TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[zonnonomo]

Has anyone done the Bristows VI yet? Would just love some insight into how many qs there are and the prep/answer time

last year it was apparently 2 questions and 1 min / 1 min

but ive also seen people say its 15 seconds-30seconds/ 1 min💔

 

[lawstudent2]

Does anyone know from previous years how long Weil take to get back after an AC

 

[bangarangbass39]

same, my last two were definitely wrong but I read in practice test that you can get negative marking for not finishing test so I submitted unfinished answers😂

wait as in you get deducted marks for each question you don't answer? Or is it a complete negative score?!

 

[ABC234]

Did anybody get a Dechert Interview for Spring?

Yes, just now!

 

[ABC234]

Any tips for the Dechert interview?? First interview and very scared!!

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Just tried to do a Watson Glaser and had only 7 mins cause the timer was wrong.
No updates from any firms I did SJTs and tests for.
I might just cry.

 

[CupOfTea17]

Has anyone else not heard from Fieldfisher since initial application? Still haven't been sent a test...

 

[lelezb1]

Good luck to everyone waiting for Willkie's VI results!!

 

[DoNotRedeem]

Any tips for the Dechert interview?? First interview and very scared!!

Hi congrats. When did you do your WE?

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Any tips for the Dechert interview?? First interview and very scared!!

When did you apply? I still haven't heard back

 

[M123]

Willkie PFO post-VI. i’ve given up

 

[Prudentia]

Willkie PFO post-VI. i’ve given up

Don't give up! Your application passed the original sift which is no easy feat. Remember, all it takes is one yes.

 

[Donuttime]

I know this is weird but are you really expected to look into the camera when completing a VI? Most times I’m looking at myself and the timer. Is not looking directly at the camera enough of a reason to not progress?

 

[lelezb1]

I am refreshing my email every two secs for a willkie update 😭

 

[radssss]

I know this is weird but are you really expected to look into the camera when completing a VI? Most times I’m looking at myself and the timer. Is not looking directly at the camera enough of a reason to not progress?

I would like to know this too please. I’m also always switching between looking at myself and the timer but isn’t looking at yourself on the screen looking into the camera?😭😭 it’s weird to stare just at the web cam above the laptop😭😭

 

[Donuttime]

I would like to know this too please. I’m also always switching between looking at myself and the timer but isn’t looking at yourself on the screen looking into the camera?😭😭 it’s weird to stare just at the web cam above the laptop😭😭

Honestly it’s a bit off putting to look at the camera anyway? Feels like staring at nothing 😭

 

[Alfredo1234]

I know this is weird but are you really expected to look into the camera when completing a VI? Most times I’m looking at myself and the timer. Is not looking directly at the camera enough of a reason to not progress?

Ofc they’re not going to reject you for not staring directly at the camera for the entirety of a VI 🤣

 

[Donuttime]

Ofc they’re not going to reject you for not staring directly at the camera for the entirety of a VI 🤣

You say this like it’s a matter of fact. I’m just asking a question and might help other people who may be thinking this but not feel like asking.

 

[Cristiano Ronaldo sui]

Anyone heard from HSF or HL, Im gonna lose it istgggggggggg

 

[Saul_specter]

Just got Bakers PFO summer vac scheme
Applied night before deadline