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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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in the Freshfields tc application - does anyone know where you're meant to put any mitigating circumstances about uni grades etc.
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I noticed they don't ask working rights and visa restrictions too, seems they're all in for anyone.
Hello,
This is the question for White & Case Vacation Scheme - Discuss a deal that White & Case has advised on in the last two years. What do you think were the strategic considerations and complexities involves, and how did the firm navigate them?
Is it appropriate to talk about a M&A deal that it currently happening, or must it be one that is fully completed. I realised during the process of writing that the deal is not yet complete, but the firm has advised on it. This means I don't have much information on 'how did the firm navigate them' beyond basics.
Also, how many strategic considerations and how many complexities should we address?
Thank you
This is the question for White & Case Vacation Scheme - Discuss a deal that White & Case has advised on in the last two years. What do you think were the strategic considerations and complexities involves, and how did the firm navigate them?
Is it appropriate to talk about a M&A deal that it currently happening, or must it be one that is fully completed. I realised during the process of writing that the deal is not yet complete, but the firm has advised on it. This means I don't have much information on 'how did the firm navigate them' beyond basics.
Also, how many strategic considerations and how many complexities should we address?
Thank you
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Hi!
I'd say it's perfectly fine to discuss a deal that is still ongoing, as long as White & Case has publicly advised on it and the information you use comes from reliable, publicly available sources (such as press releases or news articles). The key is to show that you understand the broader strategic and legal context - even if the deal isn't yet complete.
If details about "how the firm navigated the complexities" are limited, you could instead focus on what the firm likely had to consider or manage, based on your understanding of similar transactions (e.g. cross-border issues, regulatory approvals, financing structures, or industry-specific risks). This shows your commercial awareness, and how you analyse problems!
However, you may find it easier to discuss a deal that has already been completed, as there may be more information online about how the firm navigated the deal and what the particular challenges or considerations were. That said, I think it can work either way - I'd discuss the deal that interests you the most!
In terms of structure, addressing around two to three of each usually works well - I would just ensure that you keep your answer focused whilst showing depth, rather than trying to cover a wide range of considerations.
I hope that helps!
No VI in Freshfields stage 1 test!!
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They said everyone will get the test but if they were unimpressed with your app, they won’t be looking at your test.
It’s Rolling but you won’t hear bk till after deadline. You will get the test soon (grad rec said it is done manually), but no decisions will be made till after the deadline.
They said everyone will get the test but if they were unimpressed with your app, they won’t be looking at your test.
Hi!
If I remember correctly, I believe that you have to email the graduate recruitment team and they will provide you with your score within a few weeks
that's what I was thinking of but there are so many others that do the same too tbh
I thought they were non rolling. Btw which office if you don't mind sharing.
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