TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[cheeseontoast]

Does anyone know if rejected applicants can reapply to another slot of Paul, Weiss open day?

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

is there much chance at success if applying for a vac scheme with a firm you got an open day rejection from, or is it still worth a shot

It's definitely worth a shot! Please don't be discouraged by the open day rejection! I’ve progressed to the assessment centre stage after previously being rejected for an open day with the same firm (multiple times). Open day invites are dependent on several factors ; for example, if they felt you had enough legal experience or if they were looking for something incredibly specific. You've got this!

 

[Superfrozone]

For those applying to Dechert Winter Vac... have you heard back already or are still drafting your application? I am still drafting but I am aware it is rolling so slightly stressed.

 

[mg42guy32]

Has anyone received confirmation after completing the Ashurst Cappfinity test/had the feedback report?

Just done it, no confirmation or feedback yet

 

[mg42guy32]

Just received Ashurst feedback report for anyone waiting, I did the test yesterday

did you get a confirmation email before the feedback?

 

[SamiyaJ]

Is TW test invite automatic?

 

[Kakaboo]

Paul Weiss Open Day rejection - any point applying to the VS?

 

[emily3827]

how rolling is dechert, idk whether to apply now or wait until after an event on the 2nd of oct but is that leaving it too late

 

[emily3827]

It's definitely worth a shot! Please don't be discouraged by the open day rejection! I’ve progressed to the assessment centre stage after previously being rejected for an open day with the same firm (multiple times). Open day invites are dependent on several factors ; for example, if they felt you had enough legal experience or if they were looking for something incredibly specific. You've got this!

thank you so much! does having too much legal work experience tend to work against you in open day apps?

 

[BillSikes]

TW test invite

What is the test?

 

[aspringlawyer25]

I have a Jones Day interview invite! If anyone has any tips I'd be very grateful!

Congrats! could you share when you applied?

 

[whywhy88]

Paul Weiss Open Day rejection - any point applying to the VS?

Someone I know did their summer vac scheme and has just accepted a TC with them after being rejected from every open day they applied to at the firm so defo still apply!

 

[yueyueer]

We’re in the same boat, i think they did change it

Yeah thanks -- I definitely remember that they used to basically only ask for our grades. Cheers!

 

[Jakexander]

Anyone heard back from Sidley? Applied in Aug 14th and haven't heard a peep.

I got a phone interview invite from them on Friday (12th). My guess is you'll hear back soon

 

[Hanzeeb]

I have a Jones Day interview invite! If anyone has any tips I'd be very grateful!

Congratulations! When did u apply!

 

[Unknowncabbage]

how rolling is dechert, idk whether to apply now or wait until after an event on the 2nd of oct but is that leaving it too late

Im in the same boat. To be honest, I think two weeks before the deadline will be fine even though they are rolling.

 

[c.t.tc]

Is TW test invite automatic?

No i don't think so - some people last year were rejected post-app

 

[cheeseontoast]

Does anyone know what are the reasons to get rejected from an open day? A rejection from an open day lowkey made me questioned my own capability tbh lol.

 

[hopeful33]

Does the Ashurst Cappfinity test have a video interview element?

 

[lawyersum]

Does the Ashurst Cappfinity test have a video interview element?

No it doesn't!