TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[bh.sa]

Anyone have any insights into A&O Shearman's online assessment?

 

[georginarawlings98]

Hi All,

I applied for CC Insight Day and passed the WGT. I am now realising just how competitive these Open Days are.. I wrote a few sentences for my answers and was surprised to receive the WGT following this. I wanted to attend the day to fuel my application, I did not realise I should have wrote more. Do you think my chances of being accepted are slim due to this?

Thanks!

 

[jaisrihere]

Hi All,

I applied for CC Insight Day and passed the WGT. I am now realising just how competitive these Open Days are.. I wrote a few sentences for my answers and was surprised to receive the WGT following this. I wanted to attend the day to fuel my application, I did not realise I should have wrote more. Do you think my chances of being accepted are slim due to this?

Thanks!

Congratulations on clearing the WGT, may I what was your percentile and how do we know if we have cleared it?

And regards the writing part, yes, CC felt kinda disorienting for me, as the application form was different and not the usual ones I got used to. But, as long as you have expressed your keen interest in the event (not just the firm), and have given evidence for it, you should be good ig!

 

[georginarawlings98]

Congratulations on clearing the WGT, may I what was your percentile and how do we know if we have cleared it?

And regards the writing part, yes, CC felt kinda disorienting for me, as the application form was different and not the usual ones I got used to. But, as long as you have experienced your keen interest in the event (not just the firm), and has given evidence for it, you should be good ig!

Thank you for your response!

I received an email after I completed the test which informed me I had passed. I do not know what my percentile was, the email did not specify this.

 

[i-want-a-tc]

Congrats!! I'm also going to complete the semi-finals at Reed Smith

So happy for you, we should connect and exchange ideas before the day. feel free to private message me if you are interested?

 

[jamsparkle]

also finished ff round 2. it's a job simulation so questions are about how you'd respond in certain scenarios. i dont think i can really give specific details but it's really nothing scary at all, just prepare as you would for a standard interview process

 

[FutureTrainee100]

Has anyone received the assessment for Weil? Applied on the 11th but I’ve heard nothing yet.

I am completing their vacation scheme application now but there are no application questions to answer? I am SO confused.

 

[jaisrihere]

I am completing their vacation scheme application now but there are no application questions to answer? I am SO confused.

They have introduced a new method this year. That will be a part of the next stage. It was explained by the team when I met them.

No worries.

 

[FutureTrainee100]

They have introduced a new method this year. That will be a part of the next stage. It was explained by the team when I met them.

No worries.

what do you mean? so once eligibility is confirmed, they will send us an application form to complete? or do we then go straight into the SJT test and VI?

 

[jaisrihere]

what do you mean? so once eligibility is confirmed, they will send us an application form to complete? or do we then go straight into the SJT test and VI?

The small application form is all you gotta write. That shall be reviewed, and if eligibility is confirmed, you'll be sent an SJT.
Following that, video interview, where 4 questions will be asked. 2 minutes to prepare and 2 minutes to answer. This is where you can stand out in your application. Your motivation for law, commercial law, Weil will all be tested here.

After this, if you're successful, Assessment Day!

 

[FutureTrainee100]

The small application form is all you gotta write. That shall be reviewed, and if eligibility is confirmed, you'll be sent an SJT.
Following that, video interview, where 4 questions will be asked. 2 minutes to prepare and 2 minutes to answer. This is where you can stand out in your application. Your motivation for law, commercial law, Weil will all be tested here.

After this, if you're successful, Assessment Day!

Thank you so much!! I was so confused hahah. More and more firms seem to be changing their approach and adding tests now.

 

[jaisrihere]

Thank you so much!! I was so confused hahah. More and more firms seem to be changing their approach and adding tests now.

True! It's confusing. Almost 7 firms in my list has changed their selection process this year...

Also, I actually like the changes Weil has brought in. It's straight to the point, wastes no time in application process, all applications are reviewed by humans (unlike most firms where your application won't be read if you don't pass the test), no WGT and teir test is apparently holistic, and everything they need to know will be tested via the video. I personally prefer this approach over many other firms where I have to draft 1250 - 1500 words just for the application, which may never been read if I don't pass their test.

 

[FutureTrainee100]

True! It's confusing. Almost 7 firms in my list has changed their selection process this year...

Also, I actually like the changes Weil has brought in. It's straight to the point, wastes no time in application process, all applications are reviewed by humans (unlike most firms where your application won't be read if you don't pass the test), no WGT and teir test is apparently holistic, and everything they need to know will be tested via the video. I personally prefer this approach over many other firms where I have to draft 1250 - 1500 words just for the application, which may never been read if I don't pass their test.

I agree but I get sooo stressed with VIs and have never performed well in them. I am especially surprised with Gibson who has always insisted that they dont do any tests and the application process "feels human". Do you know if the test is timed? Also what about Mayer Brown, Freshfields, and Milibank? I am actually shocked with how many firms changed their process...

 

[FutureTrainee100]

exact same questions for cappfinity critical thinking haha i got to pull out my notes/diagrams from last time

is it timed?

 

[FutureTrainee100]

Okay I just had the shock of my life realising that a lot of my top firms changed their application process to include the SJT/ Cappfinity tests. How do I prepare for them? or practice? any resources that help (idm paying). I appreciate any help I can get as I am SO scared now.