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?

 

[EdiLawStudent]

Is there anyone that still has not recived the DLA CSR? I applied over 10 days ago

 

[Lawstoodent]

Hi everyone - does anyone have any insight into Jones Day’s AC?

 

[solicitor_2028]

Hi guys, I have started preparing for my third application cycle this year alongside working as a paralegal full-time. Upon reflecting on my performance in the past two cycles, I feel like I need to improve my WE section and its structure/content.

Although I got quite a bit of experience during uni (part-time job, uni exec committee roles x2, volunteering x2 , legal internships x2, mini-pupillage x1, open days x8, positions of responsibility x2) I don't think I'm able to utilise it as effectively in my applications.

I noticed I progressed much more in applications that required a CV over applications applied on candid or allhires. I don't know whether this is because I used bullet points in my CV and should be sticking to that for candid and allhires etc too? but I have heard that it's not recommended to write in bullet points unless specified either. Also, I don't know whether there is such a thing as TOO many WE entries and I should perhaps be cutting it down or pooling similar roles into one entries??

I'm in a bit bit of dilemma about this so ANY tips or advice on this would be greatly appreciated!!!!

 

[QuillandCounsel]

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

Same, I got it just now. Are they still going to send out any more acceptances?