TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[TortillaTC]

So it’s not rolling for vac scheme either?

And I think for the vac scheme it’s rolling but they review every application received by the deadline - correct me if I’m wrong

 

[floraaaaaa]

Has everyone alr heard back from Linklaters for the Spring VS?

 

[Afraz Akhtar]

Hey everyone,

There are few apps that I did ages ago and have heard nothing (Gibson, Sidley, Freshfields DTC), in my mind I have assumed a PFO. But then there is Cleary which I gave the WG early December and haven't heard back, should I email them on Monday?

Hey @R2D2 personally I don't see any harm in reaching out, however as it is a fairly automated process, you will eventually get a response. The most they can say now is that they are still currently reviewing applications and will be in touch once they have made a decision.

 

[adi_shinde_]

Does anyone know how the mishcon consider the SJT? I got a high in numerical and verbal and all 3 competencies but quite low on grit so not sure how I did overall.

 

[safari3]

Hi all, did anyone else on this forum receive a Mishcon Spring AC on Friday except for @NorthernerInLondon?

 

[username10341034]

Have all of the Spring Mishcon AC invites gone out does this mean it’s a PFO

 

[floraaaaaa]

Does anyone know how the mishcon consider the SJT? I got a high in numerical and verbal and all 3 competencies but quite low on grit so not sure how I did overall.

I'm yet to sit mine but have never done a SJT before how did you find it haha and also was the maths hard? Also would assume if you got high on most then hopefully it will balance out. Best of luck.

 

[pleasepleaseplease]

Hi there! Congrats on getting to the SJT stage - if you don't mind, could you share your experience of the chatbot interview and what it generally consisted of? thanks!

@Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner @jamieclarke sorry what are the laugh reacts for?

 

[username10341034]

I'm yet to sit mine but have never done a SJT before how did you find it haha and also was the maths hard? Also would assume if you got high on most then hopefully it will balance out. Best of luck.

Hey, just to share my experience - I wouldn’t worry at all. I had never done Amberjack before and I’m bad at maths. But I found it actually fairly easy! I think the test is much easier than the other SJT test (that I can’t remember the name of) other firms use. There is also no VI question which is nice

 

[Novaa]

Hey, just to share my experience - I wouldn’t worry at all. I had never done Amberjack before and I’m bad at maths. But I found it actually fairly easy! I think the test is much easier than the other SJT test (that I can’t remember the name of) other firms use. There is also no VI question which is nice

This is really helpful!!

Was the camera on during it, trying to figure out if I need to dress up and sit at my desk for them LOOL

 

[username10341034]

This is really helpful!!

Was the camera on during it, trying to figure out if I need to dress up and sit at my desk for them LOOL

No

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Just remembered I’m going to have to do maths in an Amberjack soon

Me when I see maths questions in an amberjack test knowing I’m gna spend 20 mins calculating the answer only to get it wrong and be forced to spend another 10 mins to get the right one:

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

@Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner @jamieclarke sorry what are the laugh reacts for?

 

[Donuttime]

Does anyone know how the mishcon consider the SJT? I got a high in numerical and verbal and all 3 competencies but quite low on grit so not sure how I did overall.

hmm we arent sure what the pass mark is, someone got high verbal and numerical and got invited to AC. they got 21/36 for the amberjack pillars aswell

 

[Novaa]

No

YOU’VE MADE MY DAY!

 

[TA04]

May I ask how ling did it take you to hear back from them after the SJT to get proofreading assessment invite?

quite a while

 

[TA04]

anyone who has done the withers proofreading test - did they manage to complete it in time?

 

[whywhy88]

How long is recommended for Cleary cover letter? Can't find a word count or page limit anywhere on the website but I'm a chronic waffler so need something to guide me

 

[TCLAAAA]

How long is recommended for Cleary cover letter? Can't find a word count or page limit anywhere on the website but I'm a chronic waffler so need something to guide me

fyi- i wrote about 750 words & 1.5 page and passed the initial screen

 

[whywhy88]

fyi- i wrote about 750 words & 1.5 page and passed the initial screen

Did you also attach a school transcript to your application? My secondary school didn't offer transcripts so I'm not really sure what to do haha. Thank you for your help btw!