TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

[Novaa]

When people say to use PESTLE or SWOT for case studies, how does that actually look in practice?

I understand what each letter stands for, but I’m confused about how people are using them. Are they meant to be used: In the discussion itself, in the written case study exercise, or just as a way to spot issues during prep?

I tried using it in an assessment centre before, but it felt quite forced (I think because I hadn’t connected the dots of using it LOL)

 

[Legallywhatever]

Has anyone applied for grad solicitor apprenticeships? If so why/why not?

 

[Applicant7874652]

Hi, hope everyone's doing well! I've received a White & Case written exercise, and I don't think I've ever done something like it. Are written exercises usually summary tasks, or argumentative (?), or something more mysterious? Thank you!

Usually they test summary and presentation skills so dw

 

[user55998384]

anyone who has applied for a kirkland OD - was the deadline at 23:59?