TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[itsfearless15]

Anyone who got Freshfields stage 2 invitation, how did your stage 1 assessment feedback report look like? Any particular weaknesses or strengths?

 

[Hopeful applicant]

Is the freshfields application

Anyone who got Freshfields stage 2 invitation, how did your stage 1 assessment feedback report look like? Any particular weaknesses or strengths?

structured differently than last year? I think I remember there being a capfinity test that included video interviews. Or do you mean that stage two is the AC?

 

[Lovelaw77]

Hey everyone, I was just wondering if anyone had any tips for HLC WVS first stage assessment?

 

[itsfearless15]

Is the freshfields application

structured differently than last year? I think I remember there being a capfinity test that included video interviews. Or do you mean that stage two is the AC?

I think it might be different than last year? I'm not sure though! But it seems like there is a stage 2 test that is called that and includes VI, which is conditional on passing stage 1 (which is the general SJT/Critical reasoning test) - was just curious to know what qualities might be limiting for getting forward to stage 2 if anyone did receive an invitation to that stage

 

[BM99]

Does anyone know or have an idea about the benchmark for A&O's online assessment? (The number of excels/potentials etc.)?

 

[rose06]

Anyone who got Freshfields stage 2 invitation, how did your stage 1 assessment feedback report look like? Any particular weaknesses or strengths?

I had in strengths thriving under pressure, embracing transformation, and championing clients. In weaknesses - challenging myself and delivering extraordinary outcomes. But ultimately, I think all the 11 competencies are weighted equally, and it's about your overall score. So, even your 'weaknesses' might actually be really high scores if you did well overall.

 

[e.jy336]

Has anyone heard from HLC or Sidley post tests?