TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[TheSlapDotCom]

has anyone done the HSF Kramer SJT yet?

js the first online assessment u mean? if so, yes, ive done it!

 

[user55998384]

js the first online assessment u mean? if so, yes, ive done it!

how did you find it? any tips?

 

[WiddyJ]

has anyone received hogan lovells job simulation for summer recently?

 

[user55998384]

js the first online assessment u mean? if so, yes, ive done it!

also do they tell you immediately as to whether you have passed it?

 

[abc124]

Hi @abc124

Our application form does ask for GCSE qualification, each topic, and each grade to be listed, so I suspect it could be an issue you're experiencing accessing the system.

Thanks!

Kirsty

Hi Kirsty,

Thank you very much for letting me know! I’ve contacted Vantage about the issue, so hopefully it’ll be resolved soon. If not, would it be alright to submit my application and reach out to you directly as well?

 

[Mikeross750]

also do they tell you immediately as to whether you have passed it?

they told me the next day when I took it last year, but I'm waiting for the fourth day this time around

 

[Kirsty Wilkins]

Hi Kirsty,

Thank you very much for letting me know! I’ve contacted Vantage about the issue, so hopefully it’ll be resolved soon. If not, would it be alright to submit my application and reach out to you directly as well?

Hi @abc124 ,

Yes, absolutely, and with the couple of other people who have reported this same thing I've checked and their GCSE results are in the application, so it may be that they are pulled through automatically somehow.

Thanks!

Kirsty

 

[TCSeeker999]

anyone heard anything from dentons? i submitted my app on 22 sept and still nothing.

 

[sooae]

If anyone didn’t get involved this year I’d really recommend participating in the Aspiring Solicitors Commercial Awareness competition - there was a phenomenal room of finalists to meet and learn from and the AS team are so slick in how they run it and support everyone.

At least one winner is on TCLA as well 💪 (not me!)

Missed the quarterfinals because I was unwell but definitely trying again next year!

 

[jamsparkle]

milbank open day invite - thought i'd have to do tests or something but i don't recall any

 

[emily3827]

has anyone heard from simmons post ac?

 

[ninarosee]

was anyone allocated to CMS through 10k black interns? dm me if you were pls!

 

[YS391]

anyone heard anything from dentons? i submitted my app on 22 sept and still nothing.

Nope nothing here either. I applied ages ago too to their London scheme.

 

[Harvey Specter]

Does anyone have insight into the Hogan Lovells Job Sim (stage 2). Can trade for insights in other firms. Would really appreciate it.​

 

[user55998384]

why did i think freshfields closed apps on the 27th? its the 1st???

 

[Starfish31]

For the Slaughters DTC - who should I address the cover letter to? And does it have to be a page long?

 

[LCamilaPG]

Just got rejected from DLA Piper, but I didn't even receive the online assessment... Is this normal?

 

[LCamilaPG]

why did i think freshfields closed apps on the 27th? its the 1st???

Both VACS and TC close on the 2/12 but it's on a rolling basis so you should apply sooner rather than later...

 

[pepsicola96]

Bird and Bird WG!!! Does anyone know if this automatic or after written app review?

 

[Harvey Specter]

For the Slaughters DTC - who should I address the cover letter to? And does it have to be a page long?

I think it should be addressed to Janine Arnold. I recall them saying it at a virtual event. The letter should be a page long maximum.​