TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[Unknowncabbage]

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

you reckon I'm cooked if I did the test last Thursday, and not heard anything back?

 

[WillYouGiveMeATC]

Does anyone what DLA test is like is it SJT or neurodiversity test. Is their test the same test used by Fieldfisher and WBD last year.

 

[Legal seeker]

DLA CRS and Freshfields OA, received all in the same day! Any insight on either would be appreciated!

 

[Novaa]

Does anyone what DLA test is like is it SJT or neurodiversity test. Is their test the same test used by Fieldfisher and WBD last year.

DLA CRS and Freshfields OA, received all in the same day! Any insight on either would be appreciated!

Congrats!! When did you submit your DLA and Freshfields?

Just trying to understand the turnaround as I still need to do Freshfields.

 

[Novaa]

Does anyone have Freshfields' official GR contact email? I'm unable to find it Lord knows why!

ukearlycareers@freshfields.com

 

[insomnia]

Slaughter and May direct tc PFO, im feeling really defeated about not getting anything this cycle but still need to hear from Sidley, A&O Sherman, Reed Smith (no assessment yet), and Dechert (no assessment yet). I plan on applying to more firms, but I'm worried I am approaching applications wrong tho I have looked at what recruitment and TCLA forums recommend in your responses.

 

[Minhee]

Does anyone know the word count for Baker McKenzie's SVS application questions. They don't appear on the page but I'm not sure if this is just the case for me or it's the case for everyone.

Sorry I can't be of more help here, but if you can't find an answer, I would write to their Grad Rec and see!

 

[Legal seeker]

Congrats!! When did you submit your DLA and Freshfields?

Just trying to understand the turnaround as I still need to do Freshfields.

I submitted Freshfields on Friday (02/10) and DLA (28/09)

 

[Minhee]

Hi, has anyone been able to access the addleshaw goodddd spring vac scheme application page? I can’t find it to save my life

I'm not sure, but could this be it: https://joinus.addleshawgoddard.com...ontract-london-london-england-united-kingdom? If not, I would definitely recommend writing to their Grad Rec!

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Does anyone have Freshfields' official GR contact email? I'm unable to find it Lord knows why!

ukearlycareers@freshfields.com

 

[Minhee]

Any inisghts on the Hogan Lovells job simulation assessment? Especially what the questions for the video interview part are? Thanks!

Unfortunately, I have never personally completed it, but I found this thread on it from last year: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy.com/forum/threads/hogan-lovells-job-simulation-assessment.10028/ where Abbie gives some general SJT and written exercise tips.

Sorry I can't be of more help here! Do let me know if you have any specific questions, and best of luck!

 

[rrr]

Slaughter and May direct tc PFO, im feeling really defeated about not getting anything this cycle but still need to hear from Sidley, A&O Sherman, Reed Smith (no assessment yet), and Dechert (no assessment yet). I plan on applying to more firms, but I'm worried I am approaching applications wrong tho I have looked at what recruitment and TCLA forums recommend in your responses.

It's still very early days!

 

[Minhee]

Hi guys, I was doing my Clifford Chance WGT when it submitted automatically at like 10mins. I have sent an email to recruitment but will they do anything about it? they have already sent me a report and automated rejection.

I'm sorry to hear that happened to you! You definitely did the right thing by emailing Grad Rec. Unfortunately, different firms have different policies on these sorts of glitches, but I hope it works out and you get to re-take it.

 

[Novaa]

Slaughter and May direct tc PFO, im feeling really defeated about not getting anything this cycle but still need to hear from Sidley, A&O Sherman, Reed Smith (no assessment yet), and Dechert (no assessment yet). I plan on applying to more firms, but I'm worried I am approaching applications wrong tho I have looked at what recruitment and TCLA forums recommend in your responses.

Just echoing what rrr said, it's still really early in the cycle, and it's so easy to compare your timeline to everyone else's when it's all so public.

But, I've just realised I don't think I have ever secured a single AC by October. They all came after Christmas, some as late as summer. There's still plenty of time to make this work!

Rooting for you!

 

[MZJxLadha]

Bevan Brittan is now open. Just noticed their vac scheme recruitment process now includes a written exercise after the video interview stage. Until now, it was just a written application + video interview.

 

[Minhee]

Ashurst written exercise invite! Does anyone have any tips? This is my first written exercise and I would really appreciate it!

Hi! Huge congratulations on reaching the written ex stage That's a wonderful achievement! I hope it goes well and wish you all the best of luck.

I was very nervous before my first written ex, so completely understand your position. Unfortunately, I don't know much about Ashurst specifically, but I did a general comment on written exes here: https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....s-discussion-thread-2026-27.10658/post-262964. Let me know if you have any further questions!

 

[Minhee]

Me too! Any tips would be very much appreciated

Hi! Huge congratulations on also reaching the written ex stage That is lovely to hear! Best of luck!! As mentioned above, I did a general comment on written exes - I hope it is helpful and that it all goes well! https://www.thecorporatelawacademy....s-discussion-thread-2026-27.10658/post-262964

 

[sarg1234]

Does anyone have Freshfields' official GR contact email? I'm unable to find it Lord knows why!

ukgraduates@freshfields.com

 

[vacschemes]

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

more soft-skill based