TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[alanshore]

HSFK email saying passed the assessment

Any tips? Haven't done a HSFK assesment before.

 

[NM23x]

Any tips? Haven't done a HSFK assesment before.

Yes, time and accuracy is taken into account, so be accurate but dont take too long choosing your answers and approach the test as a collaborative, highly capable trainee who prioritises the firm's clients. also show resilience in the SJT and applied intellect.

 

[thedonnabrief]

Hi, is anyone still waiting on these firms to send the 1st stage assessment?

Dechert - Applied 7th Sep
Hogan - Applied 9th Sep
Dentons - Applied 9th Sep
Reed Smith - Applied 13th Sep

 

[anon78365222111]

Hi, is anyone still waiting on these firms to send the 1st stage assessment?

Dechert - Applied 7th Sep
Hogan - Applied 9th Sep
Dentons - Applied 9th Sep
Reed Smith - Applied 13th Sep

All but HL, I also don’t think anyone got RS

 

[marshmallow]

Hey, please could you point me towards where it says graduates are welcome to apply. I wanted to apply there but iirc the website says students and those studying for a post-graduate degree

you’re right its really confusing, under ‘how to apply’ it says penultimate students and postgrad students, but under eligibility it then says: ‘While S&C expects most of its applicants to be penultimate-year law students and final-year non-law students, graduates and postgraduates are also eligible.’

 

[lauramw36]

Hi, is anyone still waiting on these firms to send the 1st stage assessment?

Dechert - Applied 7th Sep
Hogan - Applied 9th Sep
Dentons - Applied 9th Sep
Reed Smith - Applied 13th Sep

I didn't apply for the first two but I'm still waiting to hear from RS and Dentons. Hopefully hear some good news today!

 

[avgcower]

Jones Day PFO. Applied last Wednesday.

Was this for the winter vac scheme? I applied last tuesday and still haven't heard.

 

[KH7192]

Hi, did anyone who completed the Ashurst Perkins Coie Cappfinity online assessment receive any confirmation email after?

No I did not and I've emailed the firm to ask about this — usually with other firms you get a confirmation email and when you try to re-enter the assessment website it tells you you've already completed it but nothing from APC after taking their assessment.