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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

@Afraz Akhtar How would you answer the question "What motivates you?" in strength-based interviews? It seems very broad to me and I don't have a clue what to include in the answer. Any insights would be highly appreciated ❤️
- FutureTraineeMaybe
- Post #16,367
- Today at 5:59 PM
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Samee!! I have no clue what to doo😭😭 Especially with that presentation, I feel like my heart is in my throat
- FutureTraineeMaybe
- Post #15,822
- Yesterday at 1:26 PM
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Hi @Afraz Akhtar When answering strength-based questions such as "how would you react to a last-minute deadline" - should i add an example?
- FutureTraineeMaybe
- Post #15,722
- Saturday at 7:16 PM
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

In my experience, it takes about a week
- FutureTraineeMaybe
- Post #15,665
- Saturday at 1:13 PM
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

I swear!! The other night I dreamt I missed a deadline and almost fell out of bed😂😂
- FutureTraineeMaybe
- Post #15,648
- Saturday at 10:58 AM
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Thank you!! I hope you smash the AC and get all the way to a TC💪💪
- FutureTraineeMaybe
- Post #15,529
- Friday at 6:14 PM
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Congratulations!! Can I ask when you did the test and what scores you got?
- FutureTraineeMaybe
- Post #15,519
- Friday at 5:49 PM
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Can anybody provide insight into DLA's individual exercise? I suck at presentations and bombed mine at HSF last year. So, anybody with any insight into what it might be, any help would be hugely appreciated 🙏
- FutureTraineeMaybe
- Post #15,117
- Thursday at 10:52 PM
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

No no no worries at all!! It's just nice to have some sort of clarification ❤️
- FutureTraineeMaybe
- Post #15,024
- Thursday at 5:28 PM
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Ah I see! Nvm, my VI didn't go that well anyway😂 Thank you for letting me know!!
- FutureTraineeMaybe
- Post #15,006
- Thursday at 5:00 PM
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Have people got WE already?
- FutureTraineeMaybe
- Post #15,003
- Thursday at 4:57 PM
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Hi @Afraz Akhtar Hope you're doing well! Do you know where I can find a list of strength-based questions applicable for law interviews?
- FutureTraineeMaybe
- Post #14,950
- Thursday at 3:25 PM
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Drumroll....... the much anticipated Eversheds PFO (london) is heree And this is a VI I thought I did okay😂
- FutureTraineeMaybe
- Post #14,786
- Thursday at 10:22 AM
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Would love to know as well!
- FutureTraineeMaybe
- Post #14,665
- Wednesday at 7:40 PM
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

And checking tcla every 10 minutes for a potential heartbreak 😂
- FutureTraineeMaybe
- Post #14,461
- Wednesday at 12:27 PM
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Guys, is it safe to assume Eversheds london PFO, if I did my VI on the 19th of Dec?
- FutureTraineeMaybe
- Post #14,399
- Wednesday at 10:42 AM
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Guys, any DLA AC Insights?
- FutureTraineeMaybe
- Post #14,222
- Tuesday at 7:53 PM
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Hi @Afraz Akhtar I understand this isn't really your expertise area but I was wondering if it’s okay to request a quieter room for preparing for presentations. I get quite anxious preparing in crowded spaces, and a different room would really help me concentrate better. I don’t have a formal...
- FutureTraineeMaybe
- Post #14,122
- Tuesday at 3:10 PM
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

DLA Piper AC!!!😭😭😭😭 (not london)
- FutureTraineeMaybe
- Post #14,114
- Tuesday at 2:47 PM
- Forum: Applications Discussion
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Is this the only question for PMC? I can't get past the initial section without submitting this. The covering letter is an opportunity for you to tell us about: 1) yourself; 2) why you are interested in a career in law; 3) the office location you are applying for and why; 4) your reasons for...
- FutureTraineeMaybe
- Post #14,079
- Tuesday at 1:05 PM
- Forum: Applications Discussion

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