TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[CharlieandLola]

Has anyone heard from Simpson Thacher for winter vac scheme?

 

[phoenix11_]

When I applied, I received the test within an hour so I think it’s auto

Is it just SJT without VI?

 

[amitonalfo]

Hi! Does anyone have any insight into HLC stage 3 job sim assessment. Can exchange for Macs stage 2, sidley stage 2 and all stages latham last year

 

[Lawstoodent]

Hi everyone - does anyone have any insight into the Hogan Lovells Job Sim?

 

[siilvert0ngue]

Hi! Does anyone have any insight into HLC stage 3 job sim assessment. Can exchange for Macs stage 2, sidley stage 2 and all stages latham last year

i'm pretty sure it's the same tasks as Macs!

 

[MZJxLadha]

Hey, when did you apply to HLC and when did u complete the test? I did the first test but have not heard back.

Hey. It was around 2 weeks ago

 

[MZJxLadha]

Is it just SJT without VI?

Yes

 

[Fred_Stuart]

Am I meant to have received confirmation after completing my Milbank OA?

 

[jamsparkle]

Am I meant to have received confirmation after completing my Milbank OA?

I didn't, but there was a screen in the browser telling me that I could close my tab after I finished

 

[Narod]

Hey! Has anyone done the Freshfields Stage 2 VI this cycle and would be happy to exchange some info on the questions? I did Latham Stage 2 VI, Dechert Stage 2 assessment/WE, or Macfarlanes Stage 2 VI. Feel free to DM me

 

[Cristiano Ronaldo sui]

@Antoni Trochimowicz sorry to bother you with this question again haha, but would u also have a list of firms that dont do VIs but may include WEs, SJTS etc ? ( You have previously given me a list of firms that progress you directly to acs , but i dont mind doing WEs either )

 

[AlandB]

Could anyone provide insights into Hogan Lovells stage 2? Happy to provide Freshfields and Macfarlanes stage 2 insights in return

 

[Novaa]

I’ve just reviewed one of the applications I submitted and realised I put the year I started the module rather than finished it… on a scale of 1-10, how much of an issue is that? I don’t think the application form specified if they wanted the year I started or finished the module 🫩

 

[londonlawyer]

I’ve just reviewed one of the applications I submitted and realised I put the year I started the module rather than finished it… on a scale of 1-10, how much of an issue is that? I don’t think the application form specified if they wanted the year I started or finished the module 🫩

I think this is fine because I have always put down the year I started the module rather than finished it and have progressed

 

[Novaa]

I think this is fine because I have always put down the year I started the module rather than finished it and have progressed

Pheww perfect!! Love a bit of overthinking

 

[user55998384]

HLC has a stage 3??

 

[MZJxLadha]

HLC has a stage 3??

Oh?

 

[TJ360]

I have a Jones Day interview next week - does anyone else have one/done one?

I have it on 1st.

 

[Antoni Trochimowicz]

@Antoni Trochimowicz sorry to bother you with this question again haha, but would u also have a list of firms that dont do VIs but may include WEs, SJTS etc ? ( You have previously given me a list of firms that progress you directly to acs , but i dont mind doing WEs either )

Hi! Unfortunately I don't have a list to hand, it is something we are working on at TCLA though!

From the places I applied to, Skadden is one of these, alongside Linklaters. I believe (?) Cleary is the same too. I'm really sorry I don't have too many on hand! Hopefully this helps though

 

[Antoni Trochimowicz]

I’ve just reviewed one of the applications I submitted and realised I put the year I started the module rather than finished it… on a scale of 1-10, how much of an issue is that? I don’t think the application form specified if they wanted the year I started or finished the module 🫩

Hey ! You're more than fine, I definitely made worse mistakes in my module sections without spotting them. I think that's one of the better things you could do (unlikely for Graduate Recruitment to even spot it). Keep your head up!!