TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[c.t.tc]

Has anyone heard from Osborne Clarke? Very anxiously waiting as I think I flopped their interactive inductive reasoning test lol

I don't think they're rolling so we'll hear after their deadline I'm also so sure I did horrifically on their deductive reasoning genuinely one of the hardest firm tests ever

 

[floral.tcla]

if you're still waiting to hear back from AOS post-AC, what does it say on your application portal? still at interview or..?

 

[TA04]

No reflection report?

Yes, I got it 2 days after the second assesment!

The first stage was SHL, they might using the same provider though. SHL has critical thinking test too and it's way more challenging than WG.

Yes I got a self-reflection report, the last email was an assessment confirmation

 

[llblawstudent]

Anyone else feel like the first two assessments for Milbank are automatic (or at least for anyone that’s eligible to apply) in spite of what they’ve said? Haven’t seen a single pfo yet lol Can’t work out if I’ve actually done a good job with the responses or it can’t be known for sure

 

[LawAspirer]

Anyone else feel like the first two assessments for Milbank are automatic (or at least for anyone that’s eligible to apply) in spite of what they’ve said? Haven’t seen a single pfo yet lol Can’t work out if I’ve actually done a good job with the responses or it can’t be known for sure

I did the 1st assessment last Friday and am yet to hear anything

 

[Donna Paulsen]

I don't think they're rolling so we'll hear after their deadline I'm also so sure I did horrifically on their deductive reasoning genuinely one of the hardest firm tests ever

Ahh okay that makes sense, I was a bit confused because after completing the test it said I’ll hear within two weeks! Yeah the tests were really tricky, I ran out of time on the inductive reasoning one so had to put random answers for the last three questions :/

 

[Goingtogetatc]

Hello!

I’ve quoted a post below for this question - I hope it assists! Just shout if you have any specific questions

Thank you so much Abbie!

 

[I_hate_pickingusernames]

Has anyone heard back about A&O WVS yet post AC? We were supposed to be told the outcome this week so probably a PFO now I imagine?

 

[hawkins19]

Is withers rolling? im so confused

 

[aspringlawyer25]

No reflection report?

Yes, I got it 2 days after the second assesment!

The first stage was SHL, they might using the same provider though. SHL has critical thinking test too and it's way more challenging than WG.

Oh gosh, I hate the SHL assessments, so tough and timed too

 

[whywhy88]

When did you do the first stage? I did mine last friday

I did it last Sunday

 

[TCchaser]

No reflection report?

Yes, I got it 2 days after the second assesment!

The first stage was SHL, they might using the same provider though. SHL has critical thinking test too and it's way more challenging than WG.

How is SHL different from WG?

 

[student101!]

Has anyone heard back from Cleary about WVS yet?

Have you received an invite for / completed the WGT yet? or are you still waiting to hear back from the written application? I haven't heard anything back since the written application.

 

[johnsmith]

How is SHL different from WG?

Go on their site and try their practice tests and you can see! One part is standard critical thinking but the 2nd part is a real thinker under time pressure!

 

[Amgrad]

Oh gosh, I hate the SHL assessments, so tough and timed too

Yeah, I did it before my graduation at non law firm. It was definitely the toughest test I've ever had

How is SHL different from WG?

SHL is a provider just like Amberjack, Cappfinity, Arctic Shores, Plum, Sova, and Pymetrics. Whilst WG is a critical thinking test named after psychologist who found it.

 

[JBM]

Has anyone heard back about A&O WVS yet post AC? We were supposed to be told the outcome this week so probably a PFO now I imagine?

will be tomorrow afternoon

 

[Shannon]

Just completed the 2nd Milbank test, can confirm it's a WG!

 

[Alex111]

if you're still waiting to hear back from AOS post-AC, what does it say on your application portal? still at interview or..?

Mine still says at interview. Have you heard back yet?

 

[I_hate_pickingusernames]

Mine still says at interview. Have you heard back yet?

Haven't seen anyone who's heard back. Reply above says tomorrow afternoon which makes sense considering that's what they did with invites I suppose.

 

[watson_glazer]

will be tomorrow afternoon

Is this confirmed, or a guess?