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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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May I know how many says we have to complete the chat interview for Mishcon?
The mail says the link expires on 26th December but IDK what it means for the deadline to submit it
The mail says the link expires on 26th December but IDK what it means for the deadline to submit it
You cannot. You have to choose four experiences that are most suitable out of all the available ones and add them there. At the open day, they said you can highlight other work experiences during your chat with the AI if that seems relevant to the questions it asks you.
Please can someone clarify some issues about the budget: @Ram Sabaratnam @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu
Government borrowing is going to be higher than expected over the next 3 years (although promised to decrease in 2029-30 - unsure if this will materialise), is this likely to put pressure on yields and interest rates (despite the fall in yields after the budget announcement + interest rate cut expected in December)? Will it increase borrowing costs? Overall, how does this affect deal activity keeping private credit in mind?
Government borrowing is going to be higher than expected over the next 3 years (although promised to decrease in 2029-30 - unsure if this will materialise), is this likely to put pressure on yields and interest rates (despite the fall in yields after the budget announcement + interest rate cut expected in December)? Will it increase borrowing costs? Overall, how does this affect deal activity keeping private credit in mind?
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In my email, it said to ignore the one month deadline mentioned at the end, and specifically mentioned that it had to be completed exactly one week from the email being sent.
Hi, if I submit Mishcon's written application tonight, will I need to finish the bright apply thing by tomorrow, or would I have 7-days from the email? Thank you
Anyone else pushing the Taylor Wessing application deadline today and regretting not doing it early 😭?
Hello!
You definitely don't need to pick a purely legal issue for that HFW question - in fact, many strong answers use a commercial, geopolitical, or industry-specific issue that has legal implications. The key is to choose something that clearly connects to HFW's core sectors (such as shipping or insurance).
Some examples of what you could discuss include the Red Sea shipping disruptions, new sanctions regimes, ESG / climate regulations, or volatility in global energy prices. These are all mainstream issues with obvious knock-on effects for shipowners, insurers, traders, and energy companies.
The key is to:
- Briefly explain the issue
- Show how it impacts HFW's clients (e.g. delays, disputes, war-risk premiums, compliance risks, contract frustrations, renegotiating contracts, etc.)
- Link it to the work that HFW does (arbitration, insurance coverage advice, drafting / renegotiating contracts, etc.).
I hope that helps!
Hi!
You don't need to tie your outside interests back to Skadden. That question is usually about showing personality, balance, and what you'd be like to work with, rather than demonstrating firm knowledge.
Skadden will already get plenty of information on "why the firm" elsewhere in the application. For this question, they genuinely want to see what you do outside academics and work: this could be sports, music, volunteering, travel, creative projects, and anything that shows consistency and enthusiasm.
The main thing to keep in mind is to be authentic and specific. Instead of listing hobbies, give a short insight into what you do and why you enjoy it. If a skill naturally overlaps with qualities that are useful in law (such as teamwork or resilience), that can come through subtly, but I would try not to force the link.
So there's no need to connect it back to Skadden - just focus on giving them a sense of who you are as a person!
thanks abbie. tbh had to apply to spring cos the summer dates are during my exams 😞 we'll see how that goesHello!
I don’t necessarily think that it is too late - even if invites to later rounds have been sent out, it is likely that they will review all applications that have been submitted before the deadline (and there is plenty of chance to still be progressed).
The most important factor is whether you can submit a strong and tailored application - therefore, if you believe you can do that for the spring deadline, I would encourage you to apply if that scheme is more suitable.
However, if you feel you may benefit from some additional time to refine your application (and aren’t too fussed on the particular scheme), I would aim to submit early for the summer scheme.
Best of luck!
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