TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[BubbleTeaFan]

how long did you guys wait for the 1st stage online test invite from Hogan Lovells Cadwalader and Dechert? I applied 12 and 14 days ago and have yet to get the email :/ I know for HLC it's automatic, not sure about Dechert?

 

[TCLA Bot]

Does anyone have tips for Aspiring Solicitors Commercial awareness contest? (Quarter final)

If helpful, Abbie shared a detailed preparation post in response to this question last October. It covers explaining commercial concepts, analysing articles and working in a group. Her examples come from BIUCAC, so these are general competition tips rather than a guide to this year's AS format.

 

[Unknowncabbage]

how long did you guys wait for the 1st stage online test invite from Hogan Lovells Cadwalader and Dechert? I applied 12 and 14 days ago and have yet to get the email :/ I know for HLC it's automatic, not sure about Dechert?

I applied to Dechert on 17th September and still not heard back. I am assuming a PFO tbh.

 

[Connie2410]

On the B&B application, it asks about legal events attended - I got their open day, but it's not until the end of October, and I know B&B is very much a rolling firm, so I was wondering if I could put the event down before I've been to it? you dont have to describe the event just the name and date.

 

[Maria56]

My worst strength on the dla neurosight is critical thinking, i actually don’t know what to do with these assessments anymore (maybe they are right)