TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[I’m a celebrity get me out of here - VS/TC edn]

can someone PLEASE send me a link to morgan lewis's app. i cannot for the lifeof me find it on their website

You need to ensure you’re on EMEA and not the US tab when you’re on the website easy mistake!

Then scroll down to London and the application link will be there

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

You need to ensure you’re on EMEA and not the US tab when you’re on the website easy mistake!

Then scroll down to London and the application link will be there

omg you're right, i didn't even see the top down thing !

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

If anyone has done the Gibson Dunn Captivate Assessment - what type of tasks does it include? And what strengths/weaknesses did you get in the report?

It’s a standard Cappfinity assessment so it has SJT and WG questions. Then there’s a proofreading exercise to check for SPAG.

They said it should take an hour but ngl I spent at least 90 to 120 mins. I think the test was untimed so time doesn’t factor in their decision.​

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

Do you require permission to work in the UK?

- i'm an intl student and do already have permission to work in the UK via my visa. do i check off yes or no bcs i dont req sponsorship for the VS but i do for the TC?

 

[ladyhaleinthehouse]

It’s a standard Cappfinity assessment so it has SJT and WG questions. Then there’s a proofreading exercise to check for SPAG.​

Thank you!!

 

[user1320123]

has anyone done baker ac please message me

hii, congrats on the AC! would you mind sharing how many AC dates you could pick from and what dates these were? x

 

[I’m a celebrity get me out of here - VS/TC edn]

Do you require permission to work in the UK?

- i'm an intl student and do already have permission to work in the UK via my visa. do i check off yes or no bcs i dont req sponsorship for the VS but i do for the TC?

I have no clue but I’d assume yes as you do require permission via the UK government which is why you have the Visa. Is there a comment box where you can expand on this further?

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

I have no clue but I’d assume yes as you do require permission via the UK government which is why you have the Visa. Is there a comment box where you can expand on this further?

nope - no extra space unfort! i've been previously instructed to check off 'no' by a mentor (who was a year above at my uni) and was in the same position as me but had offers at freshfields etc. which is why it's so confusing

 

[Ancika]

Is anyone else still waiting for Baker McKenzie to potentially send a VI ? I only just finished my SJT with them on the 18th Jan.

 

[zonnonomo]

nope - no extra space unfort! i've been previously instructed to check off 'no' by a mentor (who was a year above at my uni) and was in the same position as me but had offers at freshfields etc. which is why it's so confusing

if it doesn't allow you to explain any further then check no! i'd err on the side of caution to not be auto rejected for something like that, but if there's any space in the application for extra info, i'd add your visa details + expiration timelines there (perhaps in a "anything else you'd like to tell us" or even in the university page's extra info box if you hold a student/ graduate visa)

 

[floral.tcla]

I wouldn't worry about giving long answers in AC as long as you keep it to the point. My past experience with AC is that the interviewers won't stop you or grade you down for it. You've got this!

Ah thank you!!

 

[YYmasterTC]

Do you require permission to work in the UK?

- i'm an intl student and do already have permission to work in the UK via my visa. do i check off yes or no bcs i dont req sponsorship for the VS but i do for the TC?

I think it depends on how long your visa is valid for, if your visa is expiry then yes you need the permission to work in the UK, but its indefinite leave than no - from my understanding

 

[I’m a celebrity get me out of here - VS/TC edn]

Quick question

Trend = news story?

Is this correct or would it have to be something in the news rather than a trend 🤔

I never really ask questions but this has stumped me

ChatGPT is lost as well

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

if it doesn't allow you to explain any further then check no! i'd err on the side of caution to not be auto rejected for something like that, but if there's any space in the application for extra info, i'd add your visa details + expiration timelines there (perhaps in a "anything else you'd like to tell us" or even in the university page's extra info box if you hold a student/ graduate visa)

thank you sm!!! i was afraid of the auto rejection as well in case they misunderstand that i might need a visa for the VS itself. i know they sponsor for the TC however! anyway - thank you so much i'll definitely add more info where possible

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

Quick question

Trend = news story?

Is this correct or would it have to be something in the news rather than a trend 🤔

I never really ask question but this has stumped me

could be a long term developing trend

 

[aspiringtrainee1]

Does anyone have CC AC or Willkie partner interview insights? I can exchange for final stage DLA, HSF, Fieldfisher, Cooley, feel free to PM me

 

[corporatebaddie1506]

Anyone any updates from Hill Dickinson post online application & video interview?

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Quick question

Trend = news story?

Is this correct or would it have to be something in the news rather than a trend 🤔

I never really ask questions but this has stumped me

ChatGPT is lost as well

I think ‘trend’ more so refers to a string of news stories/developments spanning over weeks/months rather than a isolated development

 

[trainee4u]

bIt’s a standard Cappfinity assessment so it has SJT and WG questions. Then there’s a proofreading exercise to check for SPAG.

They said it should take an hour but ngl I spent at least 90 to 120 mins. I think the test was untimed so time doesn’t factor in their decision.​

I think I've seen the same proofreading exercise about five times now.

Am I dumb or are they really insisting that ize spellings in words more commonly spelt with ise are incorrect?

It felt like they lazily localized (see what I did there?) a US test for UK candidates, then sold the same test over and over again.

 

[amelialbm]

PFO from Taylor wessing😔