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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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Hey!
It's totally normal to feel nervous, but I'd try to remember that they've progressed you this far for a reason! From my experience with strengths-based interviews, I would try to build rapport with the interviewers by being warm, engaged and genuine - try to treat it as a discussion rather than a formal assessment (whilst still remaining professional, of course!). Interviewers are human too, and sometimes asking genuine questions about their roles and career journeys can go a long way to show your interest in the firm.
When answering strengths-based questions, I'd focus less on giving a "model answer" and more on explaining how you naturally think and work. They are likely trying to see what motivates you, what you enjoy doing, and how you respond in real situations. In a previous strengths-based interview I completed, I was asked questions such as "What kind of person are you under pressure?" - this definitely threw me off, but the important part is to just be honest! You don't need long STAR-style answers, as short and specific examples are usually more than enough to demonstrate your point.
It can also help to link your answers back to the kind of environment BCLP offers (e.g. collaboration, adaptability, etc.), while still remaining genuine. The goal is to show that your strengths would translate well into how trainees at BCLP actually work day to day, and that you are motivated to work in the kind of environment that BCLP has.
I hope that assists, and wishing you the best of luck with your interview - I'm sure you'll do great!
The suspense for a lot of them is killing me. I'm also not available for half of February, so even if I'm successful at attaining an AC, if they fall between certain dates I'm screwed...
Milbank PFO post WG - I think they must've been intimidated by my bench.
Cleary summer PFO, applied mid December
I see people got invited to Morgan Lewis TI - seems not good for me as I applied 2 weeks before deadline
I see people got invited to Morgan Lewis TI - seems not good for me as I applied 2 weeks before deadline
It seems they are doing it non-chronologically (hopefully).
(I am also worried as I submitted yesterday so...)
Oh sorry ignore me I confused myself the VI was for the ai chat
Been asked by Reed Smith to have a TI because my video interview has no sound. Could anybody provide any advice for a TI as I've never experienced this before. Also if anybody remembers the questions they asked that would be really helpful as I cannot remember!
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Wow, surprised there's winter spaces considering the scheme starts in a few weeks? Which do you think you'll go for? Massive congrats either way!
Ahh gosh this is crazy, so we are still in the game?😭 at least you surely are, congrats!
I'm a bit nervous! They asked either tomorrow, Monday or Tuesday. I beg if anybody remembers the questions let me know haha
Finally Reed Smith PFO lmao.
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