TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Carrington Lane]

I just took OC test, and my goodness! Not only did they rush me through it, they also didn't give me enough time to complete the feedback questionnaire. Like can you please give me a second to give SHL a 1* review

 

[ilikelaw]

took the w&c test.. you were right about that

 

[FutureLawyer_]

Does anyone know what percentile links looks for?

I read it ranges between 30-50%. But majority of it depends on the sjt, not the wg

 

[Deleted member 43292]

Thank you for making me laugh out so loud

Happy to be of service

 

[TCLAuser2002]

Just received my WG report from Linklaters- 72.5% in the test overall and 59% percentile... there goes another PFO

Did you send them an email?

 

[Rads]

Does anyone know when can we expect PW to get back for Summer? And AG if submitted on deadline?

 

[wrloyst]

Does anyone know what time the deadline is today for Sidley's SVS app?

 

[TCLAuser2002]

I want to send an email for linklaters to ask for my scores but I feel like it's very weird to do so HAHAHA

 

[TortillaTC]

Does anyone know what time the deadline is today for Sidley's SVS app?

Second this! Someone mentioned 5 pm yesterday but none of Sidley’s websites specify the time

 

[Winter]

Wait what elements forms part of the test, sorry if this has already been asked and answered. Is it SJT+VI or just SJT?

 

[ilikelaw]

Wait what elements forms part of the test, sorry if this has already been asked and answered. Is it SJT+VI or just SJT?

there was no VI, just SJT and WG

 

[legalbeast]

anyone heard back from any of these firms post VI/Test for spring/summer/direct?

- Clyde & Co
- Dentons
- Kennedys
- Osborne Clarke
- Trowers
- Addleshaw Goddard
- Simmons legal tech internship

 

[helenaskelton]

anyone heard back from any of these firms post VI/Test for spring/summer/direct?

- Clyde & Co
- Dentons
- Kennedys
- Osborne Clarke
- Trowers
- Addleshaw Goddard
- Simmons legal tech internship

Clyde and Co got test
Dentons was PFO
OC got test

 

[floral.tcla]

Do people send thank you emails after interviews (specifically ACs with partners)?
Not sure whether to or not?

By all means, it is not expected (and don't expect it to change the outcome!), but it can't hurt. I think it's always nice to thank them for their time + helps to create a good impression. If they've taken the time to review candidates for hours on end, then the few seconds taken to read a tiny email is a drop in the ocean.

 

[floral.tcla]

I want to send an email for linklaters to ask for my scores but I feel like it's very weird to do so HAHAHA

I did after seeing someone say they did it last yr, grad rec seemed chill with it

 

[BobThebIlly]

For Sidley’s extracurricular and interests section, should I avoid mentioning positions of responsibility, such as university society roles, in the experience section and instead include them here?

 

[hanz123]

Has anyone heard back from AG (Leeds office) post critical thinking test

 

[Novaa]

you are right about that

Just going to patiently wait for the “joking, it’s super easy”

Ok now that I got the unseriousness out my system, is it the SJT/WG which is awful?

EDIT: LOL JUST SAW HARVEY SAY BOTH

 

[legalbeast]

Clyde and Co got test
Dentons was PFO
OC got test

yes have done the tests / VIs for all three.. awaiting responses still.