TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[PermanentParalegal]

Still waiting! How about you?

Still waiting. I think we’re cooked

 

[TortillaTC]

Still waiting. I think we’re cooked

I think so too but let’s see, others got PFOs already so you never know.

 

[user123987]

Hey guys,

Does anyone have any insights into Hill Dickinsons VI and test? I can provide insights into DLA Piper, AG, ES, CMS, Clyde & Co, Pinsent, NRF etc

Thanks!

 

[soph107048]

Does anyone know if the Taylor Wessing written exercise is done while on a zoom call/video call with recruiters? In the invitation email it said "we look forward to meeting you online," so I was just wondering what the format was, i.e. if you just do it yourself or have to be on a call with other applicants or recruiters? would be grateful if anyone knows

 

[EfficientBag123]

Did u get an official PFO?

No not yet.

 

[tc2026]

hey is the AG voice interview like a telephone interview?

 

[Miles Edgeworth]

Does anyone know if the Taylor Wessing written exercise is done while on a zoom call/video call with recruiters? In the invitation email it said "we look forward to meeting you online," so I was just wondering what the format was, i.e. if you just do it yourself or have to be on a call with other applicants or recruiters? would be grateful if anyone knows

It is a zoom call with a recruiter and other test takers. It totally caught me off guard at first and I was even worried I was going to get a PFO for not looking personable cause I just was not ready for human interaction 💀

 

[t2so]

Hi
For people who received the TW WE for summer. Dif you get your allocated slot yet? Just being paranoid that I didn't put my email correctly in the form

Have just been given my allocated slot fyi

 

[soph107048]

It is a zoom call with a recruiter and other test takers. It totally caught me off guard at first and I was even worried I was going to get a PFO for not looking personable cause I just was not ready for human interaction 💀

omg thanks so much for letting me know I was about to make the same mistake. on a side note that format is mildly terrifying ahaha

 

[silonthesofa]

Does anyone know if the Taylor Wessing written exercise is done while on a zoom call/video call with recruiters? In the invitation email it said "we look forward to meeting you online," so I was just wondering what the format was, i.e. if you just do it yourself or have to be on a call with other applicants or recruiters? would be grateful if anyone knows

It's a video call via their online platform. You'll be in a virtual room with other candidates, you will all have your cameras on. You'll join, they'll give you a brief and then you begin.

 

[Z48]

hey is the AG voice interview like a telephone interview?

When you’re recording it looks like a video interview but grad rec don’t see the video when assessing

 

[soph107048]

It is a zoom call with a recruiter and other test takers. It totally caught me off guard at first and I was even worried I was going to get a PFO for not looking personable cause I just was not ready for human interaction 💀

also we dont have to present what we write, right? as in do we just complete it and submit and leave the call?

 

[silonthesofa]

also we dont have to present what we write, right? as in do we just complete it and submit and leave the call?

No presentation (lol)

 

[ilikelaw]

what kind of questions should you prepare for for a VI? aside from why you / why law / why the firm?

 

[BealMcAlly]

what kind of questions should you prepare for for a VI? aside from why you / why law / why the firm?

Some firms include commercial awareness questions. Mostly competency and scenario based questions.

 

[TCGrad1642]

have white and case, akin and milbank given out all their acs for spring?

 

[summersun]

Have just been given my allocated slot fyi

thanks ! Got the email too so must have filled the form correctly

 

[iklawapps]

Out of curiosity, what's the longest someone has been waiting after an AC and still gotten a positive response rather than a PFO :' )

If it's been over a week, I should probably move on huh?

 

[Novaa]

what kind of questions should you prepare for for a VI? aside from why you / why law / why the firm?

Commercial Awareness:

- What challenges/opportunities for Clients? (Look at their strategic vision / [Core Practice Areas] trends for 2026 presentations)

- What clients look for in firms?

- Tell us about a deal that interests you (Prepare to include why? How the firm can advise?)

I think this should give you a solid foundation for any commercial awareness question

Competency:

- I would have two STAR examples you could mention for the following core competencies (Collaboration, Communication, Conflict Management, Time Management, Leadership)

 

[Deleted member 43292]

Out of curiosity, what's the longest someone has been waiting after an AC and still gotten a positive response rather than a PFO :' )

If it's been over a week, I should probably move on huh?

Did they tell you when to expect to hear back?

Sometimes if there are ACs still to run after you've done yours, it can take much longer to hear back. Most firms have to finish all their ACs before they take some time to make final decisions. Obviously other firms do things differently, especially if they give out offers on a rolling basis