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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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This is an accurate depiction of me working on this Morgan Lewis vac scheme app (why does it have 5 app questions each 300 words smh):
Me when an application has more than two 300 word questions:This is an accurate depiction of me working on this Morgan Lewis vac scheme app (why does it have 5 app questions each 300 words smh):
Thank you I thought I’d change things up! Ngl it’s a very long app lowkey played myself here.
Is this basically saying I’m spending too much time on the forum (peak jobless behaviour)…
Tbf over half of these posts will be from when Chris was on the forum but still 400-500 is a lot yikes…
These are pointing at me btw (I need to get back on to the app graft immediately lmao)…
Is this basically saying I’m spending too much time on the forum (peak jobless behaviour)…
Tbf over half of these posts will be from when Chris was on the forum but still 400-500 is a lot yikes…
These are pointing at me btw (I need to get back on to the app graft immediately lmao)…
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Yeah I asked Gemini AI to find me some extra firms to apply to that align with my current strategy and Morgan Lewis was one...This is an accurate depiction of me working on this Morgan Lewis vac scheme app (why does it have 5 app questions each 300 words smh):
Took one look at that form and said nope!!! (Better spending that energy on my TW AC prep)
Not sure if this has previously been answered somewhere earlier - but what structure should one focus on for the R&G question? I attended the webinar that discussed how to ace the vac scheme but still a bit unsure on how to actually approach the question - content wise/main body wise
They don’t, I had to email for mine. They do, however, send a follow up diversity form so make sure you complete that.
anyone heard from ashurst or simmons & simmons since doing the online assessment?
@Wanda Maximoff Hey, I've noticed a few queries asking about timing in an interview and I'm a little conflicted. Although I think it's wise to think about time and I'm sure others may think its helpful, but I don't think it's a healthy consideration.
The reason being, thinking about timings for your responses in a natural conversational setting inadvertently places pressure on an already stressful situation where you need to make sure your mind is clear. I fear, placing imaginary timers/countdowns are only going to distract you from that clarity and potentially affect the quality of your responses.
Instead, consider how much depth is needed and that should guide the timing of your response. For competency questions, that depth is essentially the STAR method - so the ability to make your point, highlight a task where you displayed that, explain what it is that you did to achieve that, and end off with your key takeaway. Whether this takes you two minutes, or 5 minutes, as long as you provided your answer in a format that is concise, avoids waffling, and gets straight to the point - you've achieved what you were supposed to.
I'm not sure if this is helpful, but it's what works well for me 🤷♂️
Decided who my weekly application to conquer is! Xx
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31st Jan is near we are almost there guys!Decided who my weekly application to conquer is! Xx
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I just realised you only joined in December... girlll 😭 love the dedication hahahaha
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it's okay I know that once term starts back up again I will be gone by no choice of my own HAHA
but yea very jobless behaviour from me during the winter break...
honestly im a bit stressed. is someone in the same boat? unsure where im going wrong even though i did a top US firm VS last cycle. i have a 2.1 predicted, no 2.2s. i write okay i think (?). idk wtaf
Idk if explaining my situation would help or stress you out more LOL, but I can relate to the feeling! Remember you’ve already shown you’re capable with a top US firm VS and consistent high grades. You got this!! 🤩
Hey! I’ve heard it’s possible for vac schemes to be deferred but ACs usually wouldn’t be right? I have an important uni deadline which counts towards my degree next week - like I have something ready to submit but it’s a tricky q and I can always apply next cycle - so ideally the ACs could take place after then but I understand they’d have quite limited space available, if at all… and yes i am aware this is a nice problem to have but i’m a finalist and my uni grades soooooo harshly and the workload + expectations are really high 😭
Heyy, I’d reach out to early careers and explain the situation. They should be understanding I hope, obviously we’re not sure if they have ACs running the week after. But, they hopefully have alternatives which could work like a virtual AC?
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