TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[silonthesofa]

Do forage courses help? I want to apply to Clifford Chance I attended an open day with them and was unsuccessful for their TC after application review. Trying to standout as I have all the required information for my application.

Forage courses are mentioned frequently by grad recruitment. I don't personally know how much they actually help in terms of making your application stand out, but in theory, they help demonstrate interest in the firm. However, as a practical matter, Bird's Forage course absolutely helped me ahead of my AC with them last year so they're certainly not without value in the later stages of the process.

 

[Nellyz]

Hi Everyone. I searched but didn’t find the answer.

Do you know if Freshfields 1st online assessment has a VI? Thanks

 

[anon78365222111]

Hi Everyone. I searched but didn’t find the answer.

Do you know if Freshfields 1st online assessment has a VI? Thanks

Nope only the second does.

 

[TCGrad1642]

Hey guys! Random question here. Does anyone know of a centralised place where firms requirements for uni grades are required. I heard recently that HSF(K) rejects applications with any 2:2s in modules which would explain why I was almost instantly rejected last year after meeting the benchmark for the assessment. I received a 2:2 in only on module in second year so any advice or help is greatly appreciated!!! Thanks

 

[Sharkfin]

Mischon's chat based interview was so jarring holy s*** I felt like putting my head through a wall 😅 😅 😅

 

[silonthesofa]

Mischon's chat based interview was so jarring holy s*** I felt like putting my head through a wall 😅 😅 😅

When did that come through? I applied the first day applications opened and on their page, it said not to be surprised if you don't hear from them until after the end of November deadline.

 

[WiddyJ]

Is Mishcon’s chat based interview a VI?

 

[Sharkfin]

When did that come through? I applied the first day applications opened and on their page, it said not to be surprised if you don't hear from them until after the end of November deadline.

Thats p weird? I applied first day too, got the invite 6 days ago

 

[Sharkfin]

Is Mishcon’s chat based interview a VI?

One VI q at the end, v standard question tbh nothing curveball-esque

 

[c.t.tc]

When did that come through? I applied the first day applications opened and on their page, it said not to be surprised if you don't hear from them until after the end of November deadline.

Honestly the whole thing seems like a bit of a mess - I also don’t think they’re really replying to anyone via email at the moment:/

 

[bh.sa]

Is there anyone on this forum who has done a Jones Day AC in October? I would love to ask some basic questions...

I did! Feel free to DM me

 

[lawyersum]

So confused about Mishcon, have i missed the assessment invite? Applied last week for the Summer VS and no assessment invite has come to my knowledge☹️

 

[msclm]

Does anyone know when we might hear back from Covington ?

 

[Jennifer2003]

Anybody heard from Cooley about their Meet Cooley event? They said to hear by Monday but was just wondering if anybody had an invite yet!

 

[c.t.tc]

I got an email when I queried about the 2nd test they just advised the email was for everyone in the process regardless of their stage.

I didn't realise there was a second test for Mischon? Are you talking about the sjt before their assessment centre?

 

[johnsmith]

I didn't realise there was a second test for Mischon? Are you talking about the sjt before their assessment centre?

Ignore me, thought it was another post about Latham!

 

[boots pharmacy]

Has anyone with 2.2 modules + mitigating circumstances successfully progressed at a Cleary/HSF-K type firm that traditionally looks for consistent 2.1's?

I have a consistently strong academic profile and graduated with a good 2.1 (64-67%), but scored an overall 2.2 in first year. I have mitigating circumstances, but am unsure of whether or not to invest much time to making an application for these firms.

 

[student101!]

V&E is always rolling, but I would still recommend applying asap in case.

has anyone heard back from them yet?

 

[Trophy]

has anyone heard back from them yet?

I applied for the autumn/winter vacation scheme and have heard nothing.

 

[SBD total 1000lbs (and an applicant)]

Is anyone else experiencing issues with Hogan Lovells' online test? None of the content is loading and I cannot complete anything