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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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It's been so long since I've heard from some firms that I have no idea if I thought I did well or not. Makes it a bit easier in a way
amazing, thank you Abbie this is so helpful!!Hello!
For situational questions, I'd say that the graduate recruitment team (or the interviewers) are usually looking at how you think, rather than a "perfect" answer - this means that a light structure can really help keep you focused!
In the past, I have approached it through:
- Start by showing you understand the situation and any competing pressures (e.g. clients, deadlines, risk, etc.).
- Then talk the interviewers through how you would prioritise and respond in practice - this could involve gathering the relevant facts, checking any guidance, and communicating with people where needed. It also helps to explain why you're taking those steps, as this helps the interviewers understand your thought process.
Some more general tips:
If you can, you could also reference a previous experience that you have had where you did something similar (e.g. "I've faced something similar in X, so I'd approach it by..."). This can help make your answer feel more authentic - however, it is not necessary, and I would avoid trying to force a link!
- Try not to rush into a solution (and I have been guilty of this in the past!) - it's absolutely okay to pause and think out loud, and talk the interviewers through the steps that you might consider
- Acknowledge any uncertainty or where you would require additional information - you could show that you would ask questions or seek support from others where appropriate
- Link your response to the firm's values - this helps to tailor and personalise your answer to this specific firm
I hope that assists, and best of luck
i just used a typical letter format (but i know someone who didn’t add addresses and still got through to WG). i kept it around a page long, around 500 words! i would say 500-750 is probably the sweet spot
Good things are coming
I've been in this dilemma, I really hope you sort it! <3Thank you this is the energy I needed
Anybody that can provide updates on the following:
Squires
Orrick
Debevoise
Sidley
Ropes & Gray
Withers
Vilson & Elkins
Addleshaw
Simmons
Squires
Orrick
Debevoise
Sidley
Ropes & Gray
Withers
Vilson & Elkins
Addleshaw
Simmons
Squires said they’ll get back to us early Feb, Addleshaw I haven’t heard back post critical thinking
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