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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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Bird and Bird VI! If anybody is able to share any insights regarding the video interview at all it would be so greatly appreciated! I've done the simmons and simmons VI if anybody would like to swap insights haha
Hey!
As you only have 200 words, I would be really selective and tie everything back to what Clifford Chance values. A structure could be:
- Start with 1-2 core strengths (e.g. commercial awareness, teamwork, problem-solving) and briefly show how you have developed these - for example, through your work experience, academics, university societies, etc. These are the skills that you have learned and can demonstrate with evidence.
- Link each strength directly to the role of a Clifford Chance trainee. For example, how your analytical skills help you break down complex matters, or how working with diverse teams has prepared you for Clifford Chance's collaborative, global environment. I would have a look at their website and see what values and attributes they highlight as most important to them, and try to tie these in where you can.
- Add 1-2 personal attributes (e.g. resilience, adaptability, attention to detail) and again connect them to the demands of a fast-paced, high-performing firm like Clifford Chance. Compared to the core strengths, these are character traits that you naturally have or have developed over time.
- Finish your answer with a forward-looking sentence about how these skills will enable you to contribute and grow at the firm.
- 30-40 words on background/skills gained
- 120-130 words linking those skills to Clifford Chance
- 20-30 words on your future contribution to the firm
I hope that helps, and best of luck with your application!
Thank you so much Abbie, I really appreciate that detailed responseHey!
As you only have 200 words, I would be really selective and tie everything back to what Clifford Chance values. A structure could be:
A rough word count split could be:
- Start with 1-2 core strengths (e.g. commercial awareness, teamwork, problem-solving) and briefly show how you have developed these - for example, through your work experience, academics, university societies, etc. These are the skills that you have learned and can demonstrate with evidence.
- Link each strength directly to the role of a Clifford Chance trainee. For example, how your analytical skills help you break down complex matters, or how working with diverse teams has prepared you for Clifford Chance's collaborative, global environment. I would have a look at their website and see what values and attributes they highlight as most important to them, and try to tie these in where you can.
- Add 1-2 personal attributes (e.g. resilience, adaptability, attention to detail) and again connect them to the demands of a fast-paced, high-performing firm like Clifford Chance. Compared to the core strengths, these are character traits that you naturally have or have developed over time.
- Finish your answer with a forward-looking sentence about how these skills will enable you to contribute and grow at the firm.
I would just make sure that everything is specific, concise, and clearly relevant to Clifford Chance's culture and expectations.
- 30-40 words on background/skills gained
- 120-130 words linking those skills to Clifford Chance
- 20-30 words on your future contribution to the firm
I hope that helps, and best of luck with your application!
For slaughters how are people structuring their CV? I’m thinking education, legal wex, non legal wex, extra curriculars, positions of responsibility and achievements? Would you include a sector on legal events like open days?
Terrible 😭 I got all 4s. I was heavily carried by the VI’s.
Hi guys, today I got my Freshfields cappfinity feedback. Idk how to interpret these, I feel like my strengths seem good. Can anyone who progressed to stage 2 give their thoughts?
Strengths - Championing clients and giving them the edge, Delivering extraordinary outcomes, Thriving under pressure
Weaknesses - Collaboration, embracing transformation (adaptation)
Strengths - Championing clients and giving them the edge, Delivering extraordinary outcomes, Thriving under pressure
Weaknesses - Collaboration, embracing transformation (adaptation)
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Akin telephone interview invite!, Nervous.
Hey, when did you get the report? I did my test yesterday and haven't received anything
I got the same weakness and got stage two
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