TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[jaisrihere]

Hi, when did you hear back for the VI?

I just did!
I submitted my application and SJT yesterday.

 

[jaisrihere]

Theres a VI in the second stage for the open day if that helps

I am at Latham's VI stage right now. I would like some insights on what they ask and how to prepare. I have 2 days to complete and submit it.

 

[qaz99]

Does anyone know if the WG for CMS is timed or untimed?

 

[lawyersum]

Does anyone know if the WG for CMS is timed or untimed?

Timed

 

[qaz99]

Timed

Thanks, how long do I have?

 

[e_turbo2]

Macfarlanes rejection, it’s a shame but I just have to keep at it. 2nd stage, the weakest bit of my feedback was learning ability. Bummer but oh well

Sorry to hear this, but yes definitely keep at it!! Please can I ask when you done the simulate?

 

[lawyersum]

Thanks, how long do I have?

30 mins

 

[jojo23]

Timed

30 mins and 40 questions

 

[Pariscpr]

Sorry to hear this, but yes definitely keep at it!! Please can I ask when you done the simulate?

Last Monday I think!

 

[apap]

Hi!

I totally understand how you feel - the SJTs can be super frustrating and don't always reflect how you actually work or think in real situations.

From what I've seen, firms such as Reed Smith and Mayer Brown tend to look at the process holistically rather than rejecting people just for lower SJT scores. The VI will carry real weight, especially if your verbal and numerical went well too! For my Reed Smith SJT, I scored 6766, mid verbal intellectual and high numerical intellect.

Cappfinity scoring can feel a bit unpredictable, so try not to read too much into one section. You've still got a chance - and it sounds like you performed strongly, so don't give up hope yet!

Can I ask how you approached your Reed Smith VI questions? I did it last year and thought I hit the four pillars the Amberjack assessment is testing you on but got rejected and I chocked it up to be because of my SJT results because i got a whopping 0 for creative mindset and high scores everywhere else. Either that, or my VI was not focused on being a trainee enough.

Would be good to know from your experience as you are a furure trainee there.

 

[fitzer401]

Have Hogan Lovells AC invites been sent out?

 

[LawAspirer]

Do you guys think the Mayer Brown SJT score of 4/9, 4/9, 6/9 and 8/9 is enough? Should I expect a PFO?

 

[Atam!]

Has anyone taken the White & Case test and progressed? i got credibility, and collaboration as my top skills and personal responsibility as a place i need to work on. Does this mean i should just forget about it? 😔

 

[i-want-a-tc]

Sorry to ask again but has anyone received AC invite from NRF?

 

[Amgrad]

Yeah same, the website has been so glitchy the past few weeks.

They still can't fix it. All events today got postponed, felt like they have bad karmas lol

I got 2 emails after the prev thread that I shared, they said all events after 2pm will be running, but then just now I got another email:

"Unfortunately due to degraded performance following the AWS outage this morning, the rest of the Virtual Law Fair will not be going ahead today"

Whilst we thought it possible to resume the schedule this afternoon, this has proved impossible due to ongoing issues.

We apologise for the disruption and we will look to reschedule all events that were scheduled for today.

We hope to be able to bring you a full schedule of the Virtual Law Fair tomorrow, but will be in touch should this change due to the ongoing AWS issues.

Hopefully the new dates would not crash with my open days!

 

[apap]

Just got the Taylor Wessing online assessment invite. Can anyone signal whether they screen applications before inviting to the assessment or if they read applications after the tests and written assignment?

 

[rosedunn]

Goodwin open day online wasn’t automatic was it ?

 

[Jennifer2003]

Just got the Taylor Wessing online assessment invite. Can anyone signal whether they screen applications before inviting to the assessment or if they read applications after the tests and written assignment?

I think (could be wrong) you get the test automatically, and then if you pass the online test they send the written assessment? That was my understanding from the site but could be wrong!

 

[stilltrying]

Anyone else been waiting a while for Freshfields online test - submitted my app 5 days ago

 

[anon78365222111]

Anyone still waiting for a reply from HSFK? No rejection or no AC