TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[TCLA Moderator]

Hi everyone,

Tensions tend to run higher around this time of year, with the stress of the application process. Everyone is really helpful to each other and we want to make it stays that way.

If you notice someone is being unhelpful in the forum, you can report the post and we'll be notified. But please don't argue with them in the forum.

Thanks so much and wishing you good luck!

 

[jojo23]

Does the result come out immediately like CC WGT?

Nah, I applied and took the test in oct/Nov...cant remember specifically

 

[Deleted member 43292]

Interesting for my OD application, I got self-motivation & effective communication as strengths, but personal responsibility as my development and didn't get invited to the VI - the irony being the roles I have at work are all about taking personal responsibility.

I'm about to cry hahah I keep getting personal responsibility as my area for development - I don't think I'll be making it to the next stage AGAIN the irony is that, like you, I actively take on positions of responsibility irl and love seeking more work to take ownership of. Haha I think I will be getting a Latham PFO soon

 

[zonnonomo]

I'm about to cry hahah I keep getting personal responsibility as my area for development - I don't think I'll be making it to the next stage AGAIN the irony is that, like you, I actively take on positions of responsibility irl and love seeking more work to take ownership of. Haha I think I will be getting a Latham PFO soon

imo one of the better weaknesses to get, got invited to macfarlanes ac with the same development area

 

[yk1906]

I'm about to cry hahah I keep getting personal responsibility as my area for development - I don't think I'll be making it to the next stage AGAIN the irony is that, like you, I actively take on positions of responsibility irl and love seeking more work to take ownership of. Haha I think I will be getting a Latham PFO soon

But haven’t you got a VS offer? I would suggest you work super hard to convert it to TC instead of worrying about other rejections!! You’ll make it regardless

 

[zonnonomo]

haha I love that - do you have any advice on how to prepare for it? I've never even heard of arctic shores before this

they are a bunch of mini games that test your reaction time/ alertness more than any other ability imo

so do them when you feel most alert, which for me is 3-4 hours after waking up

being a gamer also helps, i played some valorant matches before attempting gowling's arctic shores & scored 20/20 lol

but if you're not a gamer you could also practice with some online iq games right before jumping in the assessment already fired up

 

[Deleted member 43292]

But haven’t you got a VS offer? I would suggest you work super hard to convert it to TC instead of worrying about other rejections!! You’ll make it regardless

I’m definitely going to work as hard as I can to convert, but I guess the nerves don’t stop until a TC is actually secured haha.

I’m also really interested in them because of their FinTech work, so it would be great to experience the firm in person. But thank you for the encouragement

 

[manifestingthetc]

I'm about to cry hahah I keep getting personal responsibility as my area for development - I don't think I'll be making it to the next stage AGAIN the irony is that, like you, I actively take on positions of responsibility irl and love seeking more work to take ownership of. Haha I think I will be getting a Latham PFO soon

If it helps, i received personal responsibility as an area for development and I passed it so I wouldn't worry too much

 

[manifestingthetc]

Ooh ok that's reassuring to know, thank you so much for sharing!! If it's okay with you, would you mind indicating what the strengths were also? Also congrats on getting to the next stage!!

No worries - it was judgement and effective communication! what did you get?

 

[Deleted member 43292]

No worries - it was judgement and effective communication! what did you get?

!!! I got the same omg

aaa fingers crossed thennn

 

[Deleted member 43292]

No worries - it was judgement and effective communication! what did you get?

I also love your username and your pfp (so chic) btw

 

[zonnonomo]

ooh omg that sounds fun but intimidating haha - congrats on getting 20/20 on Gowling's test! that's insane.
I used to be a gamer, but on my iPad hahaha, the keyboard is my absolute enemy, would love touchscreen reaction games ngl.

would you say we would need to know the layout of the keyboard well as well if it's all about reacting fast with the keys?

thanks! ipad gaming peak fr but no the only two keys you'll be using are Q and P lol you'll be fine!!! good luck

 

[safari3]

Hi all,

I’m completing my Fieldfisher application and have a question about the “Qualifications” section. Each education entry has two parts:

1. School / Educational Establishment Name, Start Date, End Date
2. Qualification Name (QN), Qualification Type (QT), Qualification Result (QR), Date Obtained

For example, following Freshfields’ format and examples:

• QN: English
• QT: GCSE / A-Level / Degree / Other
• QR: Grade / Level

I’m unsure how to interpret this for my undergraduate degree (BA English, UC Berkeley). Am I meant to list the entire degree as one qualification (e.g., QN: English, QT: Degree, QR: First, Date: 2022) or list each module as a separate qualification? There doesn’t seem to be anywhere else to input modules. I’ve emailed Fieldfisher directly and am waiting for a response, but I wanted to see if anyone here has gone through this and how they did it.


Thanks for any insight!

Hey! I think they only require your degree and overall grade and not a breakdown of your modules. But I’d wait until they respond to you directly if you have emailed them (as long as it’s before the deadline obvs)

 

[QuillandCounsel]

Does anyone know what kind of benchmark Gowling might be looking for on their test to pass to VI?

 

[Deleted member 43292]

thanks! ipad gaming peak fr but no the only two keys you'll be using are Q and P lol you'll be fine!!! good luck

haha okay thank you so much!! (p.s. I think all valorant players are really cool - never got a chance to play it myself, but I loved watching ppl play haha)

 

[jojo23]

lowkey excited to do nrf's arctic shoreslove pressing some Q-P like a frantic monkey

Im mentally preparing to be ragebaited by the facial expressions task (they all look the same)...

 

[Deleted member 43292]

good timing guys, just got the test

 

[nicoledm]

did anyone hear good or bad post WG for CMS regions?

 

[fc.c92]

Is it likely that DLA has sent out all their telephone interview invites (for London office)?

 

[manifestingthetc]

good timing guys, just got the NRF test

MEE TOO