Also, maybe discuss why it caught your attention enough to go away and research it more
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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Managing Director!! I’m gna change my name now to Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner lmao.
Ooo yeh, thanks guys
Hi @M_m I understand why you would want to lack depth here, given the time. Although we need to ensure the reason is specific enough to the firm and well qualified with why that appeals to you - and I feel like general work doesn't meet that mark. So, instead think about a specific type of work they do and whether they do it well, e.g. returning clients, heightened demand, a grip on a particular sector - you can do this without talking about a particular deal which cuts down on the amount of depth you would need to go into. Then ensure you can explain why that interests you and if it links to a particular skill/experience of yours.
Did you put random answers at the end or leave them blank? I did the former for the last two because I ran out of time. If not, where did you get up to?
I guessed the last two because I ran out of time. I heard they mark you down if you leave any questions unanswered
@lawyersum I don't imagine many firms specifically carving the two questions out, considering the limited time and wealth of content to cover. However, if they ask 'why law' be prepared to introduce what pushed you to the legal industry and focus the bulk of your answer on commercial law - particularly what interests you, why it interests you, and whether there was any skill/experience that qualified that interest.
This doesn't necessarily need to follow a story approach, so you don't need to showcase your journey as much as you do your interest - however you will have to explain where that interest comes from, as mentioned above you will need to qualify it.
i ran out of time on question 10 (didnt manage to click next for that one) so i think i left the last 3 questions blank
Damn the votes - Long live democracy In the past, we used to have a general discussion thread and a vacation scheme thread. I'd be happy to do this again. One downside is I think it would split everyone into two places.
Would be curious to know everyone's thoughts, though, especially for next cycle. Could you react with theemoji on this post if you think a separate chat thread would be better? And the
if you think one thread is better?
@lawstudent2 if you're being recorded/proctored - then just like a VI, you should dress professionally. It's a little different to in-person interviews in that, this doesn't need to be formal wear - it could be a plain jumper or knitwear, but nothing too graphic or patterned.
Honestly, even if you did, I doubt it would be too much of an issue, but its best to not give them anything to fault you on - in case the candidate performance is overwhelmingly competitive and they need to whittle down.
Hi, ive just received a final stage Gibson Dunn interview - does anyone have any insights on this? I can provide information on A&O Shearman Summer and Vinson & Elkins AC!
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Hi guys, just wanted some advice. As someone who after graduating decided to go into legal tech at a MC firm and now a few years after graduating is looking to go into practice, do you think it is worth looking at TC applications? I’ve been so focused on VS applications but since not progressing as far as I would have wanted this application cycle, do you think I can apply for direct TCs? Despite not having done any VS but I have worked in a law firm just not in a directly legal capacity.
Any tips for the Dechert AC?? First case study and I'm terrified :/
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