they mean vi as in an interview over a video feed, but it's not pre-recorded
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27
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Yes it my favourite mass memorisation technique!I love this!
I haven’t signed up for the AS competition yet, so I was wondering what your flashcards cover?
It sounds like a good way to get ready!
It’s just going to be on facts about the FTSE100, the stock market more generally, basic commercial terms (a lot of which I’m learning from Christopher stokes) etc etc. Not really detailed knowledge but enough for concepts to be familiar in the MCQ rounds as they are quite fast.
Just wanted to share a bit from the FT News Briefing, especially for anyone still trying to wrap their heads around the US tariffs and trade wars.
They’ve got an episode featuring Jamieson Greer, the US Trade Representative, and they’ve been asking him insightful questions that not only explain the US’s perspective but also shed light on the reasons behind the tariffs.
They’ve got an episode featuring Jamieson Greer, the US Trade Representative, and they’ve been asking him insightful questions that not only explain the US’s perspective but also shed light on the reasons behind the tariffs.
Hii! I have a question regarding the work experience section.
- If I am gonna do it in prose, what would the optimal structure for it? For example, I developed what skills by doing what; I did what, which enhanced my skills etc.
- what degree of details are expected. would it be better to include what are the research topics you did / what specific risks you mitigated? Or it is better to just briefly mention the types of tasks you completed? I am worried if it is too long, the grad recruitment might lose interests.
Thanks
- If I am gonna do it in prose, what would the optimal structure for it? For example, I developed what skills by doing what; I did what, which enhanced my skills etc.
- what degree of details are expected. would it be better to include what are the research topics you did / what specific risks you mitigated? Or it is better to just briefly mention the types of tasks you completed? I am worried if it is too long, the grad recruitment might lose interests.
Thanks
Has anyone heard back from Simpson Thacher regarding Autumn VS this week?
If anyone would like to talk about how their second stage test for macfarlanes went - please pm me!!! I felt that was quite different to other assessments I've completed....
Helloo!!Hii! I have a question regarding the work experience section.
- If I am gonna do it in prose, what would the optimal structure for it? For example, I developed what skills by doing what; I did what, which enhanced my skills etc.
- what degree of details are expected. would it be better to include what are the research topics you did / what specific risks you mitigated? Or it is better to just briefly mention the types of tasks you completed? I am worried if it is too long, the grad recruitment might lose interests.
Thanks
I’ve been using the CART method.
C - Context (Background)
A - Action (What I did) - This will usually be one task/responsibility which I frame the rest of my answer around.
R - Results (Outcome)
T - Trainee (Link to skills/activities expected of a trainee)
Hope it helps
Thank you so much for your reply!! it’s really usefulHelloo!!
I’ve been using the CART method.
C - Context (Background)
A - Action (What I did) - This will usually be one task/responsibility which I frame the rest of my answer around.
R - Results (Outcome)
T - Trainee (Link to skills/activities expected of a trainee)
Hope it helps
Staying hopeful as it’s only been a day, but has anyone also received a Jones day PFO? Just want to know if they are sending those also or just interview invites. Want to be prepared haha
Also for those who received invites how long after submission did you get one? For the record I submitted my application Friday night.
Also for those who received invites how long after submission did you get one? For the record I submitted my application Friday night.
Jones day process is:
- Online application form
- Video interview (but with real people - not just a recording). Trainee + Senior associates etc. Approx 45 mins.
If successful, invite to Assessment centre. If successful there, Vac scheme invite.
Based of forum messages this week, people have had consistent replies a few working days after application (both for rejection or for invite to next stage).
They will certainly get back to you shortly.
Hi, I'm not Henrik but hopefully this list helps! Firms do change their processes sometimes year-on-year so I do apologise if one of these has changes, please let me know if that is the case.
From the firms I have applied to / know:
- Sullivan & Cromwell
- Application
- In-person Interview Day
- Jones Day
- Application
- Online Interview with two lawyers
- Assessment Centre with Case Study Interview & Group Debate
- Sidley Austin (I believe has changed(?))
- Application
- Telephone Interview
- I believe an AC
- Slaughter and May
- Application
- Online Interview with very short Written Exercise (I know you prefer to not have this)
- Linklaters
- Application
- WG & Test
- Assessment Centre with interviews & WE
- Cleary Gottlieb
- Application
- Watson Glaser
- I believe Assessment Centre --> Not sure what it includes
- Travers Smith
- Application
- Interview
Hopefully this was helpful
! I'm sure there are plenty of other firms, these are just the ones that came to mind from the top of my head.
Thank you! I wouldn't say there's a wrong or right answer to your first question. If you would like to discuss specific ones, and have a lot to say about them, 3 would probably be a good amount. However, if you wanted to cover a wider breadth, you can list them out / say the amount, and then present the overall extracted insights across the various events.
In regards to your second question. I would say yes absolutely you can talk about insight schemes. However, if they are slightly longer schemes, you could find it more beneficial to write about them as a separate or merged entry in the work experience section instead.
Hope this helped!
That's a valid question, it can be quite hard to find the direct link sometimes. However, what I would say is that far more often than not, the links are definitely there.
Firstly, for each experience try to look beyond your initial memories of the experience and to the actual day-to-day of your role. What did you do each day? What was your toughest task? Did you ever feel stressed? Why? When did you feel most stressed?
The answer to these questions could lead you to various moments which link to the job of a lawyer.
Then, looking at those experiences, think about what skills could you have potentially shown?
Some important ones for the legal career are:
- Proactivity / Initiative
- Integrity
- Communication (Written & Oral)
- Adaptability
- Resilience
- Time Management
- Working under Pressure
- Attention to Detail
- Collaborative Skills
- Leadership
- Empathy
- Research Skills
- Entrepreneurialism
Next, once you have pinpointed what skills you could have developed, start thinking about where this could be found in the job of a lawyer at dentons.
A quick rundown of some of the above:
- Proactivity
- Figuring out how to help the team without them specifically asking you.
- Adaptability
- If you are given a pressing task while already having other tasks in the works.
- Time Management
- Being able to balance multiple workstreams without letting anybody down.
Please let me know if you have any other questions
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Thank you so muchHi, I'm not Henrik but hopefully this list helps! Firms do change their processes sometimes year-on-year so I do apologise if one of these has changes, please let me know if that is the case.
From the firms I have applied to / know:
- Sullivan & Cromwell
- Application
- In-person Interview Day
- Jones Day
- Application
- Online Interview with two lawyers
- Assessment Centre with Case Study Interview & Group Debate
- Sidley Austin (I believe has changed(?))
- Application
- Telephone Interview
- I believe an AC
- Slaughter and May
- Application
- Online Interview with very short Written Exercise (I know you prefer to not have this)
- Linklaters
- Application
- WG & Test
- Assessment Centre with interviews & WE
- Cleary Gottlieb
- Application
- Watson Glaser
- I believe Assessment Centre --> Not sure what it includes
- Travers Smith
- Application
- Interview
Hopefully this was helpful
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