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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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thank you so much!Hey!
I'd say that is a really strong angle, especially for a PE-focused firm. Rather than just naming secondaries as a trend, I would try framing it around why they are increasing and what that means for clients. For example, you could ask about what is driving the rise in GP-led secondaries and how that has changed the advice that PE sponsors are seeking.
You could potentially also touch on how higher interest rates or longer exit timelines are shaping PE strategies. I personally found that trying to phrase questions as open-ended and using "why/how" helped to frame the questions in the right way for insight days! Overall, I think the best way to show commercial awareness at events is to be genuinely curious - make sure to ask questions on practice areas that you are interested in, as well as those that the firm is known for!
Best of luck with the insight day - sounds like you're preparing well already!
Hi all! Any tips for the Irwin Mitchell AC? The guidance states that it will be based around strengths and how you would respond to certain scenarios. So I am guessing to prep my motivations linked to specific areas of the firm and cases, as well as how I would respond to scenarios such as building rapport with the client, responding to a supervisor changing a deadline etc?
It’s not competency based, so they aren’t looking for STAR as such
It’s not competency based, so they aren’t looking for STAR as such
Did Addleshaw Goddard video interview. It went well but every single one of my friends got asked different questions )))
One of the questions I had a lot of ummms but the rest of the questions I was confident and looking forward to getting the AC.
))) One of the questions I had a lot of ummms but the rest of the questions I was confident and looking forward to getting the AC.
Hi, does anyone here have any advice on written exercises and how to improve? I was rejected from Willkie and Skadden this application cycle after the WEs. I did prepare for them in advance (nothing crazy, just practice based on online materials)
I would appreciate some advice on how others prepare for them, especially so I can learn from those two rejections … Thank you!!
I would appreciate some advice on how others prepare for them, especially so I can learn from those two rejections … Thank you!!
Hi does anyone have any last min Latham & Watkins insights please - literally anything that would be useful even confidence tips! I would really really appreciate it really need it atm
really need it atm
I believe that "from the date you receive this email" refers to the date, otherwise it would say "time you receive", and that the deadline is therefore 23:59
In the span of 12 hours I’ve received promo code emails and/or discount vouchers from Nintendo, Apple, Samsung, Uber, Odeon Cinemas, Nando’s, Cineworld, Footasylum, KFC, JD Sports, Lenovo, Microsoft, Xbox, PlayStation and JustEat cos it’s my birthday today lmao it’s been insane.
If only law firms could show this much love to us instead it’d be much more appreciated lmao. I’d like to see a Gibson Dunn and Debevoise VS land in my inbox in the next few weeks. Watch how instead it’ll just be a tsunami of PFOs… First up is gna be Covington cos I’ve heard zilch post app.
If only law firms could show this much love to us instead it’d be much more appreciated lmao. I’d like to see a Gibson Dunn and Debevoise VS land in my inbox in the next few weeks. Watch how instead it’ll just be a tsunami of PFOs… First up is gna be Covington cos I’ve heard zilch post app.
...how do i sign up to these? both my email and phone notifications are all empty and silent on mineI want vouchers too!!
(also would like offers, but I'm sure one will land in your inbox soon!!)
Here’s the thing idek this happens to me literally every year and idk how half of them got my details in the first place (should I be worried)??
Some of them I think are automatic like Samsung, Apple and Lenovo cos I’ve had phones from all 3 in the past, but idk about the rest…
The vouchers and discount codes have come in handy though. I know the marketing departments at these companies are gna have a field day tom.
Some of them I think are automatic like Samsung, Apple and Lenovo cos I’ve had phones from all 3 in the past, but idk about the rest…
The vouchers and discount codes have come in handy though. I know the marketing departments at these companies are gna have a field day tom.
I just BOMBED my CRS VI…Like I wasn’t able to complete a couple of the questions. Is there any hope 
I think without seeing what you wrote it’s really hard to give guidance, though I think structure goes a long way and starting out by plotting this out as a skeleton before adding the fleshed out paragraphs. You often can’t cover every topic either so best to choose 2-3 and answer them well.
Yeah I second this too. Tbh I find these WEs are highly unpredictable like I literally fumbled the Skadden WE. I thought I’d cooked on Dechert’s and flopped Willkie’s but then I’d had the complete opposite results (Dechert PFO, Willkie AC).
The most important thing imo is planning and structure. Breezy shared the 25/50/25 rule: spend 25% of the time planning, 50% on writing up the response, and then the remaining 25% to rly go through it, proofread and check for SPAG.
The most important thing imo is planning and structure. Breezy shared the 25/50/25 rule: spend 25% of the time planning, 50% on writing up the response, and then the remaining 25% to rly go through it, proofread and check for SPAG.
Hello people. It's been a few days since I have been here. Just took a bit to decompress and reorientate myself. Waiting on some outcomes atm and doing my best not to obsess over it so you might not see me around for a while. Still waiting on Debevoise (likely PFO), Cleary (been waiting a while so who knows), Vinson & Elkins (no idea if it in batches or what), GB post test etc. etc.
Point is that there are so many things on my mind and I want to take a few days to ruminate and get myself in order. I also have plans to do some sporadic applications, improve my WG, testing and interview skills just in case (as I fell at those hurdles after applications), and also start properly applying for paralegal or law-adjacent work.
Send me your best wishes as I wait tentatively for some outcomes and thank you for all the support so far!
Point is that there are so many things on my mind and I want to take a few days to ruminate and get myself in order. I also have plans to do some sporadic applications, improve my WG, testing and interview skills just in case (as I fell at those hurdles after applications), and also start properly applying for paralegal or law-adjacent work.
Send me your best wishes as I wait tentatively for some outcomes and thank you for all the support so far!
I think structure is the most important - it’s often client facing so getting that right is a big +
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