TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Afraz Akhtar]

TW: Serious Question

How would you approach answering “Why You?” for a video interview which is a minute long?

Would you go for a 3-point approach, or one extended point which you can link back to the firm?

@Novaa if it’s a minute-long, you wouldn’t have time to introduce 3 points, qualify them with different experiences, and round off for why you’d be a great solicitor. Instead, I’d group 2 key skills/strengths, explain one experience where I showcased/developed both of these and end off with how that’ll make you excel as a solicitor.

Time yourself and practice this, so that you can figure out where you need to shorten what you’re saying during your explanation.

 

[Laurel Lance - Black Canary]

LMAOOO I'd be right behind you hahaha

I'm currently at my 7th PFO haha 😂 But on the bright side, we would be so ready for the 2026-27 cycle when it rolls around...am I right?

My old me was dead after receiving 11th PFO, now I am waiting for other PFOs then dead again just like the plot story. Then if an AC come I'll get back from the other universe

 

[Afuturetrainee]

So y’all won’t tell us whether the Latham AC’s are for spring or summer??? Like we are gatekeeping now??🫩😒🥺🥺

 

[zonnonomo]

bates well & mayer brown pfo 💔 happy monday

 

[badmintonflyinginsect]

For Bakers, when can I expect them to get in touch with my referee?

+ what would my referee need to speak about? (having a meeting w them regarding this)
@Andrei Radu @Afraz Akhtar

 

[lelezb1]

end of this week

I did mine (fieldfisher TI) last week (monday) and they said I’ll hear back after 5 days. Is it a pfo if I don’t hear back today?

 

[Novaa]

Place your bets below by reacting with 👍 or 👎 if you think at least one more firm will reply to us before EOD.

LOL THESE RESULTS? THE APPLICANTS ARE NOT PLEASED/HOPEFUL

 

[Novaa]

@Novaa if it’s a minute-long, you wouldn’t have time to introduce 3 points, qualify them with different experiences, and round off for why you’d be a great solicitor. Instead, I’d group 2 key skills/strengths, explain one experience where I showcased/developed both of these and end off with how that’ll make you excel as a solicitor.

Time yourself and practice this, so that you can figure out where you need to shorten what you’re saying during your explanation.

Amazingg!! Thank you so much for this

 

[James Wakefield]

Mayer Brown AC! 🎉

 

[ladyhaleinthehouse]

Sorry to bring up again - but has anyone received anything from Bakers (Spring VS) since Friday? not ready to admit defeat yet

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

Mayer Brown AC! 🎉

Congratulations!!

 

[ArthurWeasleyLaw]

Mayer Brown AC! 🎉

Well done. I haven't received a rejection so hoping positively rn! Did the email just come through?

 

[zonnonomo]

Mayer Brown AC! 🎉

HECK YEAH SMASH IT !!!!!!!!

 

[James Wakefield]

Well done. I haven't received a rejection so hoping positively rn! Did the email just come through?

Just came through and there’s only one AC slot which I don’t think I can do…

I hope more will appear and more AC invites will go out!

 

[kukubird]

Milbank PFO, applied for the lev fin track

 

[Gottagetthroughthis101]

I know I asked this before (sorry) but could someone let me know if they thought the RS VI questions were hard? Not looking for the exact questions asked or anything of the sort! Basically just want to know if I should prepare more than usual for any curveballs 😵‍💫

 

[DoNotRedeem]

Milbank PFO, applied for the lev fin track

Hi sorry to hear this was this post application, stage 1 or stage 2? I haven't heard back post stage 2 yet

 

[TCGrad1642]

Hi sorry to hear this was this post application, stage 1 or stage 2? I haven't heard back post stage 2 yet

Neither!

 

[InterestInPublicLaw]

end of this week

Hey guys, did Fieldfisher VI on Thursday, does anyone know when I will know if I got the AC?? How long did others wait for responses?

Hey! May I ask when you guys applied? I applied on the deadline and haven't heard anything yet

 

[marshall]

Hi, does anyone have any insights on how to prepare for the White & Case Video Interview? Thank you so much!