TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

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

ahh rip I have a virtual ac next week lowkey worried about exactly this 😭😭

Is it for HFW?

Do not stress. I hate anything that is virtual as my personality does noy shine when I am speaking through a screen I also find it hard to pick up on body language which makes it harder for me.

 

[Novaa]

congrats!!! when did they say we can hear back by? I did the sjt over a month ago and its been crickets😢😢

Thank you!! They said and I quote: “We will review your assessment once it is received, however all outcomes will be communicated in February”

Hopefully you’ll get some good news then!!

 

[radssss]

congrats!!! when did they say we can hear back by? I did the sjt over a month ago and its been crickets😢😢

We will review your assessment once it is received, however all outcomes will be communicated in February. Thank you for your patience whilst we do this.

Assuming no acs have been given out for summer vs?

 

[Novaa]

OMG I FORGOT THE CHAT HAD VI QUES I AM THE HAPPIEST GIRL RN😭😭😭😭😭
It’s been hard for me to pass vis

I AM SOOOOO HAPPY BCOS OMGGG I HATE VIs😭😭😭😭

 

[qwerty!]

Is it for HFW?

Do not stress. I hate anything that is virtual as my personality does noy shine when I am speaking through a screen I also find it hard to pick up on body language which makes it harder for me.

nope, bird & bird! tysm, you're right I feel the same way hahah

 

[qwerty!]

Thank you!! They said and I quote: “We will review your assessment once it is received, however all outcomes will be communicated in February”

Hopefully you’ll get some good news then!!

We will review your assessment once it is received, however all outcomes will be communicated in February. Thank you for your patience whilst we do this.

Assuming so acs have been given out for summer vs?

ooo I see thanks so much! and @radssss I applied for spring vs so not sure

 

[radssss]

I AM SOOOOO HAPPY BCOS OMGGG I HATE VIs😭😭😭😭

Pinch me because are u sure they review the apps as well as the vi + chatbot??😭😭😭

 

[YYmasterTC]

Mischon sjt finally!!

Does anyone know if they review apps before sending this or they just review the ai chat and the app is checked at a later stage?

I think they check both before sending SJT

 

[elle woods]

I'm hyperventilating rn I actually forgot how hard it was to balance uni and apps... not to mention societies... why am I important in these societies please leave me alone to write my assignments and prep for my interviews 😭 I am actually so excited to work as a lawyer because this insane time management is going to be put to good use xx

for now I'm going to continue answering emails while I think about when I can schedule in AC prep... 😂

 

[M_m]

Is the Mishcon SJT automatic? I remember reading somewhere on the forum that the firm said it was selective at an OD, but didn’t everyone receive the SJT for spring?

 

[summersun]

Does anyone know whether the SJT for Mishcon is timed? Thanks

 

[Chak]

Has anyone heard from MdR post SJT for Spring?

 

[YYmasterTC]

Does anyone know whether the SJT for Mishcon is timed? Thanks

Its not timed but it says to complete it in like an hour or something - so best to complete it in the time mentioned

 

[Bbhu19]

anyone heard from Perkins Coie?

Perkins becoming the new baker mckenzie

 

[qwerty!]

Is the Mishcon SJT automatic? I remember reading somewhere on the forum that the firm said it was selective at an OD, but didn’t everyone receive the SJT for spring?

did everyone receive it for spring? i thought it was selective too

 

[J1234]

Does anyone know if Mishcon SJT involves as VI as well?

 

[summersun]

did everyone receive it for spring? i thought it was selective too

I received it for Summer. I don't know if it is automatic but it does seem to depend on when people sent their applications (did the AI test in mid november).

 

[yasmars]

did everyone receive it for spring? i thought it was selective too

Not everyone received it for spring.

 

[fTS3002]

Guys, for those who progressed to the VI stage at Baker McKenzie, could you please let me know what scores you got?
I ended up getting 4,7,9,9. I'm not really sure how I feel about the 4 lol

 

[RJ Ruban]

Any insight to Mishcon SJT? Is it just a generic one?