TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[IWillGetATC]

just wanted to say i'm losing steam and i'm losing hope

anyone know the chances of getting a TC anywhere without having done any vac schemes... it's looking dire.....

 

[Shaky_Pete]

we require you to complete an online verbal reasoning test and an online deductive reasoning test with our provider, SHL

It took me 32 tries to get 30/30 on the practice VR test.

This must have taken forever! You need a new email address per attempt. Not to mention that annoying survey you have to complete before each test.

 

[trainee4u]

Honestly I feel like I should have to wear a dunce cap for 24 hours every time I submit an application at 23:58.

Oh well Hill Dickinson in, last year they PFOed me with a kinda insulting "you weren't good enough for the SJT, maybe check your spelling and fit for the firm" generic message.

I think this one's better tho.

 

[solicitor_2028]

submitted Covington at 23:56 at last!!! WAR IS OVER!!

P.S. I'm so burnt out from this app season just need SOME good news to keep me going

 

[Winter]

submitted Covington at 23:56 at last!!! WAR IS OVER!!

P.S. I'm so burnt out from this app season just need SOME good news to keep me going

Sent mine in the 2024/2025 cycle at 23:59 and made it to AC. Fingers crossed for u!!

 

[Winter]

Sent mine in the 2024/2025 cycle at 23:59 and made it to AC. Fingers crossed for u!!

Had to double check, I wish I was lying

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

Hi, does anyone know what the recruitment process at Cooley looks like after WG?

Online/Zoom Interview with Associates and then AC - group task, presentation with partner interview

I haven't received the WG invite yet, fingers crossed as ppl who attended Open Days were rejected already.

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

Honestly! This question was the bane of my existence because I just couldn't choose one single event

You should manifest your ability to predict the future and see the past as scarlet witch, the strongest sorcerer who travel through universe!

I am just a human as a lawyer and screaming skill

 

[Mandariner]

did anyone receive a confirmation of submission email after milbank 2nd stage (the critical thinking assessment) because I didn't

 

[trainee4u]

This must have taken forever! You need a new email address per attempt. Not to mention that annoying survey you have to complete before each test.

yeah i've written it up now.

SHL Test

I think I've done this test twice now - it's not that popular for law firms. Have unfortunately gone down a bit of a rabbit hole and it seems that you can practise a lot and basically guarantee success. I'm not a huge fan of this type of test for that reason. Practice tests are here...

www.thecorporatelawacademy.com

 

[user123987]

You should manifest your ability to predict the future and see the past as scarlet witch, the strongest sorcerer who travel through universe!

I am just a human as a lawyer and screaming skill

Live laugh love my girl Wanda

 

[I_hate_pickingusernames]

i hate how we cant save our work experiences on allhires... going through the 19th time of copying and pasting each one and being paranoid that i’ve mis-pasted something this cycle

Use My Locker! MyLockerLawCareers.Nethttps://www.lawcareers.net › MyLCN › MyLocker

 

[trainee4u]

Use My Locker! MyLockerLawCareers.Nethttps://www.lawcareers.net › MyLCN › MyLocker

mylocker doesn't allow you save work experience.

 

[I_hate_pickingusernames]

mylocker doesn't allow you save work experience.

Oh lol yeah you're right - I was convinced the post said grades. Might be time for sleep haha

 

[Afraz Akhtar]

if a firm asks to provide a cv, do we also need to fill out the work experience section? it's optional @Afraz Akhtar

Hey @Bread sorry for the late response to this, but if something is optional, it's usually not relied on in any assessment of your application form. It is either there to make the graduate recruitment's life easier, if they decide to screen off the ATS instead of a CV or it'll be something they may refer to if the process gets heavily competitive.

As it's something you could relatively copy from the CV, I would include it anyway - just to be safe.

Good luck!

 

[tc2026]

urgenttt I’ve been invited to a Bank of England video interview due tomorrow. However, I’ve just been emailed about amended eligibility criteria from the University of Law, which the Bank of England uses for its programme, now requiring Trusts. I achieved a first-class law degree at a top Russell Group university but did not take Trusts as it wasn’t required for my course. I’m unsure how to proceed, especially as the email arrived at 5pm today and I may not receive a response in time. Should I still complete the video interview? Any advice would be appreciated, im sooo upset by this. sigh I wish they disclosed this before.

@Afraz Akhtar do you have any advice for this, please?

 

[J1234]

Heyy congrats, when did you receive the VI? and when did u complete the test?

Oh I feel like I did it ages ago - had lost all hope! I submitted application on 11/12, completed test on 12/12 and then got a VI invite yesterday (16/01)

 

[legal18]

Withers strengths: learning agility and detail

Weakness: relationship builder

Thoughts?

 

[AGB2060]

Also as a heads up for those prepping for Skadden, you'll probably already be aware but just in case: they will have a copy of your CV, application form and written exericse in front of them

Even the Written Exercise?? Do they tend to ask questions abou ti

 

[soph107048]

If anyone has any W&C VI insights or advice I’d be really grateful!

when did you hear back post SJT?