TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[BT0901]

Dechert Spring VS written exercise invitation. Does anyone have any insights?

 

[Trophy]

Dechert Spring VS written exercise invitation. Does anyone have any insights?

Well done! When did you apply and did you just received it?

 

[Shaky_Pete]

For anyone who’s been to RPC’s events, did grad rec give any guidance on their “strikingly real” question? Would appreciate any insight at this point 🥲

I said I was 'strikingly real' on account of my extensive criminal record. Haven't heard back yet.

 

[BT0901]

Well done! When did you apply and did you just received it?

Honestly, no clue. It's been so long I forgot I had applied. Received the invitation this morning.

 

[Trophy]

Honestly, no clue. It's been so long I forgot I had applied. Received the invitation this morning.

I feel you. I applied ages ago someone on the forum said we’d hear back next year. I’m surprised they sent invites given it’s their winter scheme this week. Well done once again!

 

[Wompycapy]

Recently been invited to a Jones Day interview if anyone has any insights into this that would be great can offer insights into Latham and HSFK AC and several VI's.

Congratulations! Is this for spring or summer?

 

[Wompycapy]

Con

It was about 4-5 questions all strength based and motivational, not competency or scenario based questions at all.

Hi, is this for spring or summer?

 

[elle woods]

guys I think i flunked my arctic shores hahahaah

 

[boots pharmacy]

I don't know if being ghosted by Sidley Austin is good or bad 😭 Should I assume PFO?
December, please be kind to us all 🙃

Their deadline is in Jan so I don't expect a reply until mid Dec at the earliest. Applied back in Oct but haven't heard a whiff since, hahah

Big respect to Sidley GR though, they seem to be one of the very few firms in London not relying on psychometrics/WG's, which IMHO have been gamed to death and are deeply flawed methods of filtering the applicant pool.

 

[wooliewoo]

omg the latham VI was an absolute nightmare

 

[jojo23]

guys I think i flunked my arctic shores hahahaah

Someone forgot to play call of duty beforehand 😭

 

[elle woods]

Someone forgot to play call of duty beforehand 😭

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