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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

fTS3002

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Mar 1, 2025
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Hey!

Congratulations on the TI invite! Whilst I wouldn't have any specific insights into Morgan Lewis' TI, I can offer some general tips on how you could approach this interview. Given the interview is only 20 minutes, I think preparation is less about covering lots of ground and more about having very clear and concise answers.

I would re-read your application carefully and be prepared to speak about anything that you mentioned on it, as questions are often taken directly from it. For example, in similar interviews, I have been asked about some of the academic modules that I studied or particular initiatives that I was a part of.

Additionally, I would create a mini-bank of competency examples that you can adapt to different questions, keeping the background / context of them structured and to the point. This could involve picking 2-3 main experiences from your work experience or academic background and highlighting what competencies you displayed.

I would make sure that you have a clear and specific answer to the more common interview questions - namely, "why Morgan Lewis", "why law" and "why you". Try to focus on a few genuine reasons, rather than trying to cover everything, and always make sure to back up your points with evidence.

As there is a time constraint, it will help to focus on clarity and structure - it might be the case that they are looking at how well you can communicate and prioritise under pressure rather than how much detail you give.

Best of luck!! :)
Thank you Abbie, this is really helpful!!
 

CupOfTea17

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Mar 12, 2025
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Hey guys, just wondering, if a firm's deadline is the 6/02/26 - can I assume this is midnight if there is no other indication on their website? (the firm is Russell-Cooke if that helps!)

I have work tomorrow and would really like to workshop one of my answers so want to give myself as much time as possible.
 

trainee4u

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Sep 7, 2023
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Hey guys, just wondering, if a firm's deadline is the 6/02/26 - can I assume this is midnight if there is no other indication on their website? (the firm is Russell-Cooke if that helps!)

I have work tomorrow and would really like to workshop one of my answers so want to give myself as much time as possible.
allhires is always midnight.
 
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Dogecoin GC

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Nov 7, 2025
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Answered you earlier but ok.

They have a new approach this year where they leave you waiting even though they could just reject people. Sees to be in fashion this year.

They have a ranked list of people highest to lowest on their WE performance. They’re doing down that list and inviting. If you’re at the bottom they won’t tell you, they will leave you waiting and having false hope until 5:30 tomorrow.

They invite 55-60 to interview but won’t say how many made WE. All ambiguous tbh. We were told it’ll be the same as last year when Gemma did it but it’s actually been anything but the same.

They’ll send a mass rejection tomorrow evening. They will invite a small amount of people in the morning though. They also don’t have may interview slots left so I reckon maybe less than 6 will get an invite tomorrow (source: from 3 people who got an interview and told me the slot options left)

Also NO feedback post WE. Insanity is you ask me.
You can always get this feedback.

Just make a Subject Access Request.
 

Novaa

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Dec 2, 2022
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Just realised it’s Friday…

Remember Hold Up GIF
 

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