TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Ijustwanttobealawyer]

Not sure, but the eligibility requirements for its 4 available TCs will be as followed:

1) Oxbridge (obviously)
2) 1st / top 5% of cohort
3) Must have at least 7 vacation scheme offers
4) Able to handle 24 hour work days

That's all!

Nevermind…..

 

[Shiv Lawy]

LOL White & Case PFO because I didn't see the confirmation email had an online assessment attached to the same email FML

 

[Applicant7874652]

When can we expect a response from Travers for VS interviews?

 

[Novaa]

Hey guys, I’m worried about being flagged for cheating on an online test. I was taking a Cappfinity assessment when a friend called. For some reason, when a person calls on Mac, your Safari window slides to the side and your desktop with the call shows. I declined the call and Safari automatically came back to the screen. It didn’t close the browser, so I continued the test.
I’m worried that the removal of Safari from the screen temporarily might result in the company flagging me. It’s not said what exactly they use against cheating, but I would guess opening new tabs/windows would flag you. My dilemma is whether this did. Should I email the trainee recruitment? I’m considering but also don’t want to seem too paranoid. Thanks!

Heyyyy!!

Ok, so I’m pretty sure they do tell us if we have questions about the anti-cheating methods to reach out to them.

So I would just screenshot your call log on your Mac to show what time the call came through and how you declined it. Then explain the situation and it should be okay I hope.

Like really and truly, with the emphasis they place on there being this secret system monitoring us do the test… honest people are bound to be anxious and they shouldn’t penalise you for that.

 

[BealMcAlly]

yeah mine were ok I thought? They asked about their competitor and I gave a thing about Bird & Bird ,what more do you want!?!?!

at least they gave some okish feedback, albeit where is the five!?

However, below are some top tips that we would like to share that may help interview performance in the future.
1. Make sure you are answering the question that you have been asked.
2. When talking about your previous experience, identify the key transferable skills that you have used or developed to face these situations.
3. Avoid using your generative AI to create a script for your answers to video interview questions, as we would like to see you speak with authenticity.
4. Expand your understanding of the role of a solicitor, and the work you will do as a trainee, you can do this by reading day in the life style blogs or attending firm events. Your increased knowledge of the role you are applying for will come across in your responses to our questions.
6. When researching law firms, make sure you have an understanding of the wider commercial field that we operate in, and the full service offering of the firm.

Ooooh, love their attention to detail

 

[trainee4u]

Hey guys, I’m worried about being flagged for cheating on an online test. I was taking a Cappfinity assessment when a friend called. For some reason, when a person calls on Mac, your Safari window slides to the side and your desktop with the call shows. I declined the call and Safari automatically came back to the screen. It didn’t close the browser, so I continued the test.
I’m worried that the removal of Safari from the screen temporarily might result in the company flagging me. It’s not said what exactly they use against cheating, but I would guess opening new tabs/windows would flag you. My dilemma is whether this did. Should I email the trainee recruitment? I’m considering but also don’t want to seem too paranoid. Thanks!

My understanding is that neither Capp nor Amberjack have any kind of client-side proctoring.

There might be something on the server, e.g., response times too short or long, that might flag stuff.

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

Hey guys, I’m worried about being flagged for cheating on an online test. I was taking a Cappfinity assessment when a friend called. For some reason, when a person calls on Mac, your Safari window slides to the side and your desktop with the call shows. I declined the call and Safari automatically came back to the screen. It didn’t close the browser, so I continued the test.
I’m worried that the removal of Safari from the screen temporarily might result in the company flagging me. It’s not said what exactly they use against cheating, but I would guess opening new tabs/windows would flag you. My dilemma is whether this did. Should I email the trainee recruitment? I’m considering but also don’t want to seem too paranoid. Thanks!

I switch screens pretty often (I don't use a full screen) and I don't think they bar you from referring external materials anyway - I often refer to my notes. So I wouldn't worry too much about it!

 

[BealMcAlly]

i mentioned bird and bird too! maybe they have agenda against them lmao

I mentioned birds and powell gilbert which is an offshoot of bristows. I guess they didn't like that.

 

[BobThebIlly]

LOL White & Case PFO because I didn't see the confirmation email had an online assessment attached to the same email FML

That happened to me TWICE

 

[shadowbaklava]

Didn't have time to proofread my answer for White & Case WE. My advice for anyone who hasn't done it yet is to really protect your time.

 

[adfs456]

Should i assume PFO if I haven't heard anything from S&M, Sidley, and SPD?

 

[Sophia L]

When can we expect a response from Travers for VS interviews?

They told me they will reply to applicants around the end of Feb

 

[johnsmith]

Lol was it Burges Salmon because that was one of my favourite firms and to be repeatedly messaged about the AC I didn’t do enraged me

Was it that person who messages sometimes 5 times and also seems to keep making new accounts?

 

[Dd26289293]

Should I assume PFO from Kirkland post-AC?

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Someone DMed me "hey congrats on your AC, when is urs".

Like bro, you've been a member for 4 years, you've made two posts in that time, and you're asking me for info and could have said like "hey congrats on your AC, I'm X nice to meet you, I'm going on 10th", just annoying tbh

got that same DM...

 

[Deleted member 43292]

Someone DMed me "hey congrats on your AC, when is urs".

Like bro, you've been a member for 4 years, you've made two posts in that time, and you're asking me for info and could have said like "hey congrats on your AC, I'm X nice to meet you, I'm going on 10th", just annoying tbh

I love it when I reply and they just never reply ever again - not even a thank you or anything...even when I ask a question back

 

[Donna Paulsen]

Was it that person who messages sometimes 5 times and also seems to keep making new accounts?

LOL yes I genuinely felt like I was being ragebaited

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

W&C PFO today. genuinely annoyed with that one cause it is a firm I really like but...we move ig

 

[Novaa]

I love it when I reply and they just never reply ever again - not even a thank you or anything...even when I ask a question back

OMG WAIT-

Okay not to show how petty I am, but I was recently trying to figure out how to delete my messages on a private thread. Because I thought someone left me on read after I gave them help on an AC, then the thank you came

 

[Donna Paulsen]

OMG WAIT-

Okay not to show how petty I am, but I was recently trying to figure out how to delete my messages on a private thread. Because I thought someone left me on read after I gave them help on an AC, then the thank you came

Someone kicked me out of a private conversation once because I aired them lol. x
Literally got a notification that I was kicked out and everything... alright there's me told!!!