TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[abc124]

Do recruiters see the equal opportunity monitoring forms? I accidentally submitted a half-empty one for V&E and I wonder if I should email them about it not to come across as sloppy lol

 

[Novaa]

How they'd react to mine...

OH AND HAPPY INDUSTRY DAY TO THOSE WHO WATCH!
#HarperSternDefender #YasminHanani4President

 

[Donna Paulsen]

OH AND HAPPY INDUSTRY DAY TO THOSE WHO WATCH!
#HarperSternDefender #YasminHanani4President

I started watching it yesterday and I'm on Season 2 Episode 3... why is it so addicting

 

[Lord Sumption]

I started watching it yesterday and I'm on Season 2 Episode 3... why is it so addicting

 

[BobThebIlly]

Omg since it’s hit that time again where we talk abt nothing law-related, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND U ALL TO WATCH MR ROBOT

 

[Deleted member 43292]

Omg since it’s hit that time again where we talk abt nothing law-related, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND U ALL TO WATCH MR ROBOT

haha love the 11pm-4am TCLA night life

 

[Novaa]

Omg since it’s hit that time again where we talk abt nothing law-related, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND U ALL TO WATCH MR ROBOT

That’s the one with Mr. Bohemian Rhapsody!

What is that man’s name… brb

RAMI MALEK! I need to pick that show up again.

 

[BobThebIlly]

That’s the one with Mr. Bohemian Rhapsody!

What is that man’s name… brb

RAMI MALEK! I need to pick that show up again.

ITS SO WORTH IT

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

Guys if you do anything to take a break from applications, go watch Hamnet

 

[flower1]

Hi @flower1, I think you've covered the bulk of what could potentially be asked in a written exercise, unless the firm wants to throw in a little curveball and provide another format, but generally what it is assessing will be the same.

We don't have any materials on the structure (from what I can gather at least) but I would say that it is probably wise not to focus too much on the structure, as opposed to the audience/technique in writing. Of course, structure helps, but remember this is more so to make this concise and easy to digest - so ask yourself, if you were the intended audience (in that position) how would you like the information to be presented to you e.g. if I was a client, I would want the overall answer (whether you call that an exec summary or not), then I'd want you to break down the main points, lastly ending on any next steps you may need from me. Understanding your audience will guide your structure.

Everyone's structure will be a little different, so firms will not really have a set template as to how you should have broken down the information, just that you've attempted to do so efficiently.

Thank you, that's really helpful - also, does the supervisor email need an executive summary? I'm confused with which of the things I've listed need one and which don't.

Thank you

 

[Afuturetrainee]

haha love the 11pm-4am TCLA night life

My show is back on

 

[Bottega_Veneta]

I am going to quietly chime in.. if anybody watches anime. Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 just dropped !!

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

Also, can anyone tell me if the Reed Smith VI interview questions are hard

 

[Novaa]

I am going to quietly chime in.. if anybody watches anime. Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 just dropped !!

YOU SAID WHAT?!

 

[Bottega_Veneta]

YOU SAID WHAT?!

THE CULLING GAMES HAVE BEGUN!

 

[Madison Pinewall]

i hate sunday nights, it's the end of the peace from law firm responses

 

[Lord Sumption]

Also, can anyone tell me if the Reed Smith VI interview questions are hard

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

i hate sunday nights, it's the end of the peace from law firm responses

This is gna be me dodging as many law firm PFOs as I possibly can from tomorrow:

 

[Miles Edgeworth]

i hate sunday nights, it's the end of the peace from law firm responses

It's such a love hate relationship because I need to hear back from so many firms that I just look forward to ANYTHING (although the PFOs sting so please TC gods don't that statement too literally)

 

[Donna Paulsen]

This is gna be me dodging as many law firm PFOs as I possibly can from tomorrow:

Omg I'm scared please can I just have a vacation scheme offer... I've been really good