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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

annalise.keating

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May 26, 2024
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I have my Latham and Watkins VI which will be competency questions I (I think) tomorrow morning. it's 1 minute prep, 3 minute video. I've never done a video interview, how do I prepare, what do I do in the 1 minute preparation time, how should I speak/structure/talk about, what kind of questions should I expect from Latham and Watkins? I would like any sort of advice/tips/guidance as I have never done a video interview before and honestly every time I had a competency based question, it has always been terrible due to my anxiety even when I use STAR.
 
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c.t.tc

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  • Jun 10, 2025
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    If anyone else has done the TW test over the last few days I would also be curious as to how you might have found it? I just want to guage whether it’s fine for me to have found it super difficult
     

    summersun

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    Hi,
    I am looking at Farrer & Co and this is the last question I have to draft. However, I am not sure how to interpret it. I would really appreciate if anyone gave me some guidance. I did not know if I should address position of responsibilities/hobbies and the skills or if this was more aimed towards discussing open days, law fairs or other non work experience events related to law.
    "Outside of formal education and work experience, what steps have you taken to prepare for a career in law and why have these experiences been useful?"
     
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    EfficientBag123

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    They don't have an AC for AI one. I confirmed it when I visited them.

    They said they'll confirm towards the end of the deadline. But idk when, as the deadline is almost here.
    Do we know when Bristol ACs are coming out if not already? I did my test ages ago and did very well I feel based on the feedback report but this wait is killing me. Even a rejection email at this point would calm my nerves XD.
     

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