TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[yk1906]

Do you think we will hear about Milbank ACs/PFOs after the deadline?

 

[johnsmith]

Got 2/9, 7/9, and 4/9 on my Simmons SJT, up there with some of the strangest SJT's I've completed to date. Is it fair to say that Simmons is a write off?

What did you feel was strange about it?

 

[mxsschanel]

Hi, did anyone hear back from White & Case after final interview? If so, when did you have it?

Hi do you mean the VI or ac?

 

[Julia Wyporkiewicz]

Hi do you mean the VI or ac?

AC

 

[user55998384]

Got 2/9, 7/9, and 4/9 on my Simmons SJT, up there with some of the strangest SJT's I've completed to date. Is it fair to say that Simmons is a write off?

was this for the london or bristol office?

 

[routetotrainingcontract]

Freshfields Stage 2 invite! So happy as I honestly thought I failed the first stage as I’m so bad at WGs. I also got championing our clients as a weakness.

I'm currently hoping i didn't fail the first stage, please when did you complete the first stage? and did you just get the second stage invite today?

 

[yasmars]

I'm currently hoping i didn't fail the first stage, please when did you complete the first stage? and did you just get the second stage invite today?

I completed the test on the 8th and received the invite today. Hbu?

 

[Lawlawland]

Does anyone know Kirkland's exact scheme dates?

They don't have a date yet (they're not sure if there would be a vac scheme). If they decide to have one, it'll be in june-july during the term break.

 

[M85672]

was this for the london or bristol office?

London, Summer VS

 

[lawberri3]

hey does anyone have any advice for the hsf kramer stj and freshfields stage 1 test please? i really want to pass it as its my top choice !

 

[aria_d]

did mine 24th oct, nothing yet

Hi there! Hope youre doing well! Can you tell me what teh second assessment was like, was there any recorded or written elements to it?

 

[TCLAUser1]

Hi I just wanted to ask for some advice! I'm applying to A&O but for the university section they require module/subject grades but they only allow you to put in 20 modules max and I have 30. Should I just record my overall grade for each year instead?

 

[Lawlawland]

hey does anyone have any advice for the hsf kramer stj test. i really want to pass it as its my top choice !

What they told me on the open day:

Do the practice test and be prepared.
Look into the values and culture details of the firm and the descriptions on what they expect from trainee seen online. Compare them with whatever the options given. Align the answers to reflect them. It's untimed but do it with your first instinct.

(Also, unlike most other firms' tests, here score or your percentile doesn't matter. All you have to do is to pass your test, and they'll look into your application.)

Best wishes.

 

[M85672]

What did you feel was strange about it?

Tbf all SJT's throw me off lol, but just thought retrospectively thinking of the questions, I'm not quite sure how they inform the 3 pillars that they measure. Very hard to follow.

 

[shadowboxer909]

They don't have a date yet (they're not sure if there would be a vac scheme). If they decide to have one, it'll be in june-july during the term break.

I love how every other firm plans out whether they'll have a vacation scheme or not well in advance while Kirkland just decides near the time whether they feel like it or not lol.

 

[Natasha Hermer]

does anyone know how long the window is to do the online tests after submitting freshfields online form for training contract application

 

[bh.sa]

They do something called PHirst Steps which is a 1 week work experience for both students and graduates. But I can’t find any info that this scheme will lead to a TC

I asked about PHirst at a law fair, grad rec said it won't lead to a TC - you still have to apply, but the scheme will give you more things to discuss regarding why PH

 

[Lawlawland]

I love how every other firm plans out whether they'll have a vacation scheme or not well in advance while Kirkland just decides near the time whether they feel like it or not lol.

Attending K&E Vac Scheme AC as an aspiring Solicitor would be a canon event. What's in store, A life-changing direct TC Or a painful rejection?

You may never know.

 

[cookedlawstudent]

Freshfields stage 1 online test invite received today, I thought I applied too late 😅

 

[M_m]

Has anyone who submitted Freshfields stage 1 test on Nov 9th or after received a stage 2 invite?