TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[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?

 

[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 - Presiding Partner]

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?

 

[Legallywhatever]

What is generally considered a 'good' percentile for verbal reasoning tests?

 

[summersun]

Hi I was wondering if anyone had any advice on the following question for HFW:
Please identify an issue currently in the mainstream media and explain how this is likely to impact the clients that HFW represents and the type of work that the firm undertakes. 350w

What type of issue should be considered? is it only something legal?
I have failed every application with that type of questions so woudl love any advice!

 

[TA04]

i got the same - what did you get on the first 2 amberjack grids?

furthest to the right - how about you?

 

[Marble_Moth]

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

Congrats!! When did you apply if you don't mind me asking? ... expecting a pfo lol

 

[pepsicola96]

Congrats!! When did you apply if you don't mind me asking? ... expecting a pfo lol

So was I, don't lose hope yet! I applied 9 days ago, I've seen loads of people hearing back after as little as one day or two weeks so I'm not sure what their process is, but if you've not been rejected then you're still in it I think.

 

[TheSlapDotCom]

has anyone received hogan lovells job simulation for summer recently?

yes literally 5 minutes ago!