TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[flower1]

Hello @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu
In video interview question - why this firm - can explicitly state the firm's competitors and mention why this firm is 'better' or is it better to just say compared to US competitors in general? I have a firm I can directly contrast but I don't know how this will come across.

Thank you

 

[WeGotThis!]

Does anyone know any good sources to practice the Arctic Shores test?

 

[emily3827]

Does anyone know any good sources to practice the Arctic Shores test?

jobtestprep but i don’t think it’s free unless your uni has access

 

[TCSeeker999]

is 4,4,3,3 in arctic shores enough to pass from initial stage to VI stage for NRF SVS?

 

[whywhy88]

Is DLA Piper WG automatic?

 

[Lawlawland]

How cruel is Links WGT?

 

[DavidJC]

Is it true that FF Stage 1 has far more WG questions than the other SJT/WG tests?

Just need to plan out my time and find enough time to do it in one go if it really does have a lot of questions and needs much more than the 60 minutes suggested in the test invite

 

[yasmars]

Is it true that FF Stage 1 has far more WG questions than the other SJT/WG tests?

Just need to plan out my time and find enough time to do it in one go if it really does have a lot of questions and needs much more than the 60 minutes suggested in the test invite

The WG section is pretty substantial yes. But you are measured on speed and accuracy so you have to work through the questions quickly to score well. I think the full test took me under two hours to complete.

 

[GKT]

Anyone applied for DWF Open days? Getting close to the event day now and still haven't heard anything

 

[DavidJC]

The WG section is pretty substantial yes. But you are measured on speed and accuracy so you have to work through the questions quickly to score well. I think the full test took me under two hours to complete.

Ah ok, thanks, I'll just plan it around a greater period of free time then

 

[e.jy336]

Is Sullivan & Cromwell rolling? I saw on one forum that its not but another said it is?

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Is Sullivan & Cromwell rolling? I saw on one forum that its not but another said it is?

Hello!

Yes, it looks like they are rolling! @Amma Usman took the time to email firm graduate recruitment teams to confirm, and has updated the list here.

Best of luck with the application!

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

Hello @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu
In video interview question - why this firm - can explicitly state the firm's competitors and mention why this firm is 'better' or is it better to just say compared to US competitors in general? I have a firm I can directly contrast but I don't know how this will come across.

Thank you

Hello!

I would avoid naming a specific competitor in a video interview - directly calling out another firm can sound a bit negative, and it risks shifting the focus away from why you actually want this firm.

You can still make the comparison, but I’d keep it broader - for example, “compared to some US firms” or “compared to others in the market”. Then focus on the positive reasons you’re drawn to this firm: the culture, training, work, sectors, or anything unique about the firm that stands out to you.

Overall, it’s better to frame it as “this is what attracts me here” rather than “this is why that firm isn’t right”.

I hope that helps - best of luck with your application!

 

[c.t.tc]

How cruel is Links WGT?

I haven’t done it myself but have heard it’s more your typical WG

 

[yk1906]

When should we hear from Milbank post both tests?

 

[jojo23]

How many days do we get to complete the Clifford chance wg? They sent me the email without a date😵‍💫

 

[sadboi]

Dechert PFO post-interview...

 

[user9809]

How many days do we get to complete the Clifford chance wg? They sent me the email without a date😵‍💫

My email said - before 1159PM (UK time) on Sunday 23 November 2025

 

[llblawstudent]

Dechert PFO post-interview...

Wvs?

 

[sadboi]

Wvs?

Yup! Which is unfortunate but i guess it's a sign to book my trip to Spain for the winter!