TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Novaa]

@Mike Ross 2025 Enjoy your weekend 😍

 

[I’m a celebrity get me out of here - VS/TC edn]

I’m Cooked 47 mins till Covington deadline and I'm stuck in traffic. Games gone damn.

 

[radssss]

How did everyone find the Clyde vi? That was hard!!! JUST LIKE LATHAM🤣

 

[BobThebIlly]

Have people heard back from Davis Polk? Should I assume Pfo if ppl have alr received interviews 😀

 

[startupgeek]

Have people heard back from Davis Polk? Should I assume Pfo if ppl have alr received interviews 😀

I haven't seen anyone talking about getting a response from Davis Polk so I wouldn't worry too much yet

 

[J1234]

If anyone has any W&C VI insights or advice I’d be really grateful! 😊

 

[Winter]

If anyone has any W&C VI insights or advice I’d be really grateful! 😊

Heyy congrats, when did you receive the VI? and when did u complete the test?

 

[IWillGetATC]

just wanted to say i'm losing steam and i'm losing hope

anyone know the chances of getting a TC anywhere without having done any vac schemes... it's looking dire.....

 

[Shaky_Pete]

we require you to complete an online verbal reasoning test and an online deductive reasoning test with our provider, SHL

It took me 32 tries to get 30/30 on the practice VR test.

This must have taken forever! You need a new email address per attempt. Not to mention that annoying survey you have to complete before each test.

 

[trainee4u]

Honestly I feel like I should have to wear a dunce cap for 24 hours every time I submit an application at 23:58.

Oh well Hill Dickinson in, last year they PFOed me with a kinda insulting "you weren't good enough for the SJT, maybe check your spelling and fit for the firm" generic message.

I think this one's better tho.

 

[solicitor_2028]

submitted Covington at 23:56 at last!!! WAR IS OVER!!

P.S. I'm so burnt out from this app season just need SOME good news to keep me going

 

[Winter]

submitted Covington at 23:56 at last!!! WAR IS OVER!!

P.S. I'm so burnt out from this app season just need SOME good news to keep me going

Sent mine in the 2024/2025 cycle at 23:59 and made it to AC. Fingers crossed for u!!

 

[Winter]

Sent mine in the 2024/2025 cycle at 23:59 and made it to AC. Fingers crossed for u!!

Had to double check, I wish I was lying 😭

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

Hi, does anyone know what the recruitment process at Cooley looks like after WG?

Online/Zoom Interview with Associates and then AC - group task, presentation with partner interview

I haven't received the WG invite yet, fingers crossed as ppl who attended Open Days were rejected already.

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

Honestly! This question was the bane of my existence because I just couldn't choose one single event 😵‍💫

You should manifest your ability to predict the future and see the past as scarlet witch, the strongest sorcerer who travel through universe!

I am just a human as a lawyer and screaming skill

 

[Mandariner]

did anyone receive a confirmation of submission email after milbank 2nd stage (the critical thinking assessment) because I didn't

 

[trainee4u]

This must have taken forever! You need a new email address per attempt. Not to mention that annoying survey you have to complete before each test.

yeah i've written it up now.

SHL Test

I think I've done this test twice now - it's not that popular for law firms. Have unfortunately gone down a bit of a rabbit hole and it seems that you can practise a lot and basically guarantee success. I'm not a huge fan of this type of test for that reason. Practice tests are here...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com