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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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tell us about a commercial issue affecting our clients
discuss an issue that you've been following
discuss a legal/commercial development affecting one of our sectors
HSF Kramer Summer AC invite, would appreciate any insights!
Is this for a pre-recorded VI, a live VI like GDC with grad rec, or a partner VI like Skadden?
It varies depending on this but tbf they could ask you anything to test your knowledge in a VI.
It’s a good idea to create a bank of VI questions and answers so you’re prepared for anything.
I’ve been referring to this list of questions and it has helped me to feel a bit more confident:
www.thecorporatelawacademy.com
It varies depending on this but tbf they could ask you anything to test your knowledge in a VI.
It’s a good idea to create a bank of VI questions and answers so you’re prepared for anything.
I’ve been referring to this list of questions and it has helped me to feel a bit more confident:
Training Contract Interview Questions | 175 Practice Questions (2018)
We've produced these training contract interview questions to help you practice for interviews and assessment centres at law firms. Why? Well, we've arranged many mock interviews over the years and we see a substantial difference in performance after students have practiced real interview questions.
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Yeah I saw some people post about Dechert ACs on the forum under a week ago. Some of us have WEs to do in the next week or so too though so it might not be all ACs were sent out yet.
it's a pre-recorded VI!Is this for a pre-recorded VI, a live VI like GDC with grad rec, or a partner VI like Skadden?
It varies depending on this but tbf they could ask you anything to test your knowledge in a VI.
It’s a good idea to create a bank of VI questions and answers so you’re prepared for anything.
I’ve been referring to this list of questions and it has helped me to feel a bit more confident:
Training Contract Interview Questions | 175 Practice Questions (2018)
We've produced these training contract interview questions to help you practice for interviews and assessment centres at law firms. Why? Well, we've arranged many mock interviews over the years and we see a substantial difference in performance after students have practiced real interview questions.
also, how long should a cover letter be for Proskauer Rose (with no other instructions given as to how many pages/word limit)?
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I haven’t heard back from Gowling post VI for their TC. Their second AC is on the 27th should I assume PFO or email them
I checked the portal and haven’t been rejected either…
I checked the portal and haven’t been rejected either…
So they have been droppingHave W&C VIs just dropped?
Friday 16th Jan & Friday 23rd Jan. Oh I’ll be tuning in patiently for the Fridays ahead.
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I would say that the general rule of thumb is around one page - as there is no guidance, Proskauer are likely expecting a concise cover letter that is roughly a page. This should be enough space to cover why Proskauer, why law, and why you without feeling padded.
Anyone knows when Hill Dickinson is likely to reach out re ACs? I see that the deadline for online assessment is 1 February, but given that they recruit on a rolling basis, I am wondering if they will reach out to everyone all at once, or have already sent out some invitations.
Also Bristows VI format is just brutal!!!
Also Bristows VI format is just brutal!!!
Omg, for the first few seconds, I couldn’t figure out where the timer for the actual answer part was, so my eyes were just darting everywhere
In-tray exercise usually assesses your prioritisation skills and whether you understand how the role of a Trainee works, whether you understand how long certain tasks should take, as well as whether you understand how you can use business services roles (i.e., Admin) to help you in your day-to-day.
I haven’t done an in-tray exercise recently, but I have done an e-tray exercise which had 3 options: Do, Delegate, and Defer.
Do = Urgent & Important tasks
Delegate = Things which are of importance, but do not necessarily have to be you doing it, i.e., book a meeting room for a big client meeting.
Defer = Things which are not client-facing / detrimental to your colleagues, e.g., responding to a summer party invite.
If it’s an e-tray, you’ll usually be given a set of emails, which you have to then place in each category after reading through them and understanding what they require.
If it’s an in-tray, I think that is usually physical documents, which you’ll either have to rank in order of priority, place in a category (similar to the above), or select choices on the best course of action. I’ve heard different structures, but at its core, just testing your prioritisation and understanding.
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