TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[a1024]

@vera.mekhonoshina @ZNadeem Hi, how would you recommend structuring this answer? Is it a normal answer about extracurriculars or do we also need to link it to elements at Paul, Weiss where the skills learnt will be helpful?
How do your extra-curricular activities align with a career at Paul, Weiss? (250)

 

[James Wakefield]

Hey all, any idea what the Gibson Dunn test is? Is it Cappfinity?

 

[Bhavana]

Has Gibson Dunn changed their application process? I just got an invite for their online assessment and that wasn't the process last year. anyone know what the entire process is now?

- 650 word cover letter
- Online situational judgement and strength assessment - Cappfinity test with some elements of SJT and SPAG/Proofreading exercises. No WG
- 1st stage interview with Graduate Recruitment
- 2x 2nd stage interviews with partners and associates (competency based interview and a case study)

 

[Bhavana]

Hey all, any idea what the Gibson Dunn test is? Is it Cappfinity?

It's an online situational judgement and strength assessment - Cappfinity test with some elements of SJT and SPAG/Proofreading exercises. No WG

 

[johnnysins]

It's an online situational judgement and strength assessment - Cappfinity test with some elements of SJT and SPAG/Proofreading exercises. No WG

Sounds good, is it automatically sent out to all applicants?

 

[CharlesT47]

Does anyone know when we will hear back for Paul Weiss Open days? (Particularly the one next week)

 

[TC seeker]

@vera.mekhonoshina Hi Vera! Will law firms use AI detector to scan applications? The AI detector like grammarly always shows my application has AI rate