TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Harvey Specter]

Since you’re enjoying my judgments, maybe give Prest v Petrodel Resources Ltd [2013] UKSC 34 a look - I tried to make piercing the corporate veil as clear (and sensible) as possible, limiting it to cases where a company is used to dodge existing obligations.

So… what do you think of my style there? Did it hit the mark?

My Company Law coursework was on this! Baso the title was whether a parent company which exercises control over its subsidiary company is liable for any torts its subsidiary commits and/or whether, in accordance with the single economic unit principle, the parent company will also face liability for any incurred debts. Prest v Petrodel was one of the main case judgements I used! Lord Sumption worked his magic on that one. It defo hit the mark in my opinion. ​

 

[Bree]

Please tell us what is your proudest achievement and why. This can be from any aspect of your life. (400 words max) *

Please tell us about a recent commercial article or event that has attracted your attention. Please explain why it interested you, give your opinion on the opportunities and challenges that it might present to a law firm such as Kirkland & Ellis. (400 words max) *

Why do you want to be a trainee solicitor in a transactional focused firm? (400 words max) *

Why would you like to be a trainee solicitor at Kirkland & Ellis specifically? (300 words max) *

Thank you Elle, protected me from further trauma

 

[BobThebIlly]

Jesus my Gowling app was written so poorly no wonder why they never emailed me 💀💀💀

 

[Lord Sumption]

My Company Law coursework was on this! Baso the title was whether a parent company which exercises control over its subsidiary company is liable for any torts its subsidiary commits and/or whether, in accordance with the single economic unit principle, the parent company will also face liability for any incurred debts. Prest v Petrodel was one of the main case judgements I used! Lord Sumption worked his magic on that one. It defo hit the mark in my opinion. ​

Ah, splendid! I’m glad Prest v Petrodel came in handy for your coursework 😎. It was indeed an interesting case - I tried to make clear that a parent company isn’t automatically liable for a subsidiary’s torts or debts, limiting the circumstances to when a company is used to evade an existing legal obligation.

Delighted to hear it hit the mark for you! One always hopes the law can be both precise and, dare I say, a little elegant.

 

[elle woods]

Thank you Elle, protected me from further trauma

don't forget the CV also! Speaking of kirkland... i should get back to my own application 🤣

 

[Harvey Specter]

don't forget the CV also! Speaking of kirkland... i should get back to my own application 🤣

Imagine I’ve only just finished Akin and I’ve been at this one question for the past 5 hours ffs… 😭​

 

[elle woods]

Imagine I’ve only just finished Akin and I’ve been at this one question for the past 5 hours ffs… 😭​

well done on finishing! I'm actually flying tomorrow so lowkey need to get this done ASAP 😂

 

[Lord Sumption]

well done on finishing! I'm actually flying tomorrow so lowkey need to get this done ASAP 😂

Catch TCs, not flights or feelings ... 😭

 

[elle woods]

Catch TCs, not flights or feelings ... 😭

😮‍💨 one can only catch if another (a firm) throws...

Dang I feel awfully poetic on this frosty moonlit night...

 

[LRR23]

Has anyone heard from HFW yet?

 

[anonymous.15]

Has anyone heard from HFW yet?

rejection expected....for me....

 

[Shaky_Pete]

Are there any video interview questions in Baker McKenzie's Amberjack assessment? Thanks!

Does anyone know about this? Thanks!

 

[futuretraineeihope]

Does anyone know about this? Thanks!

no there’s no video qs!

 

[kn]

hi! could anyone let me know if the written assessment in freshfields stage 2 is timed? thank you!

 

[jojo23]

no there’s no video qs!

There's still maths though🤢

 

[member8868]

Hi does anyone have any advice for Macfarlanes' VI (stage 2)? I'm happy to swap for Freshfields' / Latham's stage 2, thanks!

 

[i-want-a-tc]

8/12

thank you for sharing

 

[anonymous.15]

this week is just awful
4 rejections wth...I thought only US FIRMS don't want me , turns out no firm wants me x

 

[alaskasour13]

Did the TI for DLA Piper today and passed the interview benchmark...

Hi, congratulations thats awesome! im doing mine next Wednesday, do you have any advice/ tips?

 

[alphabravocharlie]

this week is just awful
4 rejections wth...I thought only US FIRMS don't want me , turns out no firm wants me x

do you mind saying which firms rejected you?