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  1. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @e_turbo2 I would discuss 3-4 sectors/departments and I would use use the following structure: Paragraph 1: Firstly, I would mention the sector or department I am interested in and explain why, describing both (i) the substantive features of the department/sector that attract me (i.e. what...
  2. Andrei Radu

    New CMS Application Question

    I think the latter is the correct approach. In general, you should observe two important rules in application writing: Prioritise depth over breadth: here, this means that instead of listing several impacts, you should focus on one or two key points and analyse them in detail - i.e. explain why...
  3. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @legal18 thanks a lot for the kind words, I really appreciate it :)! As for your question, here is how I would approach it: Firstly, explain the concept of profit in simple terms, as earnings minus costs, and exemplify with sources of earnings and sources of costs most businesses have...
  4. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I found no information about their policy for this cycle, but according to this article back in 2023 they used to recruit on a rolling basis. TCLA is currently working on compiling the most comprehensive and up to date list of rolling/non-rolling firms for the current cycle - including by...
  5. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I think it depends on the reason why you have chosen to take a gap year. If it is something that will add to a recruiter's understanding of you as a candidate, I would add it. If the reason you took the gap year is simply that you needed a bit of a break from everything, I do not think it needs...
  6. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    While I do not know this is the case, I think it is quite likely this is not a generic response sent to every rejected candidate. Firstly, the wording significantly differs from the language used in most generic rejection emails, and is very similar to the language used by some firms who send...
  7. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I have not found any information on the website about their policy for this application cycle, but historically they have reviewed applications on a rolling basis.
  8. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I would not put a gap year as a separate entry in the work experience section. If I wanted to explain why I had chosen to leave the role and what I planned to do in the gap year, I would write about that in a few short sentences at the end of the paralegal work experience description.
  9. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    That is a really good score and it will most certainly not be holding you back - normally, firms do not have cut off points lower than the 50th percentile. Nonetheless, this does not guarantee progression the AC either, as Linklaters decides based on a holistic assessment - a friend of mine once...
  10. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This is a bit of tricky situation. I think your best bet would be to try to leverage any more recent work experience (even if it is just a Forage one or an Open Day) as an attempt on your part to action their feedback and become a better candidate - see if you can comment on the experience...
  11. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @berocca567 my advice would be to read about several deals the firm advised on while looking proactively for mentions of the elements the question asks about. Afterwards, I would divide my answer in separate parts to ensure I have a clear structure and that my points are easy to understand...
  12. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Yes - the careers events section should have enough space to list you to list all your events and also write about a few key takeaways. Beyond that, you want to avoid repetition and overlap and you want to avoid making the impression you cannot be concise with your points.
  13. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @flower1 I do not think there is a "best" WG preparation resource - rather, I would say there are a variety of tests and courses that each have their strengths and weaknesses in terms of the sections they prepare you for. You should also bear in mind that different firms have slightly...
  14. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    There are a variety of different financial metrics you can look at: Profit Per Equity Partner (PEP): the headline indicator of financial success, but which is better seen as a very "rough" measurement due to its susceptibility to being "gamed" as mentioned before (by restricting equity...
  15. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    This type of information can be useful for a variety of purposes in terms of assessing a firm's general business prospects, the quality of its practice and work, and the kind of work and responsibilities you may have at the firm. To take revenue per lawyer (RPL) firstly: this is seen by...
  16. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I do not think you should necessarily separate them in categories; recruiters are aware a substantial proportion of open days are selective, and as such will likely infer that several of yours are as well. Nonetheless, there is no harm in separating them in two broad "non-selective careers...
  17. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @berocca567 open days are very useful experiences generally both because they help improve your commercial awareness and knowledge of the legal market, and because they are at times highly-selective opportunities to mention in an application to impress a recruiter (even if at a different...
  18. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Hi @legallybrunette8 the word count limit for this question is quite low considering the amount of material you have to cover, so you will have to be very concise and efficient with your writing. I can see two approaches working here: You split the answer in two sections - one dealing with the...
  19. Andrei Radu

    Parent looking for advice and information about law careers

    Hi @Truecoconut generally speaking, it is impossible to get a newly-qualified position in a practice area one has not experienced in their training contract. This is simply because not doing a seat in the area of qualification mean one will not have the prerequisite knowledge and experience to...
  20. Andrei Radu

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Unfortunately such specific information is not usually available in the public domain. The only sources I found it on were Law.com and The Lawyer, and both are only accessible with an organisational subscription - you should check if your university has one if you are a student.
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