TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[tjeya26]

For anyone who completed the online tests for Osborne Clarke, how long after submitting your application did you receive the test, and how many days were you given to complete it?

 

[llblawstudent]

Hey, people that have VIs for W&C, when did you apply? I applied for spring as choice 1 in December, haven’t heard back, wondering if it’s a pfo or they’re just in order. Curious as I saw someone with an AC earlier on the forum

 

[floral.tcla]

Yeah during my call with early careers they said we would hear back early in the new year with an app update cos they’re reviewing our VI atm over a few weeks period to determine final AC invites.​

thanks!

 

[user55998384]

Both. It took about a week for me to hear back from the amberjack being progressed. Before that it took 9 days after the deadline to receive an SJT. Yet to hear anything about the AC though.

hey!! is the initial SJT automatic - sorry if i misunderstoof

 

[nooreb]

This ^^^^^

And yea the VI was very unconventional - it tested how well you know the firm & commercial priorities
But 30s to prep was insane

Can you share how many questions were asked and how long you had to answer each one please? Thank you

 

[James Wakefield]

RS assessment, applied deadline ☺️

 

[spamelinazoid]

RS assessment, applied deadline ☺️

Cannot believe they actually managed to do it before NY. Guess those moving forward will hear back today?

 

[ADhillon01]

Thank you Reed Smith, my inbox feels alive again 🫀

 

[spamelinazoid]

RS assessment, applied deadline ☺️

Also congrats! when did you hear back?

 

[EfficientBag123]

hey!! is the initial SJT automatic - sorry if i misunderstoof

No, they review each thing at every stage.

 

[johnsmith]

RS assessment, applied deadline ☺️

Same, also on deadline

 

[EfficientBag123]

A

Can you share how many questions were asked and how long you had to answer each one please? Thank you

3 with 90sec each

 

[kukubird]

Does anyone know if the Akin test is automatic, I applied last week and haven't received anything yet.

 

[tom-sawyer]

Does anyone know if the Akin test is automatic, I applied last week and haven't received anything yet.

It's not automatic, if you pass the application stage then you get the test

 

[kukubird]

It's not automatic, if you pass the application stage then you get the test

Thanks!

 

[iwatchsuits]

For anyone who completed the online tests for Osborne Clarke, how long after submitting your application did you receive the test, and how many days were you given to complete it?

I received the test link around two weeks after applying (I think I applied the day after applications opened). They give 5 days to complete it

 

[M85672]

How long did it take people to receive the Milbank test? I submitted last night

 

[tom-sawyer]

Am I right in saying for Debevoise & Plimpton you have to apply for the Open Day to be considered for the vacation scheme?

 

[spamelinazoid]

How long did it take people to receive the Milbank test? I submitted last night

1 day

 

[spamelinazoid]

The radio silence from Reed Smith is cooking me. Do i just accept defeat?? Any other deadline apply-ers still waiting??