TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[WillKitchen]

I just completed the Mishcon de Reya test and got the impression that their scoring system was back to front.

I usually score highly for verbal reasoning but middling for maths (that is often my downfall with these tests).

But with Mishcon, I got top marks for maths and middling for verbal reasoning. The first time that has happened.

Anyone else notice that something was off?

 

[emily3827]

Guys how likely are W&C to give VI extensions? I really can't do my VI rn as I am travelling and emailed grad rec about it 2 days ago and no response. its due tomorrow

i’ve gotten a VI extension from them before but it was bc i was in a&e lol so might depend on the reason? but i remember they also took maybe a day to reply - maybe follow up again? the extension was for a whole week though so quite useful!

 

[c.t.tc]

I just completed the Mishcon de Reya test and got the impression that their scoring system was back to front.

I usually score highly for verbal reasoning but middling for maths (that is often my downfall with these tests).

But with Mishcon, I got top marks for maths and middling for verbal reasoning. The first time that has happened.

Anyone else notice that something was off?

My scores vary massively in these tests depending on the questions so might just be that in this specific version of Amberjack you did better the other way around!

 

[lawschool123]

Hi, I just completed a winter vacation scheme and was wondering whether it makes sense to update applications I am waiting to hear back from by letting them know that I have done further legal work ex? Would appreciate any thoughts/ advice on this.

 

[alphabravocharlie]

Is the W&C VI their cap test?

 

[WillKitchen]

Has anyone ever been invited to an assessment centre after getting a middling test score for numerical (or verbal) reasoning?

 

[BobThebIlly]

Does anyone have advice for Weil's SJT? I am not used to the 4 pillars so I'm pretty stumped! It's due tomorrow

 

[llblawstudent]

The people that have W&C VIs, when’d you guys apply? I’m assuming it’s a pfo myself as I haven’t got it (same for AG), applied early December

 

[sadlawyer01]

is it way too late to apply for jones day, dechert, white and case, baker and akin?

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Has anyone ever been invited to an assessment centre after getting a middling test score for numerical (or verbal) reasoning?

Hi!

I scored mid for verbal reasoning in my Reed Smith online assessment, so it definitely isn't the end of the world!