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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Honestly, this is such a normal feeling. Those video questions feel soo unnatural at first, even if you’re usually a confident speaker. It really does get easier with practice. A big tip is to practice answering questions out loud on camera (even just on your phone) so you get used to talking to...- anonymousanon123
- Post #10,262
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hey! I’m a recent law graduate about to start the SQE. I have a training contract offer from Freshfields and previously received interviews from HSF, Milbank, and Trowers & Hamlins for their vac schemes (did not attend HSF though!). I also received a TC offer from Milbank after their vac scheme...- anonymousanon123
- Post #10,261
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Hey - no silly questions here, we’re all figuring this out! I think it definitely makes sense to include your university legal clinic experience in the positions of responsibility section. It’s directly relevant to the role and it’s clearly a position of responsibility, so you’ll have loads of...- anonymousanon123
- Post #10,258
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
Treat it like any other work experience section - keep it concise, but make it really specific. Mention where you were sitting, the kind of work you helped with, the actual tasks you did, and what the experience taught you about how commercial law firms work. As always, try to link it back to...- anonymousanon123
- Post #10,257
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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Feedback on Skadden VC application
Hey! I am a TC holder and have gotten through quite a few initial application stages so I thought I could add a bit of feedback, though you have gotten plenty of amazing feedback already. The final paragraph is really strong - it’s great how you’ve picked out something specific about Skadden...- anonymousanon123
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- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
I think a good way to answer this question is to focus on the qualities that help you keep learning in any role, like curiosity, self-reflection, and initiative. For example, you could talk about taking the initiative to go to optional firm events or training sessions, such as ones on new AI...- anonymousanon123
- Post #10,255
- Forum: Applications Discussion
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
The Christmas period is so challenging to navigate whilst doing applications - don't worry, you're not the only person who will feel like they're losing their mind!! What worked really well for me was actually leaning into the silence. I'm so used to being on edge all day and anxiously...- anonymousanon123
- Post #10,252
- Forum: Applications Discussion