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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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I'm focusing on having my why mishcon answer prepped and ready to go - maybe even practice speaking it out loud from a script bc the prospect of this test is very unpredictable lol - could either go amazing or totally south 😂
I think the final element after the main chat based interview is a video recording- 1 question, 1 min to prep and 1 min to answer. I watched the video sent in the link to see what to expect and because it said you’ll have 1 min to record your answer and one take, I’m assuming this bit is VI
Yes at the Open Day Grad Rec said there is a video interview element at the end of the chat and you only get one chance to answer if anyone is wondering! 1 question too
This might sound silly, but does anyone know what Taylor Wessing's cover letter requirements are? I know that it is usually supposed to be one page long, but is there any word/font/text size limit?
I usually keep it just under a page- around 500 words. I tend to use times new roman and font size 12
i did it last week but i submitted my app like late sept - i've seen tht theyre still sending out invites tho
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I think it would be fine to discuss other experiences briefly in the context of the main experience (such as the insight day) - particularly if it is important to frame your overall motivations.
However, as the question asks you to focus on a specific personal experience, I would make any references very brief and simply name them, rather than going into much detail. The focus of your answer should be on how the specific experience chosen has shaped your motivation for law (and how it has influenced your ambitions)
Hello!
Congratulations on reaching the written exercise stage! I haven't previously completed a written exercise for Dechert specifically, but I have shared some general advice that I have given on written exercises in case it is helpful!
- Practice timed writing - pick a 30-45 minute slot, read a short business or news article, and summarise the key points in a structured 1-2 page memo with a clear conclusion summarising your findings.
- Work on prioritisation - pick an article with a lot of information, and practice picking out the 3-4 most important issues rather than trying to summarise and include everything.
- Use a clear structure - this was the main thing that I implemented that helped me score higher on written assessments! Follow a clear structure in your answer, and practice what this would be for each type of document. For example, you might be asked to write an email to a client, a letter, a memo, or a report. Have a look at what the structure of each of these should be, and have a go drafting a couple to get used to it in advance.
- Check clarity - after writing (potentially one of the above), ask yourself if someone with no context to the facts could follow along with the information and your reasoning.
- Proofread under pressure - I would get used to quickly checking grammar and flow, as this is really important in a written exercise! I sometimes struggled with this, as the pressure made me skip parts of my writing, but I found that literally following along with a pen or your finger can make sure you don't miss anything.
- Review sample case studies - I would have a look online and see if there are any free resources that you can have a go at. A true lifesaver during my last cycle was this forum post by Jacob Miller, and I would definitely give it a read!
I'd focus on condensing large chunks of information into clear, concise summaries, and then presenting these within a straightforward structure that flows logically and leads to a well-reasoned conclusion.
Most importantly, try not to panic! As long as you can get a good sense of what the information is telling you and share your views on it in a structured way, you should do well. Best of luck!
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