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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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Did you complete your answers within the recommended time? Under 15 minutes all together?
Am I right that Macfarlanes is rolling? Is it worth submitting an application? I have started preparing mine and didn't realise!
You should still apply! I applied on Tuesday and got invited to the Simulate (2nd stage test) yesterday, so they seem to review the applications pretty fast
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I haven’t but someone posted they have an AC
I did!
for everyone that applied to FF, how long did it take for you guys to hear back after sending in the initial app?
for TW question: 'Taylor Wessing has its core values (Excellence, Creativity, Responsibility, Teamwork, Integrity and Respect). Tell us, through an example, how you have displayed one of these. {provide answer of 2500 characters}' Are they specifically looking for only one example, or can I put two? Also should I tie it back to TW using case studies, etc.?
Hi!
I would definitely still apply! Even if their process is rolling, they likely will review any applications that are submitted before the deadline, and what matters most is that you submit a strong and tailored application. The only way that you are guaranteed to not progress is if you don't apply in the first place!
if during an AC an interviewer said if you had any further qs about the firm/their work that you ran out of time to ask during the interview, that you could email them, is this out of politeness or are they fr even if you've just met them? thanks! 🥲 😅
Hello!
I'd say they're looking for one strong and detailed example rather than multiple shorter ones. The question says "an example", and firms usually prefer depth over breadth - they want to see that you can reflect on your experience, analyse what you did well, and link it meaningfully to the firm's values.
A good structure is the STAR method - set out the Situation / Task, outline what Actions you took, and then conclude with the Result / Reflection. Then, in the final few sentences, you could explicitly link that experience to Taylor Wessing. For example, you could mention how that value (e.g. creativity of teamwork) aligns with something specific about the firm (beyond it being one of their core values) - such as their work in tech and life sciences, or their approach to innovation.
I don't think you need to include a full case study, especially given the character limit, but a short reference to something you've read about Taylor Wessing (e.g. a deal, initiative, or an insight from a talk) makes the answer feel tailored and shows genuine engagement. The key is to show both self-awareness and firm-awareness, and how your experience reflects a value that is important at Taylor Wessing.
I hope that helps!
Hey!
That's a really good sign - it's not just politeness! If an interviewer says you can email them with any follow-up questions, I'd say they usually mean it. It shows they're open to engaging beyond the interview, particularly since you ran out of time!
If you do reach out, I'd keep it brief and genuine - maybe thank them again for the conversation and ask one or two specific questions that show genuine interest in their work or the firm more generally. It's quite common for interviewers to appreciate that kind of initiative, and it can leave a positive final impression. So yes, definitely something you can take at face value rather than just courtesy!
I hope that AC went well!
After the written assessment grad rec said it would be the end of business this week that we should hear back. That means today!
Thanks for your reply, Abbie. Just to piggy back off of this, what about the flip side where you give a single, detailed example, but that example ties in many of their values? The wording says "through AN example ... ONE of these...", but it's also very likely that a single example demonstrated multiple values e.g. you took responsibility for the project and came up with a creative solution to achieve excellence. Should you still just highlight only one of these? Because going by the STAR approach, your result is usually going to conclude in excellence or perhaps respect, so it's a bit difficult to totally decouple the values from one another when leading to the example's logical conclusion.Hello!
I'd say they're looking for one strong and detailed example rather than multiple shorter ones. The question says "an example", and firms usually prefer depth over breadth - they want to see that you can reflect on your experience, analyse what you did well, and link it meaningfully to the firm's values.
A good structure is the STAR method - set out the Situation / Task, outline what Actions you took, and then conclude with the Result / Reflection. Then, in the final few sentences, you could explicitly link that experience to Taylor Wessing. For example, you could mention how that value (e.g. creativity of teamwork) aligns with something specific about the firm (beyond it being one of their core values) - such as their work in tech and life sciences, or their approach to innovation.
I don't think you need to include a full case study, especially given the character limit, but a short reference to something you've read about Taylor Wessing (e.g. a deal, initiative, or an insight from a talk) makes the answer feel tailored and shows genuine engagement. The key is to show both self-awareness and firm-awareness, and how your experience reflects a value that is important at Taylor Wessing.
I hope that helps!
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