TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[alphabravocharlie]

I got a PFO yesterday

when did you apply ? I applied pretty late tbh

 

[BealMcAlly]

Can anyone give any advice for this baker mckenzie question?

Discuss something that you have pursued outside of your academic or professional life, why it is important to you and what impact it has had on your personal development. (300 words max)

I've answered similar questions where it's "discuss something you're interested in/passionate about" which I've been able to answer, but this seems harder as it's something you have PURSUED. I can honestly say I'm super boring, I work part time, do uni, I am a part of some academic society committees, but that feels like it falls under academic. I really haven't pursued anything else other than a commercial law career lol.

What have other people written for this question?

you may laugh at me but I'm writing about my plant collection (it's extensive), me getting into hybridisation and distributing my stock across US, EU, and UK.

Echoing what others said, as long as you draw out the skills you gained from this and why it's important to you. It doesn't need to be anything insane like going to the Galápagos and helping the turtles, although that would be amazing!

 

[Trophy]

Which questions should I prepare for Kirkland & Ellis VI ? Its expected to take 15 minutes maximum

Woah I thought they were non rolling and hadn’t closed yet! When did you get your invite?

 

[Mara]

when did you apply ? I applied pretty late tbh

I applied a month ago, but I have a 2:1 with extenuating circumstances and I think my module grades weren't good enough, I didn't even get sent the test lol

 

[Amgrad]

Besides Weil, Milbank and Freshfields, which other firms don't have a written app ?

AOS DTC too which put me on hold/under review

 

[yk1906]

AOS DTC too which put me on hold/under review

Honestly, not a bad sign at all, considering they have sent out a million PFOs already

 

[JasmineM9]

07/12, have you applied?

I haven’t applied yet!! best of luck!! 😊

 

[yk1906]

Which questions should I prepare for Kirkland & Ellis VI ? Its expected to take 15 minutes maximum

Congrats on VI! Could you please tell whether you used prose in your WE section? Thanks.

I would assume so, considering they ask for our CV, but just to double-check!

 

[alphabravocharlie]

Congrats on VI! Could you please tell whether you used prose in your WE section? Thanks.

I would assume so, considering they ask for our CV, but just to double-check!

yes prose

 

[fbtrainee]

Did the TI for DLA Piper today and passed the interview benchmark...

congrats!! when did you submit your initial application?

 

[nansies]

Hi! I noticed that I recently submitted an app accidentally listing all my university modules as having been completed in my 1st year of university. Should I email the recruiting team to rectify this or just let it be?

 

[yk1906]

Hi! I noticed that I recently submitted an app accidentally listing all my university modules as having been completed in my 1st year of university. Should I email the recruiting team to rectify this or just let it be?

If it's on AllHires, you can leave a note to recruiters there!

 

[NorthernerInLondon]

Hey all, does the Clyde & Co online assessment include VI?

 

[CamilaPG]

Has anyone heard back after Latham stage 2?

Hi, did you have limited time to prepare your answers?

 

[oliviabeijing]

has anyone heard from dentons? I submitted 21st Nov...

 

[johnsmith]

Notwithstanding his political positions, did you reference Robert Jenrick's past legal career at Skadden? 😆

naturally!

 

[LawAspirer]

Hello,
i am applying to a firm and they ask about a industry development that the firm can benefit from. I want to use the name of a partner of this firm to show that the firm leads in this area - is that a normal thing to add in an answer or should I stray away from this?

Thanks

 

[yk1906]

Hello,
i am applying to a firm and they ask about a industry development that the firm can benefit from. I want to use the name of a partner of this firm to show that the firm leads in this area - is that a normal thing to add in an answer or should I stray away from this?

Thanks

Hi, I have seen apps with associates/partners' names progress to the next stages. If it's quite natural to include, then why not?

 

[marisachr]

Congrats!!! May I ask when you applied?

31st of October!

 

[User22022002]

What a humbling first VI for Latham. Baptism by fire. To give the illusion that those practice hub questions help is cruel.

It can only get better from rock bottom!