TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[elle woods]

That's nice of you to say, but there is no way the process isn't automated, including pauses in response times! I've worked in staffing for too long to know that when you get the level of applicants Latham does, you have to employ systems to manage the flow.

When I applied for the OD, my stage 1 feedback report didn't come in for at least a day, so it's following the same pattern. Hope you get an AC as well.

ooh I see I see, I assumed that stage 2 isn't automatic because I never made it past stage 1 for the OD 😂 so maybe some evaluation or review goes into progressing people onto the second test. But that makes sense! and thank you so much as well!

 

[llblawstudent]

How long did people receive the Vi after doing the Clyde and co test?

 

[johnsmith]

ooh I see I see, I assumed that stage 2 isn't automatic because I never made it past stage 1 for the OD 😂 so maybe some evaluation or review goes into progressing people onto the second test. But that makes sense! and thank you so much as well!

Sorry I meant automatic based on the result you get being at their benchmark or above, I didn't get past stage 1 for the OD!

 

[ninarosee]

Sorry I meant automatic based on the result you get being at their benchmark or above, I didn't get past stage 1 for the OD!

Do you know how they assess you post stage 2? Do they just look at your stage 2 performance (WG + VI), or do they also review your application as well?

 

[yellowbirds008]

Sorry, not a future trainee (yet), but my advice would just be to be honest. "I'm not too sure on that point, but based on XY information, my best guess would be Z."
Usually, the interviewer will try their best to guide you in the right direction - they don't expect you to know everything, instead, what they want to see is how you think and react to such situations.

Best of luck with your upcoming AC!

Thank you so much!

 

[Wompycapy]

wait did Latham remove the VI this year for summer vac scheme app

No they are doing a 2 stage test now. Stage 2 include i believe 2 VIs and job sim.

 

[Wompycapy]

Can i ask how long after completing stage 1 did you get stage 2? Im a bit worried because I haven't even received my report from stage 1 yet?

Edit: 1 second after posting this question my report came in... lol - my question still stands though!

I didn't get a report (at all) but got stage 2 invite somehow

 

[Bbhu19]

Do you know how they assess you post stage 2? Do they just look at your stage 2 performance (WG + VI), or do they also review your application as well?

They definitely look at everything before processing you to the AC

 

[Bbhu19]

I did the open day and they said even though we don’t have to redo the test they will look at it and our VI + our written application

 

[Apple]

4/4/4/1 on Arctic Shores 😭

Am I cooked? I'm not sure if they total the points to screen candidates or have a set threshold for each category.

 

[Bree]

Has anyone made an error with A-Level grades before and emailed grad rec? Do they consider that negatively against you? I have emailed them just wanted to understand. @Abbie Whitlock would you have any inputs on this?

 

[legallybrunette8]

How long did people receive the Vi after doing the Clyde and co test?

Hey, how long after submitting your app did you receive the test?

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Hi guys! When an application form has no word limit for work experience entries, what would you say would be an appropriate amount to write? For example, I'm finding that briefer work experience entries (e.g. short-term volunteering) tend to take up less than 150 words, whereas more long-term work can often take up more than 200 words. Does this sound sensible?

Hey!

If there's no stated word limit, then what you are doing sounds perfectly reasonable (and would be how I would approach it!). Short-term experiences usually don't need as much detail - simply a brief overview of what you did, key responsibilities, and any skills gained. It's better to keep it short and concise rather than adding filler words for the sake of it.

For longer or more substantial roles, going beyond 200 words makes sense, especially if you are describing responsibilities, achievements, and what you learned from the experience. Just make sure that it is clear and relevant - quality over quantity is what matters most.

As a guideline, I would think about impact and relevance rather than word count. If you've clearly conveyed what you did and why it matters, you've probably written the right amount!