Getting kind of worries about the radio silence from K&L Gates, been almost three weeks since the holding email and I applied deadline day last Jan. Anyone heard anything recently?
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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Is anyone else still waiting to hear back from DACB post vi for the London office for DTC (I did mine early Feb)
has anyone heard a peep from Mishcon? any more AC invites?
Thank you for the response Abbie!!Hey!
In general, what I found most helpful when revising (both in my undergrad, and for SQE1) was to make sure that I actually understood the concept and didn't just remember the wording of it. By approaching it that way, even if they tested a slightly different variation of the topic, I could usually figure out how the law would still be applied (rather than panicking!). I also found it helpful to condense my notes into shorter summaries or mind maps so that I could see the structure of a specific topic, and visualise how the cases and principles worked together. As I understood the concept, rather than memorising the wording of the textbook, this meant that I had to go over it less - even if the initial step of ensuring I understood it took slightly longer!
For closed book exams, active recall really helped me for the memorisation side of things too (+ it is what I'm currently using for SQE2). For example, I use Quizlet a lot to test myself on key principles and cases, and they have a great Learn feature that I thought was a great way to switch up the way I was learning (alongside the flashcards). Additionally, one of the best ways to remember topics is to teach it to a friend or course mate, as explaining it out loud usually makes it very clear what you actually understand and what you still need to go over. Over time, this made the volume feel a lot more manageable as I could focus on the areas that I knew I was weaker in.
Wishing you the best of luck with your exams - I'm sure you'll smash it!!
Is anyone else still waiting to hear back from Sidley post app? If you are can you react to this post with a ‘
’. Officially on day 68 post app now lmao.
’. Officially on day 68 post app now lmao.
Mishcon vs, slaughters non law dtc and linklaters dtc includedIs anyone else still waiting to hear back from Sidley post app? If you are can you react to this post with a ‘
Congrats!! Do you have any tips for the partner interview? I got invited today and I have mine on Friday
are most baker mckenzie vs offers for summer or spring? also does anyone have any idea about how many participants are going to be on each scheme
Hi Abbie,Hello!
Yes, that structure sounds good to me! I'd say that outlining the challenge first and then discussing why Stephenson Harwood is well position to deal with it is a good way to approach the question, as it shows both your commercial awareness and that you have thought about the firm specifically.
If you have the space / word count, it can also be helpful to briefly mention why the challenge is particularly relevant to Stephenson Harwood (e.g. linking it to their key sectors, offices, or recent work). This way, you're not just identifying a general industry challenge but also showing that you understand how it could impact the firm and how its strengths position it to respond.
Overall, though, I'd say your structure sounds like the correct approach! Best of luck with your application
Please can I ask what are the challenges law firms themselves (or SH specifically) typically face? I can usually only think of the challenges their clients face, and it's just law firms help them navigate those issues.
Thank you!!
But if they find out, and you've breached the terms of the contract, that makes me nervous
Heyy,
Honestly, you have more criminal law experience than I do when I applied. I would recommend applying to the CPS (Crown Prosecution Service) as they are actually entry level (they're looking for people willing to learn). With regards to the defence side, I would say tailor your CV and cast a wide net. Sorry if this isn't the best of advice but this is the only criminal law role I applied for, so I don't really have much advice on it
Hi!
For a firm such as Stephenson Harwood, I would perhaps consider issues such as:
- Talent attraction and retention - law firms have to compete heavily for top graduates, associates and partners. Retaining talent is a challenge (and there are plenty of cases of top partners moving laterally!), particularly as priorities continue to shift (e.g. better work-life balance)
- Technology and AI - the rise of legal tech and AI is changing how legal work is delivered. Firms will need to invest in technology to remain competitive whilst also ensuring that the quality of their work and advice remains the same (or better!).
- International competition and market position - many firms operate in the same key sectors, and therefore need to find ways to differentiate themselves and maintain strong international connections. You could potentially link the recent increase in law firm mergers, particularly with US firms, as evidence of this!
- Client expectations - clients increasingly expect greater efficiency, alternative fee arrangements (i.e. not using the hourly billing model), and more commercial advice. This means that firms must deliver value while still maintaining profitability, otherwise they may lose clients to other firms.
Hi guys, I have an AC with Orrick coming up and wanted to ask if anyone had done it before and remembers the format. It is from 930am to 430pm, and the only components they told us are an individual handwritten exercise, and a group exercise. There is no interview portion. Apart from lunch and networking with trainees, it seems like a really long time. If anyone knows the schedule of the day, I'd really appreciate it! Always helps to soothe the nerves when I know what to expect for the day's activities
TFL WHY HAVE YOU SCHEDULED TUBE STRIKES FROM 21-24 APRIL - SPRING VAC SCHEME DATES!!! What do we do mannnn
TCLA LLP should file a class-action lawsuit against TfL for always inconveniencing people at the worst times possible. It’ll get taken to the UK Supreme Court and @Lord Sumption will grant us a victory and an injunction for TfL being a nuisance…
Harvey Specter got it wrong!!! SPB AC London- I’m waiting for my fruit bowl, Harvey
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