TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

DLA piper interview invite

Congratulations! Is this for london?

 

[nonlawstudent98]

have any offers for w&c winter vs gone out ?

They said we should hear next week!

 

[applicant3000]

Does anyone know when Dechert's open event is/when they'll get back to us? Just says Nov on the website

 

[Dogecoin GC]

Does anyone know when Dechert's open event is/when they'll get back to us? Just says Nov on the website

I'd also like to know that. Waiting for them, PW and Gibson.

 

[meredithgrey]

Any advice for Freshfields and Clyde & Co online test stage 1?

 

[elliece]

Any advice for Freshfields and Clyde & Co online test stage 1?

I haven't done Clyde's, but for Freshfields it is a regular Cappfinity test with sjt and ranking questions, then a watson-glaser style critical thinking test. I would say do the practice tests on their preparation hub and some watson-glaser practice questions and you should be good!

 

[Amgrad]

For Taylor Wessing online tests, is it just the verbal critical thinking test, or is there an element of numerical and/or SJT?

Attended their open day and the HR said there is a timed numerical and verbal tests. The others are untimed.

 

[Meg_Thee_Applicant]

@Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu @Amma Usman hey guys, im just planning the NRF cover letter but its a bit different than the usual. "Tell us why you want to join, what excites you about our programme, and how your skills match our values. Keep it personal and specific."
Im interpreting this as - Why NRF, why this specific TC (training and opportunities), then why me (then match to values). Am I on the write lines? + any suggestions as to structure/content would be amazing. Thank you so much!!!! <3

 

[c.t.tc]

Attended their open day and the HR said there is a timed numerical and verbal tests. The others are untimed.

I’ve done the tests - there were two and they were both timed. They are both verbal reasoning based but one is slightly more varied in terms of question style.

 

[Chriss]

Anything from Akin?

 

[Amgrad]

I’ve done the tests - there were two and they were both timed. They are both verbal reasoning based but one is slightly more varies in terms of question style.

Thx for the correction. I meant verbal and critical thinking test, not numerical. Pardon me I was mixing up with another verbal test which usually paired with numerical.

 

[c.t.tc]

Thx for the correction. I meant verbal and critical thinking test, not numerical. Pardon me I was mixing up with another verbal test which usually paired with numerical.

No worries! I always get mixed up had double checked anyway to remind myself which one it was

 

[yk1906]

Any info on Paul Hastings openings this year? Either for DTC or VS or both....

 

[Lawlawland]

Is there any added advantage if you do the virtual work simulation of the law firms you're applying to?

 

[Bbhu19]

Is there any added advantage if you do the virtual work simulation of the law firms you're applying to?

Some firms like CC want to see you have done their forage whilst others just like to see that you have attempted them

 

[emily3827]

if im reapplying to nrf svs after post-vi rejection, would you recommend redoing the app or can I just use the same one bc realistically not much has changed

 

[applicant3000]

Some firms like CC want to see you have done their forage whilst others just like to see that you have attempted them

Do they ever check the work you uploaded to forage? I definitely did not do them to the standard I would have done had I know they checked

 

[Lawlawland]

Some firms like CC want to see you have done their forage whilst others just like to see that you have attempted them

Thanks for for the inputs!

 

[Amgrad]

Do they ever check the work you uploaded to forage? I definitely did not do them to the standard I would have done had I know they checked

They can't if your profile is private or use another email. I'd personally done some back at college with university email address, not personal email that I used for job application.

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

For Reed Smith, 9/9 for both applied intellect and digital mindset, but 4/9 for both grit and creative force... Is there still a chance?

Hey!

Whilst I'm not too sure on all the considerations they make, I scored 25 overall in my Reed Smith SJT so I'd say that there definitely is still a chance based on your scores!