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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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Do you think you did well on the final written question in the previous assessment?
Yes, but I am not sure the context/topic was strictly relevant compared to what they were looking for in the question - I couldn't think of many other examples where I specifically implemented a system / did something that involved improvement (I can't remember the question/answer, just general gist)
Update- PFO after the Akin TI.
Genuinely gutted, I thought Akin was the best match for my Asset management/PE background.
I suspect it was the "What do you do to stay commerically aware" question I panicked, (edit: and forgot to mention I just did an MBA) because my life and job is current commercial awareness...I said I was studying for CFA level 2 and read the FT every day....and then remembered my actual commercial awareness is talking to my clients who are trying to raise funds. I don't know if that came through or was too non standard an answer.
I honestly wasn't prepared for situational questions like that, I prepared for more of a partner level interview about my motivations and fit. Oh well.
Genuinely gutted, I thought Akin was the best match for my Asset management/PE background.
I suspect it was the "What do you do to stay commerically aware" question I panicked, (edit: and forgot to mention I just did an MBA) because my life and job is current commercial awareness...I said I was studying for CFA level 2 and read the FT every day....and then remembered my actual commercial awareness is talking to my clients who are trying to raise funds. I don't know if that came through or was too non standard an answer.
I honestly wasn't prepared for situational questions like that, I prepared for more of a partner level interview about my motivations and fit. Oh well.
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I’ve heard back from both (NRF yesterday), but you definitely aren’t cooked! Both firms are still rolling out AC invites, from what I’ve heard. You’ve got this!
Has Baker McKenzie been issuing any PFOs at all? Tomorrow is the last day by their schedule to hear back after online assessment and I have got nothing yet...
I think not hearing back from Cleary (post-WG) might be a good sign, as I have had a rejection from them after completing WG like in a couple of hours lol
Hi! To those who have received TC offers -- how much time do you get to accept the offer? And how does this vary between US firms and MC/other UK firms?
For example, in the hypothetical scenario in which you have both Spring and Summer schemes and you receive a TC offer after your Spring scheme, can you wait till you complete the Summer scheme before replying to the TC offer?
Many thanks
For example, in the hypothetical scenario in which you have both Spring and Summer schemes and you receive a TC offer after your Spring scheme, can you wait till you complete the Summer scheme before replying to the TC offer?
Many thanks
Akin’s loss, truly! You clearly have the credentials and will land firmly on your feet.
Hi! To those who have received TC offers -- how much time do you get to accept the offer? And how does this vary between US firms and MC/other UK firms?
For example, in the hypothetical scenario in which you have both Spring and Summer schemes and you receive a TC offer after your Spring scheme, can you wait till you complete the Summer scheme before replying to the TC offer?
Many thanks
I had a full month to accept my tc from my winter scheme. The tc I got in January from a DTC process had a week deadline. I didn’t ask either for an extension in their deadline but I can’t imagine either would have said no!
I hope mishcon will stick to their promise and we'll hear back today or tomorrow...
you can sue for psychological harm if not, ill join you
Hi sometimes emails get lost as firms receive a lot of them so you could try calling them if they have a phone number available?I have an interview coming up VERY soon, but the firm hasn’t replied to my email with a few questions/clarifications. What should I do?
Good luck for your interview !!
Can't blame anyone other than myself although I wish I'd had a practice run with a firm I cared less about so I knew to treat it more like a VI
Hi! So sorry to hear that, is this summer or spring? I haven't heard back yet for summer
anyone have any intel on which firms are still open for apps? i know there a few deadlines in the coming days…💕
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