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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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Nah! You’ve got this.Will report back once I get rejected post test
Has anyone heard back from Jones Day regarding the Spring and Summer Schemes, only heard people talk about hearing about their Winter schemes so far.
For Linklaters Winter VS - one of the application question states --> please list your main interests including academic achievemnts, community roles, clubs and socieities etc with a word limit of 250 words.
I was wondering, as to how much detail should I go into my academic commendation I received for a module at University. Should I talk what the module is about / How I achieved that mark, and to what extent should I do it to.
It says list your interests, but the word limit is 250 words, so not sure as to what they are expecting.
Would appreciate any advice
I was wondering, as to how much detail should I go into my academic commendation I received for a module at University. Should I talk what the module is about / How I achieved that mark, and to what extent should I do it to.
It says list your interests, but the word limit is 250 words, so not sure as to what they are expecting.
Would appreciate any advice
Has anyone gotten their Gibson Dunn test report yet? Still haven't received mine and did the test 2 weeks ago.
In no more than 1440 characters including spaces (this is approx. 200 words), tell us how the skills and attributes you have developed to date will help you excel as a Clifford Chance lawyer. For this question, is it suitable to explain two experiences, each 100 words, that developed multiple skills/attributes? The wording of 'to date' has thrown me off slightly...Would appreciate your insights @Andrei Radu @Abbie Whitlock 
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Hi! If NRF haven’t set a word count for this cycle, then it’s fine to go slightly over a page—as long as it’s within about 1.3 pages. I’d suggest playing around a little with font size and margins to add space, but the key is to make sure every sentence earns its place and that you’re using the space effectively.
Hi everyone, I’m planning my answers for Addleshaw Goddard’s application before it opens and I’m a bit stuck on the first question: “What attracts you to a career in commercial law and why specifically at Addleshaw Goddard?”
I’m unsure whether to focus on the firm’s culture (e.g., high responsibility for trainees) or a specific practice area. At a Legal Cheek event a few weeks ago, Grad Rec suggested highlighting culture and values, but I’m skeptical since we haven’t worked there yet and generic statements might not stand out. Given that the other application questions already focus on AG’s work and commercial aspects, I’m leaning towards emphasising firm culture and values, but I’d love to hear others’ thoughts.
For context, the other three questions are:
I’m unsure whether to focus on the firm’s culture (e.g., high responsibility for trainees) or a specific practice area. At a Legal Cheek event a few weeks ago, Grad Rec suggested highlighting culture and values, but I’m skeptical since we haven’t worked there yet and generic statements might not stand out. Given that the other application questions already focus on AG’s work and commercial aspects, I’m leaning towards emphasising firm culture and values, but I’d love to hear others’ thoughts.
For context, the other three questions are:
- Is technology and AI an opportunity or threat for Addleshaw Goddard and why? (2000 characters max)
- Choose one of Addleshaw Goddard's practice areas or sectors and tell us about a major change in law or government policy that clients in that sector/practice area are facing and what opportunities that creates for us. (2000 characters max)
- If you were in government, what one thing would you change to make it easier for UK businesses to succeed and why? (2000 characters max)
Is it still worth it to invest a lot of time in the Reed Smith application if they’re rolling and they opened on 3/09? I only today realised they’re weirdly aligned with my interests but if it‘s realistically too late to have a real shot I think I’d rather get it over with quickly lol
I was about to ask this. They did say that there was an error on Cappafinity's end, and that we should get it soon. But still no update
Wow, so strange, still haven't received mine and I completed the test on the 16th of september.
Hey! I spoke to grad recruitment at the last LegalCheek law fair, and they said it was non-rolling.
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I wouldn't worry about going into too much detail if you'd like to save the word count to discuss other elements. For your academic commendation, I would name the award, the module it was in, and why it matters (e.g. top grade in the cohort). I don't think you'll be expected to explain the full module or how you achieved it
I'd focus on using the 250 words to balance this academic commendation with community roles, societies, and other interests so that they get a well-rounded picture of you!
Hello!!In no more than 1440 characters including spaces (this is approx. 200 words), tell us how the skills and attributes you have developed to date will help you excel as a Clifford Chance lawyer. For this question, is it suitable to explain two experiences, each 100 words, that developed multiple skills/attributes? The wording of 'to date' has thrown me off slightly...Would appreciate your insights @Andrei Radu @Abbie Whitlock
I wouldn't worry too much about the wording - "to date" simply means they want you to draw on experiences you've had so far, whether academic, professional, or extracurricular. Structuring it around two key experiences is definitely a solid approach, as long as each example links back clearly to the skills Clifford Chance is looking for (e.g. teamwork, resilience, commercial awareness, attention to detail).
Rather than splitting the word count rigidly into 100 / 100, you might find it easier to give one slightly more space if it showcases more skills. The important thing is to demonstrate how the experience developed your skills and attributes, and why it matters for excelling as a lawyer. I would focus on expanding on how these traits you developed will help you excel as a Clifford Chance lawyer, rather than trying to fit in multiple experiences.
I hope that assists!
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