TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Abbie Whitlock]

Hello @Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu
In video interview question - why this firm - can explicitly state the firm's competitors and mention why this firm is 'better' or is it better to just say compared to US competitors in general? I have a firm I can directly contrast but I don't know how this will come across.

Thank you

Hello!

I would avoid naming a specific competitor in a video interview - directly calling out another firm can sound a bit negative, and it risks shifting the focus away from why you actually want this firm.

You can still make the comparison, but I’d keep it broader - for example, “compared to some US firms” or “compared to others in the market”. Then focus on the positive reasons you’re drawn to this firm: the culture, training, work, sectors, or anything unique about the firm that stands out to you.

Overall, it’s better to frame it as “this is what attracts me here” rather than “this is why that firm isn’t right”.

I hope that helps - best of luck with your application!

 

[c.t.tc]

How cruel is Links WGT?

I haven’t done it myself but have heard it’s more your typical WG

 

[yk1906]

When should we hear from Milbank post both tests?

 

[jojo23]

How many days do we get to complete the Clifford chance wg? They sent me the email without a date😵‍💫

 

[sadboi]

Dechert PFO post-interview...

 

[user9809]

How many days do we get to complete the Clifford chance wg? They sent me the email without a date😵‍💫

My email said - before 1159PM (UK time) on Sunday 23 November 2025

 

[llblawstudent]

Dechert PFO post-interview...

Wvs?

 

[sadboi]

Wvs?

Yup! Which is unfortunate but i guess it's a sign to book my trip to Spain for the winter!

 

[jojo23]

My email said - before 1159PM (UK time) on Sunday 23 November 2025

Did you receive it today?
Do you think i can get an extension on it on the grounds of booking a last minute holiday🤣

 

[Chriss]

When should we hear from Milbank post both tests?

wait, theres two tests? i only did one, when did they send you the second test?

 

[Dannie]

anyone have any insight on the CC WG? Was it super hard..

 

[applicant457]

Anyone else get the fieldfisher interview?

 

[ExcitingEasting]

Anyone heard from Willkie post app recently?

 

[user9809]

Did you receive it today?
Do you think i can get an extension on it on the grounds of booking a last minute holiday🤣

I got mine on the 18th and the email said they won’t provide any extensions!

 

[applicant3000]

How many days do we get to complete the Clifford chance wg? They sent me the email without a date😵‍💫

I think it's five days

 

[lawyersum]

anyone have any insight on the CC WG? Was it super hard..

I thought it was pretty standard, not on the harder side!

 

[sooae]

Has anyone been put on hold by Sullcrom? Or is this just another way of saying “I’ll pfo you later”. 🤣

 

[a0]

When should we hear from Milbank post both tests?

January/February apparently

 

[Mara]

When answering motivation questions about commercial law, so "why commercial law" and "why do you want to be a commercial lawyer", how exactly can you demonstrate clear, genuine interest and motivation without sounding forced or cliche?

 

[Prudentia]

How many days do we get to complete the Clifford chance wg? They sent me the email without a date😵‍💫

I think the deadline is 23:59 on Sunday 23 November. But might be worth dropping the grad recruitment team a line to double check - you don’t want your application to be withdrawn for not completing it in time!