TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[johnsmith]

Is it timed or untimed? Are there VIs?

It’s very much timed; it’s not a total overall time; it’s 3 mins per question set. No VIs. Definitely get in their prep hub once you’re sent it as I found it the most taxing one I've done due to the time structure.

 

[SamiyaJ]

It’s very much timed; it’s not a total overall time; it’s 3 mins per question set. No VIs. Definitely get in their prep hub once you’re sent it as I found it the most taxing one I've done due to the time structure.

Ah I thought verbal reasoning was untimed but clearly I got it mixed up with another test/firm, feels like I did it ages ago. I stand corrected!

 

[johnsmith]

Ah I thought verbal reasoning was untimed but clearly I got it mixed up with another test/firm, feels like I did it ages ago. I stand corrected!

Actually, you might be correct about the verbal part, they're blurring into one now 😆 the critical thinking part definitely felt pressured!

 

[jfb]

Hi - for general tips, please read Section A and B of the Complete Competency Interview Guide I wrote last year. It covers in depth my preparation method, the most commonly met questions, and the most important advice for succeeding in VIs.

For the second question, I think you can safely go back 2-3 years for an average deal the firm on to still be considered relevant, and potentially even 5-6 years if you will look at deals/cases of historical importance and/or you are making a broader point about the firm's historical excellence in the area or its long-standing client relationships.

For the third question, I expect you will be asked at most one direct question about a the firm's cases/deals and client base. As such, I think one of each should generally suffice. Nonetheless, if you plan to use examples of the firm's clients and work in other answers (such as why the firm), you are of course allowed to do so as often as you want.

Thank you so much for this!

 

[abc124]

Could someone who got the Ashurst online AC invite please share when it’s happening?

 

[berocca567]

Where is the actual W&C test?? I saw the email but it just tells you to go back on their website, where I See nothing...?