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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi @CharlesT47 for the first question, I would agree with you that the rise private credit has a somewhat negative impact on the banks' leverage; but I would argue it is not substantial enough to outweigh the aforementioned factors leading to an increase in bargaining power. While private credit...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
For 300-word count limit questions I think you definitely want to come as close to the maximum as possible, and in any event no less than 10-15 words under; I have heard from a number of recruiters that they might infer that you were unwilling to put enough effort in otherwise. For the 500-word...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi @V2002 I linked here a couple of resources: A free TCLA article with a candidate's interview experience from 2017/18 A 2020 thread where candidates discussed interview experiences at the firm A 2024 thread where candidates discussed tips for Gibson Dunn interviews A detailed description of...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I would not necessarily infer that you have been rejected. The firm's application portal status is only really meant to help you track your progress up to the interview stage - I do not think they have any separate "status updates" that show on your portal depending on whether you got an offer...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi @CharlesT47 I think you could justify an interest by focusing on how the strategic objectives of institutional lenders impacts the legal work you do. As a sponsor in a leveraged buyout, you are trying to present the state of the target business in as favourable of a light as possible, to...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi @legallybrunette8 in short, I do not think it is inherently better to discuss a broad or niche example. In my opinion, what matters most for this kind of question is how you go about your analysis. As such, if I were you I would simply choose the topic I felt I was (i) more knowledgable...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I do not know a lot about MoFo in London and its growth, but part of the explanation of why they are not bigger/more renowned in a given practice area here could just be due to the fact that there has simply not been a strategic need for it; in that the firm's current capabilities may suffice to...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi @Amgrad this is a great question and targets an issue that many candidates struggle with when they apply to firms with smaller/newer London presences. My answer to your question of how to show interest in their departments is two-fold: firstly, I will explain why not having a Chambers/Legal...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Since you would be asking question on email, there is definitely no expectation of you doing this unless you have a specific issue that you actually require information about. I would not ask general questions about culture and work at the firm this way, as it would just unnecessarily add to the...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi @flower1 I think it is fine to email about your score - I know a number of people who have done so with various firms and have received their exact figures. Nonetheless, I would not ask about the VI, as the firm likely has a standard process for releasing information about them.- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi @qaz99 I would advise you not to worry about this. White & Case is a firm that is known to "stagger" its progression and offers, so they will definitely not be filling up all VS places before the interview. In general, firms will not operate interviews on a rolling basis - they will only make...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I would put down the 20 most recent ones and explain the situation in any additional information section. If this section does not exist, you can email the graduate recruitment team about it explaining the situation and sending a full module breakdown attached. This is a relatively common...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi @berocca567 normally, you should wait for at least the end of their stipulated deadline (so, 3 weeks) before asking for an update. That said, it is completely acceptable to ask for an update sooner if there is a good reason for it, such as an expiring offer from another firm. This is quite a...- Andrei Radu
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Hi @Anakin10 I think the first part of your question is meant to test your commercial awareness vis-a-vis changing trends in the industry and assess your ability to formulate and argue for a viewpoint about what skills have in recent times become and will continue to become more important for...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I think this is likely a system error in that they automatically send WG invites to all candidates, whether they are exempt or not. I also remember this being something that was happening to candidates in other years, so I would assume the firm is aware of it and will still assess you...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi @V2002 take a look here at TCLA's interview question bank - this is what I used when preparing for my interviews, and I consider it to be the best resource in the market. As you are reading the questions, I would advise you to take 10-15 seconds to consider how you would go about answering...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi @Alturistic whale and huge congrats for getting the VS 🥳 🥳 My first bit of advice is to take a moment to celebrate this amazing achievement! As for converting the VS, I have listed bellow a selection of my most important tips, both in regards to the preparation period before the scheme and...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Generally I know this section is meant to be kept short and informative, as from what I understand it is just so that recruiters know of your application history with the firm. If you want to add any detail as to how you have improved, to avoid it seeming like you are ignoring the actual point...- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I would not be too worried. Back when I was applying, I submitted my Slaughters VS application sometime at the end of September/early October and only heard back about being progressed to the interview stage mid-December.- Andrei Radu
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hi @pfoapplicant for the first question, while it is ideal to reach a word count close to the provided limit (unless that is very high), I think as long as you can at least fill in 70-80% of the provided space, you should prioritise your writing style and avoid waffling. One of the key points of...- Andrei Radu
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