TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[JasmineM9]

Has anyone got a response for Kirkland & Ellis?

Are you waiting post-app or VI? 😊

 

[BobThebIlly]

I was honestly just waffling at a point. What is worse is that I started typing in ye olde wordcounter.net only to find out that I could not paste in it. Not to mention my atrocious spelling and grammar. Let's all cry together

I was supposed to get reasonable adjustments which was 50% extra time. I emailed them the same day they sent the link and they STILL haven't responded. I was laughing hysterically through that whole assessment bc wut

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

I was supposed to get reasonable adjustments which was 50% extra time. I emailed them the same day they sent the link and they STILL haven't responded. I was laughing hysterically through that whole assessment bc wut

You know what, that's a good point. I was also supposed to have reasonable adjustments and I asked them to be applied in my application...I just realised they were never applied.

 

[fTS3002]

Does anyone know if Links has sent AC invites for Summer VS? or has it just been Spring for now?

 

[Novaa]

You know what, that's a good point. I was also supposed to have reasonable adjustments and I asked them to be applied in my application...I just realised they were never applied.

I really dislike how often I’m hearing this happen this cycle… very disappointed.

 

[Harvey Specter]

I love how as a community we’ve just all given up on that Freshfields DTC that reply is never coming

If it helps I’m scheduled to take the stage 2 test as a TI on Thurs. They sent this to me in Nov and it took them 2 months just to arrange adjustments. I imagine ACs for DTC will be late Jan tbh…

 

[anon78365222111]

If it helps I’m scheduled to take the stage 2 test as a TI on Thurs. They sent this to me in Nov and it took them 2 months just to arrange adjustments. I imagine ACs for DTC will be late Jan tbh…

😭😭my gosh, it’s definitely best forgotten about. Hope it goes well

 

[boots pharmacy]

Same boat. How are you planning on preparing?

Have been considering getting a TCLA mock WE to prep, but not 100% on if I'll pull the trigger on it. I think it's something like 60 quid. If not, I'll just try using ChatGPT to generate case studies or use FT articles.

 

[radssss]

Damn the trowers and hamlins test was soooo long!!!
Do they send a feedback report? If yes, after how long?

 

[Jessica Pearson]

Damn the trowers and hamlins test was soooo long!!!
Do they send a feedback report? If yes, after how long?

It took abt a day or two before I received mine.

 

[radssss]

It took abt a day or two before I received mine.

Thank you, how did it go for you? That numerical part was so unexpected!

I love your username😍

We’ve got @Harvey Specter @Jessica Pearson @Mike Ross 2025 on here 💅

 

[solicitor_2028]

Amberjack SJT's seem to assess on four pillars: grit, digital mindset, creative force, and applied intellect. Does anyone have any tips on how to focus my answers towards demonstrating these skills? I have taken so many SJT's and have had an average 4466 score, so I'm really struggling with improving on these. I know authenticity goes a long way but seems like being honest here is really not working.

PS. I flopped my RS SJT last year, trying to avoid the same this year!!!!

 

[ninarosee]

guys everyone on here is honestly so funny 😭 praying this monstrous journey doesn’t make us lose our ✨spark✨

 

[BobThebIlly]

got an email at 11:10pm from Milbank's reasonable adjustment provide (?) saying that it's been approved. what the hell lol

 

[Harvey Specter]

got an email at 11:10pm from Milbank's reasonable adjustment provide (?) saying that it's been approved. what the hell lol

Milbank defo saw your post about them failing to include your adjustments and rushed to send that email as a last minute attempt at damage control:

 

[BealMcAlly]

Sorry the last seen time being the same as the post time is making me giggle!! 😭😭😭

Them typing the post out then switching off their phone:

Not the Queen playing nintendo DS

 

[BobThebIlly]

Milbank defo saw your post about them failing to include your adjustments and rushed to send that email as a last minute attempt at damage control:

IDEK if it was Milbank? It was something called Shortlister Support which i'm assuming is their provider? IDEK but the idea of that is v funny lmaoo

 

[BealMcAlly]

Have been considering getting a TCLA mock WE to prep, but not 100% on if I'll pull the trigger on it. I think it's something like 60 quid. If not, I'll just try using ChatGPT to generate case studies or use FT articles.

The big4 consulting firms usually publish business case studies you can have a go at! Mishcon kept pushing them at both open days I'd been to.


Edit*
Found this through a quick google search

Edit2*
I appreciate OP is asking for WE material but this is still handy.

47 case interview examples (from McKinsey, BCG, Bain, etc.)- IGotAnOffer

Case interview examples and sample questions from the leading consulting firms, including McKinsey, BCG, Bain, Deloitte, PWC, Accenture, etc.

igotanoffer.com

 

[londonlawyer]

This question might have already been answered, but is Gibson Dunn's test selective?

 

[ellamai0]

Pinsent Masons AC.
Would appreciate any advice as this is my first AC. I remember earlier in the year people were talking about the in-tray exercise being quite difficult to complete within the allocated time?

I did an AC with them for a solicitor apprenticeship a few years back, so I’m not sure if it will be the same but I’m sure it’s similar. I would highly recommend doing their forage work experience because the tasks were similar to those of the in-tray task. And yes, the time constraints were tight, but do-able. You just need to prioritise the tasks properly.

Also, their interview was very structured and did not deviate from the script and had different sections for competency, motivation, commercial awareness etc (it felt very long lmao), so I’d recommend preparing for all types of questions!

Overall everyone was very lovely and welcoming.