TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[xMontmorency]

does anything usually come out of it?

No I think it's usually just a general check as part of the recruitment process to see if they find any red flags.

Having a good profile may help give a good impression, but they usually don't have time to analyse much. Not having much on your profile won't be a detriment since they go off your application..

 

[Afraz Akhtar]

Would it be better if I write a few words about each Open Day/ Insight Evening attended in the WE section or it is okay either way? (All of them are pooled into one and there are about 8 which I have written in bullet points). @Afraz Akhtar any insight would be helpful, thanks.

Hi @solicitor_2028 if you're pooling them together under one experience (which is recommended) I would say a few words about each of them, either what you learned or what you did is okay. You don't have to go into immense detail, but you also don't want to say nothing at all - so just explain what the takeaway of that particular open day/insight day was to you.

 

[xMontmorency]

Would it be better if I write a few words about each Open Day/ Insight Evening attended in the WE section or it is okay either way? (All of them are pooled into one and there are about 8 which I have written in bullet points). @Afraz Akhtar any insight would be helpful, thanks.

Agree with @Afraz Akhtar. In my opinion just listing them is fine. The recruiters know that open days are pretty generic, and you've made your point by stating the firms you've gone to.

If you want to write more you should pick out one or two presentations or sessions in an open day that stood out and explain why and what you learned: e.g. an M&A case study or talking to a partner/associate (and link to current firm application). The idea is to show grad rec that the open day either made you a more knowledgeable and therefore suitable candidate, or helped you realise what kind of firm you're interested in training at.

 

[lolololol]

does anyone know what the MoFo app process is like? Is it just cv and cover letter or with additional questions?

 

[i-want-a-tc]

Well done! Is this for the London office ?

Yeah, I applied very early once it opened

 

[Dannie]

does MDR chatbot interview take up the whole screen or can you have other tabs open at the same time?

 

[TortillaTC]

Hey @TortillaTC Abbie is currently on annual leave, so she won't be able to respond to this. However, I would say that if others got a PFO and you haven't, then this is likely indicative of you having passed the benchmark and that they're currently screening through those applications to decide who to take to an AC, but lets wait and see.

Appreciate the waiting game is stressful, but your outcome is not decided until you hear back directly - anything can change e.g. last minute AC drop-outs for which they need to go back to the screening pile etc. It's tempting to contrast to others that have heard back, and try to picture where you're at (especially when you've taken the time and effort to go through the process) but it's better to ignore it and focus on other things until you receive word directly.

Good luck!

Thank you, I appreciate the thorough answer

 

[Miles Edgeworth]

does anyone know what the MoFo app process is like? Is it just cv and cover letter or with additional questions?

So I am in the midst of writing it. The cover letter is part of the application website but I don't think it is part of the form. When you're filling it out there are three questions that the form says are specifically the assessed part of the app and also don't have a word limit. Hence why I think the cover letter is part of creating a website account and not actually part of the application form (feels silly to do a cover letter when you have a written form of unlimited word count). Also the cover letter isn't mandatory which I think would be strange if it was part of the form.

 

[Miles Edgeworth]

does MDR chatbot interview take up the whole screen or can you have other tabs open at the same time?

Whenever I clicked off the tab (even if it was a word doc) the camera turned off. I kinda just did it regardless cause I didn't think it would matter that much but if you're worried about it then id advise having a separate screen with notes on competency questions

 

[Novaa]

How it feels trying to remember a case study from an open day, because I don’t want to go find the notebook I used

 

[Donna Paulsen]

How it feels trying to remember a case study from an open day, because I don’t want to go find the notebook I used

Me trying to remember what I actually did at a work experience placement five years ago (it didn't occur to me to actually make any notes for future reference #sillysixthformer)

 

[WillKitchen]

A few questions:

Is it normal for the recruiters from law firms you've applied for to look at your profile in LinkedIn? Is that a good sign or a bad sign?

3 recruiters (I can't see who) from this firm I'm waiting to hear back from has looked at my profile, and I'm wondering why... I really hope nothing in my profile through them off!

I'd say that was normal.

It can take a bit of judgement to make sure that your profile has a strong support for the applications being made, however. Career changers like me also have to find a balance between what we are currently doing and what we would like to do in the future (a TC). That can be tricky.

Here is my LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-kitchen-63997a23a/. Out of curiosity, does anyone think I could reorganise things to make the profile more appealing to law firm recruiters?

Thanks for any feedback. (Feel free to connect, too!)

 

[Donna Paulsen]

'Please give details of any academic awards, prizes, or scholarships gained at School, University, or membership of any societies or clubs.' (250 words)

Would it be appropriate to write in bullet points for this? Or should I stick to full sentences?

 

[Donna Paulsen]

I'd say that was normal.

It can take a bit of judgement to make sure that your profile has a strong support for the applications being made, however. Career changers like me also have to find a balance between what we are currently doing and what we would like to do in the future (a TC). That can be tricky.

Here is my LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-kitchen-63997a23a/. Out of curiosity, does anyone think I could reorganise things to make the profile more appealing to law firm recruiters?

Thanks for any feedback. (Feel free to connect, too!)

I think your LinkedIn profile looks great! Well-organised and very impressive

 

[TheSaulGoodman]

'Please give details of any academic awards, prizes, or scholarships gained at School, University, or membership of any societies or clubs.' (250 words)

Would it be appropriate to write in bullet points for this? Or should I stick to full sentences?

I usually bullet point

 

[Rosie_Kitten]

I'd say that was normal.

It can take a bit of judgement to make sure that your profile has a strong support for the applications being made, however. Career changers like me also have to find a balance between what we are currently doing and what we would like to do in the future (a TC). That can be tricky.

Here is my LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-kitchen-63997a23a/. Out of curiosity, does anyone think I could reorganise things to make the profile more appealing to law firm recruiters?

Thanks for any feedback. (Feel free to connect, too!)

Your profile makes you seem very experienced with a good academic background. I don't think recruiters will focus on LinkedIn that much, it's more quickly looking through for red flags.

 

[Ellsbells]

Just ran out of time so bad on a test I barely completed half the questions RIP. I know I'm slower and maths and haven't done it since GCSE but geeezz to complete it all you'd have to only spend a minute on questions with like simultaneous equations and a gazillion percentages to work out. Anyways pls just send the PFO and put me out of my misery

 

[tc2026]

did anyone else apply to kennedys apprenticeship programme for PEC? or know when they will reply !