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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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I've really heavily focused on my main area of interest in my cover letter for TS. Is this bad? Should I discuss all their main practice areas more holistically? Or am I better off lending my word count towards my in-depth research for this one practice area...?
I have discussed other sectors and practices in my work experience section (I added in my research for those other areas there). Which is why my initial strategy was to go all in, in the cover letter, for this one area. Reading it back now idk if thats a good idea?
I have discussed other sectors and practices in my work experience section (I added in my research for those other areas there). Which is why my initial strategy was to go all in, in the cover letter, for this one area. Reading it back now idk if thats a good idea?
Freshfields PFO after Stage 2
For people who have heard back from Fieldfisher about their pathways to practice scheme (rejection or onto further stage), when did you apply?
anyone know if you'd be disadvantaged by rescheduling for a later batch of ACs? considering if i should reschedule my spring linklaters AC because i have an exam the day before and this AC came on such short notice. have some practice from another MC AC so not the end of the world if i go next week but obviously feeling like im in a bit of a bind as both the exam and the AC are important to me
Do people send thank you emails after interviews (specifically ACs with partners)?
Not sure whether to or not?
Not sure whether to or not?
The PFO email said: "To support your continued growth, you have received a personalised feedback report. This report is designed to provide specific insights into your strengths and identify areas for further development."
Does anyone know how to access this?
Does anyone know how to access this?
Personally I wouldn't. It fills their already full inbox more, if every AC invite did then it wouldn't be convenient for them
Didn’t get the PFO from freshfields - do we think they’re doing in batches…Can’t take this wait anymore😭😭
Unfortunately it is generally not a good look to heavily focus your cover letter on one area of the firms expertise. It is a very good way of showing the firm that you have done lots of research and are genuinely passionate about the work the firm does, but can sometimes have the effect of demonstrating that you aren't fit for the TC as during the TC you have to do all of the seats in your rotation, not just the one you are adamant you want to do. Not to mention, when it comes to retention, you may not even get the chance to qualify into your first-choice department. It runs the risk of GR discarding you on the basis that you aren't very open minded to working in other practice areas, despite the fact this may be a gross false assumption. You're much better off using your main interest as a springboard for why you applied, then expand your desire to join the firm for its breadth of practice areas, rather than latch onto a specific practice area. I've made the same mistake previously as I have quite a bit of sector specific experience so that's just my two cents, take it with a bit of salt.
CMS London AC! I would appreciate any tips and insights!! PLEASEE TYSM!!! I happy to offer insights too!
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