TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[loaf]

Morgan Lewis Telephone Interview??? literally submitted my application 23:59 yesterday, did not expect to hear back already lol
Any insights would be much appreciated!

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

It’s an amberjack SJT with the math and verbal reasoning questions and one VI question at the end!

a VI? but the Bright Apply already had a video question didn't it?

 

[safari3]

It’s an amberjack SJT with the math and verbal reasoning questions and one VI question at the end!

There was no VI in the SJT?

 

[TheSlapDotCom]

It’s an amberjack SJT with the math and verbal reasoning questions and one VI question at the end!

wait theres another vi element in the sjt?😭

 

[TheSlapDotCom]

There was no VI in the SJT?

litch

 

[yasmars]

It’s an amberjack SJT with the math and verbal reasoning questions and one VI question at the end!

My Mishcon SJT didn’t have a VI question

 

[TheSlapDotCom]

It’s an amberjack SJT with the math and verbal reasoning questions and one VI question at the end!

can u delete this cz ppl r gna start panicking and its inaccurate 💔

 

[tedkiss]

When did you apply for ML?

14th Oct

 

[User2640]

Hello!

This is a great question - the way that I would split them up is:

1. A skill is something that you can actively do (e.g. legal analysis or drafting)
2. A trait or characteristics is more about how you tend to behave or think when using those skills (e.g. collaborative, analytical, or commercially minded)
3. Culture describes the shared values and expectations of the organisation as a whole (e.g. how people at this specific organisation typically work together and what the firm rewards in practice).

For the Ropes & Gray question, I would say it's best to strike a balance - you don't need to list very generic qualities alone (such as "good communication"), but you also shouldn't go so narrow that you sound overly technical. I'd aim to discuss some broader qualities that show you would be a strong trainee generally, while also highlighting a few more specific characteristics that Ropes & Gray particularly values.

Best of luck!

Hi Abbie!

I was wondering when firms ask about my strengths, do they mean my skills (like communication, teamwork, attention to detail etc), or are they asking my USP? I feel it's not just about skills, but im not too sure what they are actually looking for. I never seem to pass when firm ask this. Any insights on this would be very much appreciated!

Thank you in advance!

 

[Lawyertobe28]

Guys i did hfw ac on Wednesday abd havent received a response yet. Is this a bad sign?

Hope you hear back soon! Any advice or insight into the ac you wouldn’t mind sharing please? Would be much appreciated 🙏🏻

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

14th Oct

Oh was Morgan Lewis rolling? I thought it was non-rolling?

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

Morgan Lewis Telephone Interview??? literally submitted my application 23:59 yesterday, did not expect to hear back already lol
Any insights would be much appreciated!

That's a quick turnaround! I can't lie - I'm very jealous.

 

[tedkiss]

Oh was Morgan Lewis rolling? I thought it was non-rolling?

I believe they closed their applications yesterday so non-rolling

 

[halogenz]

has anyone done an ac at bird & bird in the past? please pm me! i'd be happy to share insights into a number of vi/ac stages - just let me know !

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

I believe they closed their applications yesterday so non-rolling

Ah it seems like they are going through applications quickly then.

 

[toughcookie]

Finally, PFO from Cooley spring post app.

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

Ah it seems like they are going through applications quickly then.

Either that or in a non-timelinear submission order.

 

[fbtrainee]

It’s an amberjack SJT with the math and verbal reasoning questions and one VI question at the end!

Did it for spring and there was no VI question at the end

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

Either that or in a non-timelinear submission order.

Alphabetically?
Random number generator?
Who knows?

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Director]

It’s an amberjack SJT with the math and verbal reasoning questions and one VI question at the end!

This is wrong - I have marked it as such. Thank you for your attention to this matter.
-JP