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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi there, I think it depends on the questions - for motivational questions, I would stick to 2-3 well developed points and structure each point with PEE. First, start with the Point you are making, then explain it further, then back it up with an example from your CV and how you link that back...- SRT
- Post #534
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
For work experience sections, I think bullet-point style might be best as STAR tends to be more suited for competency-questions or situational questions. If you use STAR, you also might miss out on different situations you learned from since you can only really focus on 'one' experience/task. I...- SRT
- Post #532
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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White & Case Application – “Tell Us Something About Yourself”
When law firms ask a similar question to this, they usually tend to hear about anything that genuinely interests you rather than the law! I think it would be great if you mentioned your interest in psychology, as long as you let your love for it shine through! I chose to talk about filmmaking...- SRT
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- Forum: Vacation Schemes Discussion
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What to do in first year of law university?
Hi, I think it's great that you are forward-looking! You should definitely use first year as a year to learn more about what you are genuinely interested in (practice areas, what type of law firms, solicitor vs barrister etc..) and attending different events to deepen your understanding. Apply...- SRT
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- Forum: General Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi Noah, I completely understand the frustration — it feels a bit backwards when the scheme is rolling, but firms often do this because the Open Day isn’t meant to be the only chance to impress them, it’s more about brand exposure and giving applicants extra insight for interviews and ACs. By...- SRT
- Post #530
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
You don’t need to force the achievements section if it doesn’t feel relevant for every role — it’s more there to give you space to highlight standout contributions (e.g. “assisted on a live client matter” or “streamlined a process”), not to repeat day-to-day responsibilities. The 250 words vs...- SRT
- Post #529
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
If you have the possibility to, I would suggest applying for the VS since A&O hire predominantly from there and you would be maximizing your changes of an offer. Your previous legal experience would definitely make you a strong candidate, but I think for those firms that hire mainly from VS (BM...- SRT
- Post #528
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I think this is a bit hit-or-miss sometimes, as I've heard both some people get through and some people get rejected at application stage (however they did no changes at all). I think it's unrealistic to expect that your whole answer will change within a year for why law etc... but i think it...- SRT
- Post #527
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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"Why law?" as opposed to "Why commercial law?"
Hi there, Great question - you can definitely use the same structure or follow a 'PEE' (Point, explanation, evidence) kind of structure. You can start broad, and mention what draws you to law in general (e.g. analysing complex problem, helping clients achieve outcomes, etc..). However, you...- SRT
- Post #4
- Forum: General Discussion
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Work Experience Description and Open Day Applications
Hi William, When describing work experience, the first step is to look at the firm’s website and identify the exact words they use to describe the qualities they value in trainees. Even if most firms look for the same underlying skills, they often have particular language—like “global outlook,”...- SRT
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Baker Mckenzie + Barbri/PGDL?
Hi -this is quite late haha so idk if it’s helpful but exactly- Baker McKenzie doesn’t require non-law students to do the PGDL, instead they only require you to complete an extra month on top of the SQE months that both law and and non-law have to do - the month would be prior to beginning the...- SRT
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- Forum: Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) Forum