TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[FAS444]

any tips on Akin TI?

 

[W5690]

this was London and says last updated on the day after I got the email saying I passed their WG

@ttlaw12344 Hi! Congrats on passing their WG test! May I please ask when you applied, what your report said ("Strength to leverage", "Further exploration", "Opportunity for development"), and when you got the email saying you passed their WG test? I am asking about this as I have not heard anything from them since I took their WG test, so I was thinking that I might not have passed their WG test. Thank you.

 

[floraaaaaa]

Hey does anyone know how soon you get sent an email regarding Mishcon AI interview after submitting app?

 

[BealMcAlly]

Hey does anyone know how soon you get sent an email regarding Mishcon AI interview after submitting app?

It was pretty quick, maybe a day or two.

 

[Deleted member 43292]

the only email I have gotten today is one telling me that airport security lines are congested

 

[Deleted member 43292]

Anywho, I've went out and stocked up on drinks...time to grind apps and get these last few finished once and for all

 

[yk1906]

the only email I have gotten today is one telling me that airport security lines are congested

My inbox is so dry, I would be excited to receive a test invite from literally any firm rn loooool

 

[yk1906]

FR I'd even be excited to receive a PFO at this point (touch wood)

I did receive one yesterday, not so much fun tbh

 

[Deleted member 43292]

I did receive one yesterday, not so much fun tbh

I'll take your word for it then (also don't worry, that just wasn't the place for you - head up, shoulders back, and onwards we go!) fingers crossed we get some good news soon to pump our inboxes with some excitement

 

[Deleted member 43292]

Anywho, I've went out and stocked up on drinks...time to grind apps and get these last few finished once and for all

so much for this, I've finished my first drink and I haven't written a single word yet

 

[Rads]

Guys, quick question, what would count outside work and study? I am so confused

 

[yk1906]

I'll take your word for it then (also don't worry, that just wasn't the place for you - head up, shoulders back, and onwards we go!) fingers crossed we get some good news soon to pump our inboxes with some excitement

Thanks! It wasn't a firm I was particularly excited about, to be honest, but I've decided to give it a try anyway, haha.

Yesss, at least one AC at this point will do

 

[Rads]

extra curricular activities/ hobbies/ interests maybe? Volunteering?

My life is so boring I can only relate them to work at this point

 

[Deleted member 43292]

Thanks! It wasn't a firm I was particularly excited about, to be honest, but I've decided to give it a try anyway, haha.

Yesss, at least one AC at this point will do

frrrr manifesting ACs for us

 

[elizabethkate]

@CuriousTrainee Hi again! It says "we are enjoying getting to know you."

mine says we are fully considering the information provided

 

[elizabethkate]

just recieved invite to ashurst SVS test, is it automatic?

 

[Andrei Radu]

Hello! I am just about to submit my application for FieldFisher VS
I was just reviewing my application and I am slightly worried as as the questions have such a low word count (800 characters/ 130ish words) I am worried I have not been thorough enough in either showing my knowledge of the firm and selling myself.

For example, for a Q like this - 'Describe the personal event or experience that, more than anything else, made you realise your desire to work in a law firm and specifically at Fieldfisher. (800 characters)' How should I split talking about my skills / personal experience with the knowledge of the firm?

Hi @CupOfTea17 there is no universal ideal word split here, as it will depend heavily on the details of the experience you want to describe and on how easily you can present the relevant features of the firm. That said, based on the wording of the question, I do think there is a heavier emphasis on the personal experience element of it. As such, all other things being equal, I think you should aim to use more space on describing the experience in detail - perhaps something in the range of an 80/50 split would work well.

 

[Madison Pinewall]

HSF PFO. Passed benchmark on 3 Dec.

I'm sorry to hear. I wasn't expecting to hear of them responding for a while.. oh gosh !

 

[WiddyJ]

is the fieldfisher test automatic? applied 22 nov and heard nothing back

 

[BillSikes]

is the fieldfisher test automatic? applied 22 nov and heard nothing back

Yes it should be. Takes like 3 mins as well based on previous years