TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[Molly16]

For those people who have done HLC's first assessment and received either a rejection or the job sim, how long did they take to get back to you?

I got the job sim invite 3 days after submitting the first assessment

 

[Novaa]

Of course, I’ve gone to start a practice video recording before my SJT/VI and my laptop camera isn’t switching on and is flashing green…. 🫩

 

[yau1234]

Has anyone heard from Winston Taylor re Open Day?

 

[QuillandCounsel]

DLA Piper test invite finally!

Hi! Did the applications bit on your profile change to "Thank you for your interest in DLA Piper. Please complete your assessments as soon as possible." when you received your test?

 

[Connie2410]

The video interview questions for the open day are the same as for the vacation scheme questions. And it's a separate application so even if you don't get the open day you can still apply for the vacation scheme. If you attend an open day you don't have to do the online assessment again when you're applying for the vacation scheme

Thanks so much for this! Do you know if the questions are more soft-skill based or motivational?

 

[rose06]

Thanks so much for this! Do you know if the questions are more soft-skill based or motivational?

last year they were situational I would say

 

[FutureLawyer_]

Is the freshfields first test automatic?

 

[lawstudent8373829]

I thought DLA Piper London Discovery Day application closes at 5pm? Why has it closed already…

 

[aspiringsolicitor2027]

Hoping APC sends out more written exercise invites and congratulations to everyone who has received one so far! It’s not easy so please prep but also be proud of yourselves.

HAPPY NEW WEEK GUYS, KEEP IT PUSHINGGGG

 

[Mayah123]

stage 2 is a mix of SJT and video interview questions

Thank you!

 

[trainee1012]

Anyone heard back from Mayer Brown post VI?