TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[FutureTrainee100]

Milbank is timed. The others aren't timed though they do suggest to work as quickly through them as you can!

Thank you SO much, this has been very helpful! Helped me calm my nerves a bit.

Last question I promise, which one of these include video responses? I know Weil and Mayer Brown but I am unsure about the rest.

 

[Andrei Radu]

IS DLA Piper Watson Glaser test automatic? I got it on a Sunday and i'm wondering if it's automatic or it was actually assessed.

Back when I was applying it was definitely not automatic, and I do not think that they have changed their process. I would not read too much into the fact you heard back on a Sunday - this has happened to me a number of times when hearing back even after a VI/online test. Sometimes, recruiters also work in the weekends; and sometimes, while they may send invites all together in a semi-automised process which kicks in at the end of the week, that does not mean your application has not already been considered and that the process was not selective - the automised invites may be sent periodically to people whose applications were listed in "to be progressed" categories.

 

[jojo23]

Receiving a Hsf pfo on a Sunday felt violent 💀

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Receiving a Hsf pfo on a Sunday felt violent 💀

I’m sorry was it after the online test?

 

[jojo23]

I’m sorry was it after the online test?

Nope, when I completed the test I received a follow-up email stating I'd passed the benchmark. This was for the winter vs

 

[congrades]

was told they are going to get back to everyone after the deadline

ah, thank you so much!

 

[l789]

Sorry for the Latham spam, but regarding the graduate recruitment open day which is due to take place on the 13th of November (not the black lawyers open day or the LGBTQ+) open day.

Is anyone waiting to receive the video interview. I’ve completed the two stage asessment, which included no video interview component, and have recieved my cappfinity report. However I’m reading that there is a third additional test and a final recorded video interview, which I’m so confused about.

Any guidance would be appreciated. I never had a video interview or was required to do one during the two stage asessment that I was sent and requested to do immediately after submitting my application.


Sorry for the long winded message in advance

 

[LawAspirer]

Receiving a Hsf pfo on a Sunday felt violent 💀

Which scheme did you apply for ? I applied quite a while ago and was told i met their benchmark, but no PFO or progression after

 

[johnsmith]

Sorry for the Latham spam, but regarding the graduate recruitment open day which is due to take place on the 13th of November (not the black lawyers open day or the LGBTQ+) open day.

Is anyone waiting to receive the video interview. I’ve completed the two stage asessment, which included no video interview component, and have recieved my cappfinity report. However I’m reading that there is a third additional test and a final recorded video interview, which I’m so confused about.

Any guidance would be appreciated. I never had a video interview or was required to do one during the two stage asessment that I was sent and requested to do immediately after submitting my application.


Sorry for the long winded message in advance

Yes similar situation. I asked grad rec about it.

They outlined not to worry and that the email mentioning two tests was sent to everyone in the process.

You’re right thought it’s coming up quickly so I had wondered if perhaps they’d filled their spots? Feels like the turnaround of VI review to making OD offers would be exceptionally tight for them!

 

[Lawlawland]

Sorry for the Latham spam, but regarding the graduate recruitment open day which is due to take place on the 13th of November (not the black lawyers open day or the LGBTQ+) open day.

Is anyone waiting to receive the video interview. I’ve completed the two stage asessment, which included no video interview component, and have recieved my cappfinity report. However I’m reading that there is a third additional test and a final recorded video interview, which I’m so confused about.

Any guidance would be appreciated. I never had a video interview or was required to do one during the two stage asessment that I was sent and requested to do immediately after submitting my application.


Sorry for the long winded message in advance

This is the SJT you complete immediately after submitting the application form.

After this, if you have passed their threshold for this test, you will be sent a link to another test (also in the same platform) which is similar to WGT but bespoke to L&W. It is also accompanied by a situation based video interview, which would test your competencies.

 

[l789]

This is the SJT you complete immediately after submitting the application form.

After this, if you have passed their threshold for this test, you will be sent a link to another test (also in the same platform) which is similar to WGT but bespoke to L&W. It is also accompanied by a situation based video interview, which would test your competencies.

Blimey, that’s a lot!

Do you know the turnaround time from finishing the first SJT/recieving cappfinity report, to being sent the link to the second test.

I completed the test Wednesday evening, but recieved nothing on Thursday or Friday.

 

[coolwizard22]

Which scheme did you apply for ? I applied quite a while ago and was told i met their benchmark, but no PFO or progression after

I am in the same boat. I think the original commenter mentioned in a later post that it was for the winter vs

 

[Lawlawland]

Blimey, that’s a lot!

Do you know the turnaround time from finishing the first SJT/recieving cappfinity report, to being sent the link to the second test.

I completed the test Wednesday evening, but recieved nothing on Thursday or Friday.

I submitted my Open Day application 2 mns before the deadline (11.57 at night), received the link to the test within 5 mns, submission it the same night around 1 AM and got the invitation to the next test in the morning (8AM) when I woke up. So, everything happened overnight and fast (thus I anticipate it to be automatic).

But I'm yet to hear from them post the second test and VI tho (mostly PFO, coz the VI didn't go well)

 

[LawAspirer]

I am in the same boat. I think the original commenter mentioned in a later post that it was for the winter vs

Then maybe they just haven't gotten to our application yet. But if I recall correctly, some people were already doing ACs

 

[Lawlawland]

Anyone here applied for Simmons AI internship? I would like to know if the process for it was any different than the normal VS application.

 

[nonlawstudent98]

Anyone have any tips for completing the job simulation/VI assessments? Have Freshfields one to do but I’m unsure how best to prepare

 

[l789]

I submitted my Open Day application 2 mns before the deadline (11.57 at night), received the link to the test within 5 mns, submission it the same night around 1 AM and got the invitation to the next test in the morning (8AM) when I woke up. So, everything happened overnight and fast (thus I anticipate it to be automatic).

But I'm yet to hear from them post the second test and VI tho (mostly PFO, coz the VI didn't go well)

Thank you for your detailed and helpful responses. Not quite sure what to assume now, haha.

 

[nbjani]

Freshfelds stage 2 all done - is it weird to say you enjoyed it?

No honestly I had the same experience this morning. The questions seemed fair and straightforward.

 

[johnsmith]

No honestly I had the same experience this morning. The questions seemed fair and straightforward.

Agreed! For anyone querying planning for it, there is the potential to overthink it. I'd just suggest going for it!

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Nope, when I completed the test I received a follow-up email stating I'd passed the benchmark. This was for the winter vs

Sorry to hear, thanks for letting us know!