• 📅 2025–26 Applications: Vacation Schemes, Open Days & Training Contracts

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  1. vera.mekhonoshina

    TCLA x Willkie response?

    Hi @yuk0n, Just to follow up on Jaysen's message above, I'd recommend emailing [email protected] with your email address so this can be double-checked for you :)
  2. vera.mekhonoshina

    TCLA x Willkie response?

    Hi! Following up on Jaysen's message earlier in this thread, I recommend emailing [email protected] with your email address!
  3. vera.mekhonoshina

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @Lawlife5, I might be able to help out with this. From my understanding, you'd want to specify the exact things one might do at an open day that could help you learn more about that particular USP. Some of the common things applicants do at an open day are: Listening to panels, where...
  4. vera.mekhonoshina

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @TC seeker, Different firms will have different requirements as to the individual grades/ overall mark that you need to achieve during the PGDL, but they will make you aware of those requirements when you get a TC offer. Hope this helps!
  5. vera.mekhonoshina

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @svb risk management intern, Great question. I would not necessarily treat it as a loss of words, since you should be emphasising different things when talking about an action in the work experience section and in an application answer. In the work experience section, you are mainly...
  6. vera.mekhonoshina

    Sidley phone interview

    Great advice, Zainab! @Jakexander - I would also add that it's really important to practise sounding enthusiastic and engaged over the phone. Since the interviewers can't see your face, the only indicator of your demeanour they will be able to rely on is your voice. You may find it helpful to...
  7. vera.mekhonoshina

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    HI @AS24, Interesting question! I'd say it depends on why you want to mention the deal. Is it a landmark deal that changed the trajectory of the firm or put the firm's name on the map for a specific type of transaction, for example? In this case, it's definitely possible to use the deal as...
  8. vera.mekhonoshina

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Completely agree! I think that the most important part of this answer is to make sure you provide specific evidence from your research on the firm so that you really nail the 'trainee at Jones Day' part of the answer. While skills can be more generic and expected of trainees in general, like...
  9. vera.mekhonoshina

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @MusaIqbal, Yes, you can! The rule of thumb is to check the firm's website and see whether it uses a specific shortened version of the name itself. You'd want to first write out the firm's name in full and put the abbreviation in brackets - after that, you can just use the shortened...
  10. vera.mekhonoshina

    Building confidence for vacation scheme applications

    Hey there! I know how overwhelming applications can be, especially when you feel like other candidates have a stronger background. But, as @ZNadeem has rightly said, don't let self-doubt get in your way - use it as fuel to show yourself what you're capable of! At the end of the day, there is...
  11. vera.mekhonoshina

    Documenting my TC Journey (Project TC🚀)

    Hey Jasmine, Loving this update! Congratulations on securing the Open Day - I hope you have a lot of fun getting to know the firm better :) It also sounds like you are making good progress in terms of writing and submitting applications. I always say that having a quantifiable target and...
  12. vera.mekhonoshina

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @Mara, I'm sorry to hear that. I also know that it can get pretty repetitive when people tell you to keep pushing, to keep working on applications and putting yourself out there, but I still want to offer some words of encouragement. You absolutely deserve to be a part of the legal...
  13. vera.mekhonoshina

    Application for Open Days?

    Hi @sophieg19092005, Great question! I think that each firm would have its own preferences and rules. For example, according to HSF Kramer's FAQ, you are allowed to apply to multiple open days. If you can't find an answer on the website on whether the firm allows multiple applications, I would...
  14. vera.mekhonoshina

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi! What's the full phrasing of the question?
  15. vera.mekhonoshina

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes, as long as you first write out the term in full!
  16. vera.mekhonoshina

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I agree with other responses - the insight is definitely more important than the name of the trainee. You can specify the exact ways the firm uses AI (e.g. contract review), which will provide that desired level of depth in your answer!
  17. vera.mekhonoshina

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @Jamtaz12, This is definitely one of the less straightforward application questions! But at the same time, I think that it gives you plenty of space to be creative. I don't think that your answer has to be law-related - if anything, I imagine that picking a non-law-related topic will be...
  18. vera.mekhonoshina

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hey there! I would imagine that you can only apply to one vacation scheme per application cycle, as is the case with most law firms. However, I do suggest double-checking with the firm's graduate recruitment team to confirm! As for the application deadline, given that the website states the...
  19. vera.mekhonoshina

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Agreed! I included society positions and volunteering roles in my work experience section. It shouldn't be a problem at all :)
  20. vera.mekhonoshina

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I wouldn't worry too much yet! The applications just opened and there is more than a month before they close! Good luck :)

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