting a venture capital firm focused on niche luxury jewellery brands with an esg focus lol i hope they enjoy reading about that

 

[sooae]

me with NRF 😂

Same with NRF. Was questioning my life choices at 2 in the morning

 

[elle woods]

i wrote about starting a venture capital firm focused on nice luxury jewellery brands with an esg focus lol i hope they enjoy reading about that

love that haha...and sorry I read ESG as egg and was a little confused but interested that a jewellery brand was focused on easter egg collections 😂 I think I need to sleep HAHA, but I love how niche your idea is!

 

[Elsie07777]

For Paul, Weiss application question 'How do your extra-curricular activities align with a career at Paul, Weiss?', if 'extra-curricular activities' here only includ activities, hobbies, positions of responsibility etc. Can I put work experience here to demonstrate skills. Thanks

 

[elle woods]

For those of you who have taken the nrf test, what ridiculous games did it involve?
Is it better to do it on a phone or laptop?

best advice is to watch the video on youtube explaining the diff types of games, and if you go into the interface of the NRF test, you'll see which games there are. I would personally do it on the laptop just cause it says to use the q and p keys, and personally I think a bigger screen helps. Best of luck and don't flunk it like I did! 😭

 

[ayiiii05]

love that haha...and sorry I read ESG as egg and was a little confused but interested that a jewellery brand was focused on easter egg collections 😂 I think I need to sleep HAHA, but I love how niche your idea is!

currently silently giggling in my class right now but thank you!

 

[londonlawyer]

For Paul, Weiss application question 'How do your extra-curricular activities align with a career at Paul, Weiss?', if 'extra-curricular activities' here only includ activities, hobbies, positions of responsibility etc. Can I put work experience here to demonstrate skills. Thanks

I would say definitely stick to positions of responsibility that you did outside of study/work - this has been the advise that I've received from multiple grad recruiters