TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[ScottieSuits]

@Afraz Akhtar

I hope you are well!

I had a quick question regarding an AC. In a motivational/competency interview, when asked “Why you?”, what would you recommend as the most effective way to structure this answer? My current thinking is to select a personal trait that strongly aligns with the firm’s values, support it with relevant past experiences, and then clearly link it back to how I would add value to the firm. I would really appreciate your thoughts on whether this is the right approach or if there is a better way to frame it. Thank you

 

[alphabravocharlie]

Skadden VI

 

[Deleted member 43292]

Welp, time to lock in for my mocks

 

[applicant3000]

Shockingly got a skadden interview

 

[Shiv Lawy]

Guys I was just strolling through London and accidentally came across white & Case’s office😭 Should I ask them to reply to our applications 🤣

My route to the gym passes Simmons, Slaughter and May, Trowers and Stephenson hardwood, I'm always tempted to pop in

 

[Harvey Specter - Presiding Partner]

Skadden VI 😵but the same week of Weil LMAO

After bombing the KE ac lmao (don't ask me for insights pls)
and NRF PFO

Welp, time to lock in for my mocks

Jheeze Elle Woods is on a generational run! Huge congrats and best of luck for Skadden and Weil!

 

[stilltrying]

Ashurst written exercise - any insights would be much appreciated 🙏🙏

 

[BealMcAlly]

LOL Cooley PFO

 

[Jennifer2003]

Cooley PFO </3

 

[Elsie07777]

Ashurst Written exercise invite!! Any insights Please🙏 would like to exchange with other firms I have experiences with

 

[I’m a celebrity get me out of here - VS/TC edn]

My route to the gym passes Simmons, Slaughter and May, Trowers and Stephenson hardwood, I'm always tempted to pop in

perhaps third space - moorgate🤔😂

 

[Jessica Pearson - Managing Partner]

Nothing from Weil, Dechert or Kirkland - likely PFO I think.

 

[ilikelaw]

Ashurst Written exercise invite!! Any insights Please🙏 would like to exchange with other firms I have experiences with

congrats! was this summer or spring? also when did you apply!

 

[TCLAuser2002]

refreshing my email to see what Cooley will send me

 

[lelezb1]

refreshing my email to see what Cooley will send me

same. Just put me out of my misery.

 

[ArthurWeasleyLaw]

Still nothing from Cooley... Who else is waiting?

 

[ilikelaw]

refreshing my email to see what Cooley will send me

real the silence since the holding email has been so nerve wracking

 

[Elsie07777]

congrats! was this summer or spring? also when did you apply!

Thanks! It is for summer vs, and I applied just several days before deadline as they are non-rolling

 

[ilikelaw]

cooley and bakers grad rec rn watching everyone get antsy on this forum

 

[abc124]

Has anyone who applied just before Christmas heard back from Akin :’)