TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Afuturetrainee]

I’m packing for my vacation and suddenly remembered that in my Gibson application I never addressed it to the grad rec and didn’t even sign off with ‘Yours faithfully.’ A whole week later.
My brain really chose violence today.

You don’t have to

 

[FutureTraineeMaybe]

Any tips for Dentons online assessment?

Hiya!
Can I ask when you applied?

 

[Abbie Whitlock]

How to answer this fieldfisher question: Please provide us with more details of your achievements, scholarships, positions of responsibility, insight schemes, open days and virtual work experience opportunities, extra-curricular activities and everything else that interests you (2000 characters)- do i just talk about my self or do i talk about the firm?

Hello!

You should focus mainly on yourself in that question. Fieldfisher is asking for a summary of what you've achieved so far and what makes you stand out - things such as academic achievements, scholarships, work experience, open days, insight schemes, volunteering, leadership roles, and extra-curriculars.

You don't need to talk about the firm directly (and I would definitely avoid turning it into a "why Fieldfisher" answer, as that does not directly answer the question), but you can subtly and briefly link your experiences to the skills and qualities that the firm looks for. That way, you're still showing why you're background is relevant without turning the answer into a cover letter.

This question is an opportunity for Fieldfisher to get to know you through the type of initiatives and activities that you have voluntarily participated in - therefore, I would make it about you, but perhaps write it in a way that subtly shows how your experiences make you a good fit for Fieldfisher.

I hope that helps!