TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Donuttime]

Yeah I’m in a similar situation to you. I applied for the Weil VS early Nov and received the SJT and VI on 24/11. I sat the SJT on 14/12 and did the VI with early careers on 17/12. I’ve seen people applied after me and/or who took the test after me get sent PFOs so idek what to think tbh.​

Seems like a good sign! I don’t think anyone has gotten AC’s yet

 

[TS.Law]

Hi sorry about that. Was this post AC or post online assessment?

thanks - it was post online assessment

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

I applied soo early in the cycle, got my VI invite on 03/11. But i was very confused to see that someone with a higher SJT score than me got a PFO, but I still haven’t heard anything yet …

What's your score? I applied 11/10 and still haven't heard either after sitting the test in 24/11. I think I was answering in 90 secs each question which far below the max time of 2-3 minutes. My amberjack overall score is only 24, so pretty mediocre as I treated it as a warm up for this cycle.

 

[Afraz Akhtar]

Hi @Afraz Akhtar
I understand this isn't really your expertise area but I was wondering if it’s okay to request a quieter room for preparing for presentations. I get quite anxious preparing in crowded spaces, and a different room would really help me concentrate better. I don’t have a formal diagnosis, but I wanted to ask if this is usually accommodated at law firms. Or will this be viewed negatively?

Hi @FutureTraineeMaybe I'm assuming this is for an AC of some sort, in which case I think its worth asking in advance, so that they can see if a room is available/assessor to sit in with you. You should explain that its for anxiety purposes as such requests aren't usually given for no reason, and I'd be surprised if anyone asks for a formal diagnosis letter because the truth is, many things are undiagnosed - it doesn't mean they don't exist. In either event, there is no harm in asking and this will not be viewed negatively. Good luck with the presentation!

 

[traineeinthemaking]

Hey! Can anyone confirm if the new RPC assessment has a VI or not?

So sorry, I didn’t see this notification! You’ve probably already sat the exam by now but no, the new RPC assessment doesn’t have a VI element included

 

[Afraz Akhtar]

I have an AC next week, I was told I would be given more details in the new year but have not received anything yet, should I email grad rec?

Hey @alphabravocharlie I would wait until tomorrow, Wednesday is usually a good day to hear back when it comes to these sort of things. However, by 2pm if you hear nothing then send them a gentle nudge just to make sure nothing was missed.

 

[RowdtoTC2026]

Has anyone heard back from Slaughter and May DTC or DLA Leeds so far?

Heard from DLA Leeds

 

[BobThebIlly]

Ik this has been asked numerously, but is Milbank’s stage 1 a normal SJT+ 2 app qs? Is the SJT amberjack ?

 

[elle woods]

Ik this has been asked numerously, but is Milbank’s stage 1 a normal SJT+ 2 app qs? Is the SJT amberjack ?

I've not applied but I know this information so I will consolidate what I've learned from this thread for you 😂


Yes, it's a SJT and 2 timed written questions. 20 mins to write each answer. The SJT is their own, I believe it's on Shortlister, so not an Amberjack. Stage 2 is a WG.

 

[BobThebIlly]

I've not applied but I know this information so I will consolidate what I've learned from this thread for you 😂


Yes, it's a SJT and 2 timed written questions. 20 mins to write each answer. The SJT is their own, I believe it's on Shortlister, so not an Amberjack. Stage 2 is a WG.

Thank you Elle !

 

[Saul_specter]

anyone know when we can expect to hear from slaughters?

 

[ironspears45]

Congratulations. Please when did you apply

12th November

 

[alphabravocharlie]

Hey @alphabravocharlie I would wait until tomorrow, Wednesday is usually a good day to hear back when it comes to these sort of things. However, by 2pm if you hear nothing then send them a gentle nudge just to make sure nothing was missed.

too late ooops I emailed before I saw this

 

[adf43256]

Pinsent Masons PFO. Alternatively, anyone have any insights/advice for PWC's vacation scheme virtual AC?

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

Ik this has been asked numerously, but is Milbank’s stage 1 a normal SJT+ 2 app qs? Is the SJT amberjack ?

The SJT isnt amberjack- it’s really straightforward. Just 19 questions which are timed. Also the written questions at the end are very predictable if you have experience of doing law firm apps.

 

[solicitor_2028]

Heard from DLA Leeds

May I ask when did you apply?

 

[Legalfreak212]

Any insights for Reed smith test and VI? 🥲

 

[Someoneinlaw]

Pinsent Masons PFO. Alternatively, anyone have any insights/advice for PWC's vacation scheme virtual AC?

Is this post AC or Post Online assessment ?

 

[Unknowncabbage]

Anyone have an idea about Mayer Brown's timelines for getting back/ACs?

 

[c.t.tc]

Does anyone know around what dates TW Spring acs started last year?