TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Dannie]

Does Mayer Brown's immersive assessment have VI component?

 

[Afuturetrainee]

Is the Mayer brown test automatic?

Yes. Everyone gets it

 

[bh.sa]

This may be a silly question, but how do I answer this?

'How do you rate your computer skills? Please give details.'

The rating is just a drop-down selection box but what am I meant to write for 'please give details?'

 

[NickH]

Does anyone know whether Hogan Lovells' first test is automatic? I submitted my app on Friday and haven't received anything.

Hey just wanted to mention that I submitted Fri as well and haven't recd the test so far :/

 

[lawninja00!]

Is Eversheds going to recruit this year? It's mid-October and there's no sign of apps yet

 

[johnsmith]

Hey just wanted to mention that I submitted Fri as well and haven't recd the test so far :/

It took 4 days for mine to come through after applying so don’t worry it’s just not immediate

 

[NickH]

It took 4 days for mine to come through after applying so don’t worry it’s just not immediate

ah superb, thanks a lot for letting me know. Appreciate it

 

[LaDiva]

Anyone else applying to Withers? They've got some of the quirkiest questions...imagine your life was a mascot, what would it look like and what would it cheer for? I don't know whether to laugh or cry 😂

 

[ACHat8r]

I am waiting for their PFOs. Some asked about the outcome of the open day last week, but nobody replied.

No one shared invites here, though their open day is within 2 days.

I got an open day invite. Applied 22 September to their open day and heard on 3rd oct. Hope that helps

 

[itsfearless15]

Does anyone know if Stage 1 freshfields test is automatic or do you get selected for it?

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

This may be a silly question, but how do I answer this?

'How do you rate your computer skills? Please give details.'

The rating is just a drop-down selection box but what am I meant to write for 'please give details?'

Hi!

Not a silly question at all - I'd probably be a bit confused too!

I would rate your skills using the drop down box, and the "please give details" box could be used for a short explanation of what you can actually do. For example, you could write something like:

"I'm comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint) and online research tools. I am confident in learning new software and managing digital files efficiently."

I would basically use that space to describe what kind of programs, tools, or systems you are comfortable with using - you don't need to oversell or undersell yourself. I wouldn't stress too much over the question, just be honest about your capabilities with digital systems.

I hope that helps!

 

[whywhy88]

Does anyone know if Stage 1 freshfields test is automatic or do you get selected for it?

It's automatic I believe!

 

[i-want-a-tc]

Freshfields - is the 'second stage' automatic, or is that one you get progressed to? thr website doesnt mention multipel stages so how does everyone know there are

Does anyone know if Stage 1 freshfields test is automatic or do you get selected for it?

Automatic for Stage 1, not sure about Stage 2