TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[aspringlawyer25]

Hey,

Has anyone here advanced to stage two of the Freshfields application process?

I just had a few questions on the format of that part of the assessment/questions that may have come up.

Best,
Emmanuel.

I believe that was the job simulation test. Someone on the group explained in detail what the job sim is like with respect to Latham, it's the same format.

 

[sjm251102]

Can anyone share what the White & Case online assessment involves, e.g., SJT, WG, verbal and numerical reasoning? Are there any VI questions as part of the assessment? This is for the White & Case WVS.​

Can anyone share what the White & Case online assessment involves, e.g., SJT, WG, verbal and numerical reasoning? Are there any VI questions as part of the assessment? This is for the White & Case WVS.​

Hey, there is no VI questions (however I applied to the summer VS so I presume the cappfinnity test is the same?)

 

[cheeseontoast]

Is linklaters academic requirements as strict as HSF kramer? Strict as in 2:1 in all module. I have a 2:1 overall, but have 2 2:2 modules, and probably without mitigating circumstances 😬

 

[elliece]

Any insight on how long after application I can expect the Bird & Bird WG test (if I progress to that stage)? It's been about 2 weeks, so I'm wondering if that means PFO. (edit: this is for Spring Vac Scheme)

 

[WhattheKeck?]

Cleary AC! :0

 

[c.t.tc]

Any insight on how long after application I can expect the Bird & Bird WG test (if I progress to that stage)? It's been about 2 weeks, so I'm wondering if that means PFO. (edit: this is for Spring Vac Scheme)

Try not to stress about it I'm sure there is still time for you to get it - right at the beginning of the application window it was taking a little over a week so it would make sense for it to take a longer now since I'm sure there is some application backlog!

 

[sjm251102]

Anyone heard anything from W&C SVS yet? I know I’m pretty early and I saw they have dished out batches of WVS VIs - assuming they will do SVS way after?

 

[aodsa12]

It takes around 7 working days! Mine was just at the end of the 8th day though so give or take

Hi, do you know if offers are made via email or via a call first?

 

[anon78365222111]

should I assume Hogan Lovells PFO for their WVS if I completed the Job Sim on the 3rd of Oct and haven’t heard back yet

Wondering the same thought I smashed their job Sim tbh

 

[abc124]

Wondering the same thought I smashed their job Sim tbh

Did mine on the 5th and haven’t heard back either, have they even started sending out AC invites?

 

[msclm]

Hi, do you know if offers are made via email or via a call first?

If you are still referring to Sidley, offers are made via phone call first

 

[anon78365222111]

Did mine on the 5th and haven’t heard back either, have they even started sending out AC invites?

I think one person said last week they received an invite. But that was one person so maybe they’ve only just started ?

 

[JBM]

There’s an interview stage before the AC though? Did they do the interview as well then?

yeh

 

[WS]

Does anyone know how long it takes for Dechert to send AC invites after the WE?

 

[msclm]

Does anyone know how long it takes for Dechert to send AC invites after the WE?

Was just over 3 weeks for me

 

[elliece]

Try not to stress about it I'm sure there is still time for you to get it - right at the beginning of the application window it was taking a little over a week so it would make sense for it to take a longer now since I'm sure there is some application backlog!

Thank you so much! I will try 🤣

 

[abc124]

I think one person said last week they received an invite. But that was one person so maybe they’ve only just started ?

Oh true I forgot! Hopefully, I think early next week is the latest they can still reasonably send AC invites if they want to give people any notice and also be done before the scheme

 

[BillSikes]

Is linklaters academic requirements as strict as HSF kramer? Strict as in 2:1 in all module. I have a 2:1 overall, but have 2 2:2 modules, and probably without mitigating circumstances 😬

Yes they want 2.1 across all modules. Source: their TikTok.

 

[GT1205H]

Did mine on the 5th and haven’t heard back either, have they even started sending out AC invites?

Wondering the same thought I smashed their job Sim tbh

Let’s keep each other posted! This cycle has been so draining

 

[lawyersum]

does anybody have any idea how to answer this question, what sort of example to use: What motivates you? Please support this with an example of where you demonstrated your drive and motivation (300 words). I am literally so stumped atm, especially as I've already answered the firm's two other questions on leadership and teamwork... 😢