TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[c.t.tc]

has anyone heard anything from mishcon about the SJT? tbf it is probably taking them some timeeee to go through the chat-based interview if everyone wrote as much as me at least lol

Thats what I was thinking too:/

 

[Jaysen]

Hey everyone!

Isabel Elsey, BCLP's legal recruitment manager, is live right now to answer your questions.

You can jump in to live chat with her over here

 

[johnsmith]

has anyone heard anything from mishcon about the SJT? tbf it is probably taking them some timeeee to go through the chat-based interview if everyone wrote as much as me at least lol

I wondered if it's created them way more work than that expected!

 

[maylawwww]

I wondered if it's created them way more work than that expected!

oh totallyyy they should have added like a word count limit or at least indicated how long they wanted answers to be (it had a little message to keep answers brief but it never said how brief lol)

 

[Sharkfin]

I wondered if it's created them way more work than that expected!

100% their faces dropped seeing nearly everyone spend 2+ hrs on a "45 min" test

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Does the ashurst test have numerical?

 

[futuretrainee101ac]

Hey everyone!

Isabel Elsey, BCLP's legal recruitment manager, is live right now to answer your questions.

You can jump in to live chat with her over here

I’m logged in but cannot see the live chat

 

[Legallylaw]

Hi, has anyone heard back from Freshfields post second stage? I made my application in November and completed the tests in late November-early December

 

[floral.tcla]

Hi @floral.tcla

For more general VI advice, feel free to have a look at the link below:

TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

milbank ac ! relatedly- when vac schemes clash what are firms’ general response for moving to a scheme later in the year? I know this will vary firm to firm but does anyone have any idea?

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

From what you have said, it seems like the questions will be situational and will focus on assessing particular competencies through each situation.

In relation to your question regarding how the firm will distinguish between candidates, the firm will probably be looking at (1) how you think logically to identify the issues and overcome the specific situation in question and (2) how you deliver your answer i.e., speaking clearly, concisely and following a structure to ensure the listener can easily follow your thought process.

On a side note, I always found that there is generally no right or wrong answer as long as you stick to the issues highlighted in the question and the SRA's guidelines i.e., maintaining client confidentiality etc. For me, being creative and unique in your approach always helps stand out.

Best of luck! 👍

Thank you so much!

 

[sadlawyer01]

does ashurst test have a VI component?

 

[c.t.tc]

100% their faces dropped seeing nearly everyone spend 2+ hrs on a "45 min" test

yeah exactly - they 100% will have a word limit or time limit next year

 

[futuretraineeihope]

any more CMS AC invites?

 

[janiicemyla]

Hey @janiicemyla,

One of my mentees did the DLA telephone interview the other day, and it seemed quite straightforward!

Some of the questions that came up were:

Why Commercial Law?
Why DLA?
Why Manchester?
What do you think you'll gain the most from the Manchester internship?

I'd advise you prepare for some questions about yourself too such as the typical tell us about a time you demonstrated X but otherwise, you should be fine and I'm sure you'll do well!

thank you so much!!

 

[janiicemyla]

Hey, congrats on the invite!! Can I ask if there were many more interview slots?

there were 3/4 more days for interviews from what I remember, and thank you!

 

[londonlawyer]

Does TLT offer VS/TCs in London? I've just spent the last 10 mins going crazy trying to find their application

 

[maylawwww]

Does TLT offer VS/TCs in London? I've just spent the last 10 mins going crazy trying to find their application

nooo i emailed ab this a couple months ago not recruiting for london this cycle boo

 

[ali-k]

anyone heard from Katten, Forsters, or Withers post app?

 

[_hashirm1]

willkie pfo (surprising, cant quite spot a mistake in my application) and linklaters wg result: 37/40 or 97 percentile

How did you get your result for the Linklaters WG test? Did you email them to ask for it, or do they send it to you?

 

[yk1906]

How did you get your result for the Linklaters WG test? Did you email them to ask for it, or do they send it to you?

You should email them

 

[lesh]

Honestly guys, seeing y'all rejections makes me feel better. I'm not wishing for more, but, you know, knowing you're not the only one going through this is kinda uplifting.