TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[yk1906]

For Skadden's question on our interests outside work, should we tie it back to the firm somehow?

 

[lolololol]

I finished the wg test for CMS but the application page still says take test and when I click on it it says it’s been completed. Does anyone know what to do in this scenario?

 

[BillSikes]

I have insight into Hogan Lovells and Freshfields second test. If anyone needs just drop a DM.

 

[Charles Leclerc]

Are the interviews for Slaughters in batches? Also, have any offers been made?

 

[bh.sa]

Was it competitive, or did everyone get in there?

I'm not completely sure - the email did say let them know to reserve your spot, otherwise they'll give it someone else so I'm assuming there's a waiting list and therefore competitive?

 

[elliece]

HL job sim invite! did the first stage over a month ago so definitely don't worry if you haven't heard yet

 

[cb2056]

is anyone else still waiting for pinsent masons?

 

[Afuturetrainee]

For Skadden's question on our interests outside work, should we tie it back to the firm somehow?

You dont have to

 

[boots pharmacy]

Has anyone heard from Gibson Dunn for the spring/summer vacs?

 

[GiveMeTC2026]

For the DLA application, does the character limit need to be exactly 1500. The questions indicate a limit of up to 1500 characters, but they also mention 1800 characters. I submitted one response that was 1600 characters, and it didn’t indicate that I exceeded the word count. Should I reduce my word count, or is it acceptable as is.

 

[Lawlawland]

May I know how many says we have to complete the chat interview for Mishcon?

The mail says the link expires on 26th December but IDK what it means for the deadline to submit it

 

[fleur]

how do you add extra boxes for the Mishcon work experience and awards and achievements sections?

 

[fleur]

How do you add extra boxes for the Mishcon de Reya work experience and awards & achievements sections. HELP! haha

 

[Lawlawland]

how do you add extra boxes for the Mishcon work experience and awards and achievements sections?

You cannot. You have to choose four experiences that are most suitable out of all the available ones and add them there. At the open day, they said you can highlight other work experiences during your chat with the AI if that seems relevant to the questions it asks you.

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

Please can someone clarify some issues about the budget: @Ram Sabaratnam @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu

Government borrowing is going to be higher than expected over the next 3 years (although promised to decrease in 2029-30 - unsure if this will materialise), is this likely to put pressure on yields and interest rates (despite the fall in yields after the budget announcement + interest rate cut expected in December)? Will it increase borrowing costs? Overall, how does this affect deal activity keeping private credit in mind?

 

[TheSlapDotCom]

Congrats! When did you complete the first test?

thanks so much !! honestly ages ago it was uhh 03. November