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Recent content by S1kumo
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Kirkland & Ellis - Summer Vacation Scheme 2026
No worries, I'm really happy it was helpful! I'm fairly certain it's just being asked a question that appears on the screen, and you're given a certain amount of time to prepare a response. However, K&E's future trainees might have better insights than I do. I'll ask around, though, and come...- S1kumo
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hey @floral.tcla, From my understanding, it seems that the firm wants you to focus on the specific situation in question rather than on a STAR structure based on a previous experience. For example, if the question is "How would you handle competing deadlines?" I'm assuming the firm wants to...- S1kumo
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hey @DavidJC, I wanted to drop a few words of encouragement and just say congratulations on submitting the application in the first place! From my experience, I've found that every application submitted and every rejection is genuinely a stepping stone to the acceptance email that you'll...- S1kumo
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hey @JasmineM9, If this is regarding applications for the summer vacation scheme, last year I received the invitation in mid-December for an assessment centre at the start of January. So, if things are working the same way this year, you should hear back soon. I'm aware they run ACs for the...- S1kumo
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hey @janiicemyla, One of my mentees did the DLA telephone interview the other day, and it seemed quite straightforward! Some of the questions that came up were: Why Commercial Law? Why DLA? Why Manchester? What do you think you'll gain the most from the Manchester internship? I'd advise you...- S1kumo
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hey @CharlesT47, In my experience with assessment centres last year, written exercises tend to fluctuate between drafting emails and proofreading exercises. If you're lucky, you'll get the latter, which will ultimately be a test of your SPAG skills. Some key things to look out for when it...- S1kumo
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hey @tball, The job simulation for Hogan Lovells does, in fact, have a video interview, and you'll be tasked with answering three questions within a 2-minute time period for each. You'll also be required to complete a situational judgement test and a written task. I'd advise you to look at the...- S1kumo
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hey @Madison Pinewall, Firstly, congratulations on reaching the job simulation stage at Hogan Lovells, as I'm aware many people failed at the first assessment stage! As a future trainee at Hogan, I thought it would be useful to offer some advice here. I had some of my mentees in a similar...- S1kumo
- Post #10,168
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Feedback on Skadden VC application
Hey @blipken, I thought, as a future trainee, it might be helpful if I replied to this and offered some advice. Firstly, I think every point you make needs to be specific to the firm and linked back to yourself and your own motivations. Your first point about Skadden's reputation is good...- S1kumo
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Academic Results
Hey @TheGeek12, I've had similar issues with mitigating circumstances, and as a future trainee, I thought sharing my experience might be helpful. Firstly, I'd say to definitely apply to the firms you have ambition for, as they often do take into account mitigating circumstances when you apply...- S1kumo
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Kirkland & Ellis - Summer Vacation Scheme 2026
Hey @lawrlah, I haven't actually received the Kirkland video interview, but I've seen quite a few different questions that have come up this year so a good starting point could be: Why commercial law? Why Kirkland & Ellis? What do you think the impact of AI will be on the job role of lawyers...- S1kumo
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- Forum: Law Firm Deadlines
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Vac Scheme App submitted at 00:00 on deadline night
Hey @legal_bagel, I can't say I've been in the exact same situation, but I've had friends who've been in the same position. I'd definitely say not to write off the firm in your mind, as every application submitted is a chance to secure the training contract offer you've been waiting for. If you...- S1kumo
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion