thank you!! I get really confused on whether firms are rolling or not. I thought Harbottle and Lewis was non rolling but I've seen someone on here get invited to an interview.
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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Great question - this is definitely an interview question that used to throw me off, as it can feel very open ended!
I would say that a good way to structure this is to keep it concise, professional and forward-looking, rather than trying to cram your full life story into a few minutes. A structure that I used to follow is:
- Present: what you are currently doing (e.g. degree, role, or stage you are at) - for example, "I am current a final year Law student studying at X university..."
- Past: one or two experiences that are relevant and show key skills or interests - for example, "I completed a placement year in my third year that reaffirmed my interest in X area of law, and I am now..."
- Future: what you are looking to do next and why this firm fits - for example, "I am particularly interested in X type of law, and therefore I have applied to X firm as it aligns with..."
You could think of it as a 60-90 second overview that answers: who are you academically and professionally, what has shaped your interests and motivations, and what are your future goals. I would also try to link it subtly to skills that the firm you are applying to values (e.g. teamwork, collaboration, entrepreneurialism) and end your answer on a point that leads into "why law" or "why this firm".
Overall, you can use this question as a way of giving the interviewer a snapshot into your legal journey so far
Thank you so muchHey!
Great question - this is definitely an interview question that used to throw me off, as it can feel very open ended!
I would say that a good way to structure this is to keep it concise, professional and forward-looking, rather than trying to cram your full life story into a few minutes. A structure that I used to follow is:
- Present: what you are currently doing (e.g. degree, role, or stage you are at) - for example, "I am current a final year Law student studying at X university..."
- Past: one or two experiences that are relevant and show key skills or interests - for example, "I completed a placement year in my third year that reaffirmed my interest in X area of law, and I am now..."
- Future: what you are looking to do next and why this firm fits - for example, "I am particularly interested in X type of law, and therefore I have applied to X firm as it aligns with..."
You could think of it as a 60-90 second overview that answers: who are you academically and professionally, what has shaped your interests and motivations, and what are your future goals. I would also try to link it subtly to skills that the firm you are applying to values (e.g. teamwork, collaboration, entrepreneurialism) and end your answer on a point that leads into "why law" or "why this firm".
Overall, you can use this question as a way of giving the interviewer a snapshot into your legal journey so far
Does anyone have any insights into Bird & Bird AC? I can share insights into Skadden WE, Interview, W&C ac, Gibson interview, Bristows interview and Reed Smith AC.
@Andrei Radu @Abbie Whitlock Hi I haven't heard back from GD at ALL since my application + automatic test. Would you recommend emailing them? I applied 18 Dec.
I understand that this year there has been an increase in applications to normal, but I think quite a few firms are cutting it tight for VS dates...
If is a single application question: I think maybe around 400 words?If a cover letter: 1.5 page max.
what kinds of questions can you prepare to ask at the end of an interview if you don't know who your interviewers will be until the actual thing?
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