Does anyone here have some good resources on either Burges Salmon or more general tips for AC's?
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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Anyone have any advice on how to prepare for a scenario discussion and a written exercise at an AC? @Afraz Akhtar or anyone with any idea please help hahah
Any advice on how long the answer to why this firm should be in an interview? Just timed myself and mine is around 2 minutes. Is that good or should it be a bit longer?
Hi guys, what do you think a good answer would be for this question - Tell us how lawyers can add value for their clients beyond providing technical, legal expertise. Why is this especially important in today's market?
I was thinking maybe something along the lines of AI / Tech but I do think it's a cliche answer so if you guys have any ideas, that would be great. Thank you!
I was thinking maybe something along the lines of AI / Tech but I do think it's a cliche answer so if you guys have any ideas, that would be great. Thank you!
A good way to approach this question is to move beyond “lawyers give technically correct advice” and focus on how lawyers create value outside of live matters. One useful framing is reactive vs proactive. Many clients only approach lawyers when something has already happened (e.g a transaction, a dispute, or a regulatory issue that’s crystallised). However, lawyers can also add value by working upstream, through horizon scanning and foresight. That means identifying emerging legal, regulatory, and market issues before they become urgent, and helping clients understand what’s coming and how to prepare. In this sense, lawyers can be powerful strategic partners and advisors who help clients plan, reduce uncertainty, and make better decisions before risks and issues crystallise and become (expensive) problems.
You can then ground this in practical examples. For example, lawyers running training for boards or trustees on upcoming regulatory changes, hosting seminars and workshops, publishing weekly newsletters, hosting podcasts, publishing client briefings, or tailoring updates to specific sectors. The key is showing that lawyers translate complex developments into actionable insight, not just legal analysis. In terms of why it matters now, today’s market is fast-moving and uncertain. Regulation is evolving quickly, technology is changing business models, and clients face overlapping risks across compliance, governance, and strategy. Clients don’t just want answers to today’s problem. They want advisers who can help them anticipate tomorrow’s.
Would anyone be happy to share any tips for the Clyde and Co's VI? Have mine due tonight and scrambling atm
Akin PFO. Turns out it got sent yesterday and straight to my spam.
From what I’ve seen, they’ve PFO’d loads of people, given ACs to some people with dates which are short notice. So I’m assuming you’re more likely still being considered for an AC rather than not being considered.
Not a PFO, until it lands in your inbox
ur inbox was trying to protect ur energyAkin PFO. Turns out it got sent yesterday and straight to my spam.
i can help, DM meIf anyone has any W&C VI insights or advice I’d be really grateful!
what were the questions like - ive applied for the Bristol direct Tc so would be super thankful for any insight
If only @Rosie_Kitten had posted the perfect answer to this yesterday...Can't wait for Clyde & Co's VIs to be over so my DMs can have a break!
It's funny, I kind of thought thinking on your feet was the whole point of the VI structure. Apparently not when people spend hours trying to get questions to formulate answers perfectly.
Can't wait for Clyde & Co's VIs to be over so my DMs can have a break!
Honestly, I don't blame them. But firms should consider restructuring them... like random question allocation from a pool of questions? And slightly varied documents / topics.
Still, I made it clear that I said what I was going to say and still am getting messages
In short:
- Submitted the day of the deadline after originally not wanting to do it because I thought I wouldn’t get it
- Did the test still thinking I wouldn’t get it, passed the benchmark
- Got an email inviting me to the AC
- Went to the AC, thought I fumbled the case study because the partner went “right okay…”
- Was sat in my uni living room later that afternoon, overthinking the day… phone rang and it was a VS offer
Moral of the story: imposter syndrome is a scam! YOU GOT THAT
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