TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[rulebritannia]

Just got the Eversheds email for AC

 

[radssss]

Just got the Eversheds email for AC

Hi, congratulations!! Which office?

 

[martianmcfly]

Hey guys, I have an AC coming up later this month with Bird & Bird. This is my first recruitment cycle and I have never sat an AC. I am a non-law student from a non RG university therefore I haven't had much exposure to the legal field or city law firms. I am unsure how to prepare for the AC and was wondering if anyone here has any guidance and insight they can share with me.

 

[BealMcAlly]

How is everyone approaching scenario based questions in VIs? I used to use a lived example but then realised I was probably not answering the question. I have changed my strategy this year and just giving an analysis of what I am being asked and what my actions would be in steps. I have no idea if this is successful yet but I'm curious to hear from some of you.

 

[tc2026]

still waiting on DLA ac

 

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[abc124]

How is everyone approaching scenario based questions in VIs? I used to use a lived example but then realised I was probably not answering the question. I have changed my strategy this year and just giving an analysis of what I am being asked and what my actions would be in steps. I have no idea if this is successful yet but I'm curious to hear from some of you.

Reed Smith sent some tips to candidates who were unsuccessful post stage 2 and it seems the best approach is to spend the majority of time explaining how you'd tackle the scenario, but add brief examples to highlight relevant skills/show your experiences to add credibility

 

[abc124]

Can someone who got the Akin test pls share how long it took to hear back post app? I really want to work in restructuring and having bombed the Weil Amberjack I'm getting stressed it's a pfo from akin as well lol

 

[applicant3000]

Does anyone know the rough slaughters interview to vs conversion rates? Is it roughly ac numbers?

It's roughly 4 to 1. Hope this helps!

 

[Afuturetrainee]

Just received Gibson Dunn 1st stage. Applied start of September...

Congratulations

Is it for spring or summer

 

[Afuturetrainee]

Can someone who got the Akin test pls share how long it took to hear back post app? I really want to work in restructuring and having bombed the Weil Amberjack I'm getting stressed it's a pfo from akin as well lol

They take an average of 5 weeks to get back

 

[abc124]

They take an average of 5 weeks to get back

Oh wow okay that's a long time, but also really reassuring, thanks a lot!

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Can someone who got the Akin test pls share how long it took to hear back post app? I really want to work in restructuring and having bombed the Weil Amberjack I'm getting stressed it's a pfo from akin as well lol

It took c3 weeks for me. I applied mid Dec and got the test on Monday. Idk if Xmas and NY meant it took longer than usual though. I’m also a fiend for restructuring so hoping Akin or Weil work out!​

 

[Bree]

Heya, checking again if anyone can help with HL Stage 2 insights!! Happy to help with other firms, thank you so much!!

 

[StressedByAMountainOfBooks]

Gibson Dunn PFO after Stage 1 - done the interview 30th Dec. Hope that helps people with there timeline!

 

[jamsparkle]

Freshfields Summer VS AC

 

[thedonnabrief]

Heya, checking again if anyone can help with HL Stage 2 insights!! Happy to help with other firms, thank you so much!!

Hi, do you hvae Goodwin VI insights? Happy to share HL!

 

[Miles Edgeworth]

Hey guys, does anyone know how forgiving grad rec is about background noise in VIs? I have to do my Goodwin one and I do not live in a household where it is easy to get 10 minutes of silence (I have a 5 year old brother who loves doing temper tantrums every 5 seconds and a vocal new puppy). I am just worried that they'll either hear my bro stomping and screaming "FINE" or a dog barking and pfo me

 

[llblawstudent]

Freshfields Summer VS AC

Hey well done, when’d you apply?

 

[jamsparkle]

Hey well done, when’d you apply?

2nd october, completed stage 2 on 25th october