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  1. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    Are there no app questions for Weil?
  2. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    Is it automatic?
  3. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    Thank you so much!
  4. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    Hi forum! I was wondering whether anyone had advice regarding writing an open day application for the "why do you want to attend"/"what are you hoping to gain" questions. I've tried several different methods, and I keep getting rejected. Thanks!
  5. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    Is it automatic?
  6. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    Does anyone have any tips for the Gibson Dunn online assessment? Thanks! :)
  7. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    No
  8. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    for those who got a Jones Day interview - congrats! And I was wondering how long they gave you to prep for the interview (I.e. from receiving the invite to the actual interview date)
  9. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    Has anyone completed the HSF Kramer online assessment?
  10. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    Has anyone completed the Skadden online assessment?
  11. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    Hi @Antoni Trochimowicz , Hope you’re well! I would appreciate your advice on the following: For the question “Drawing on your experience outside of the legal profession, what inspired your interest in commercial law?” - Should I not talk about any legal internships, etc? Or have I...
  12. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    Does the HSF Kramer online test include a VI?
  13. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    Is Winston Taylor's vac scheme application rolling?
  14. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    Anyone applying to Skadden and wants to bounce ideas off each other for the “approach to legal practice” question?
  15. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    I was looking at the application for a firm and accidentally pressed submit. I emailed grad rec to withdraw the application, as I want to apply properly. Are they gonna think I'm an idiot and not take my proper application seriously? (assuming they're willing to withdraw the first one)
  16. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    Hi @Antoni Trochimowicz and anyone else who could help! For the question: "Tell us about an interest or activity that matters to you outside of your academic studies. Your answer should focus on: (a) a challenge or setback you encountered; or (b) what this experience has taught you about...
  17. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    I saw on Cleary's website that they want AAA. Does anyone know if they're strict about that, or would an equivalent to ABBC (I studied abroad) be ok?
  18. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    Hi @Antoni Trochimowicz, I have several questions about the application question: What do you understand to be the key features of the firm's approach to legal practice? Why does Skadden's model appeal to you? (300 words)? 1) When a firm talks about its approach to legal practice, am I to...
  19. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    I am, I think it shows that you've actively sought ways to experience law in practice
  20. 174Tess9y3

    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

    Hi @Jaysen and @Abbie Whitlock! When a firm talks about its approach to legal practice, am I to interpret that as their strengths in certain practice areas, or something along the lines of multidisciplinary integration/lean deal teams/focuses on high-stakes matters etc? I'm not sure which way...
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