That's super helpful! Thank you so much, Abbie!Hey!
They are very similar questions, but not quite identical!
"Why our firm?" is broader, and focuses on what attracts you to the firm as an organisation - for example, its practices areas, clients, strategy, culture, recent deals, etc. You are essentially showing that you have researched the firm and understand what makes it distinctive, and can then show why you are a good fit for the firm based on your motivations and skills.
"Why do you want to train at our firm" is more personal, and focused on fit - for example, why that specific training contract structure, seat system, support available, and environment suit you and your development. They will want to see how the firm aligns with your goals and how you see yourself there as a trainee.
In practice, there is a lot of overlap and many candidates will use similar core points for both (e.g. you might want to join a firm due to its training structure). However, I would slightly tweak the emphasis for each answer.
As for whether both would be asked, I imagine it is possible, but likely uncommon. More often, interviewers will ask one and then probe deeper with follow-up questions (e.g. "why is that important to you?")
TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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What time did they call you?Hey! I got a call today for the scheme ! I'm assuming they will be calling over the rest of the week too as the call was quite late in the dayWishing you luck!
Hey! Sorry to ask but I was wondering what your amberjack pillars were? I want to know if I get rejected if it was my score or VI to know how to improve!5:30pm
Oh wow, definitely quite late. A huge congratulations to you!! You should be proud5:30pm
Has anyone else heard back about SH?
My fear is that ppl might have it and not post or just might not even be on the forum so we have no idea how many offers have gone out
Hi! No worries - It was high verbal mid numerical then 6, 4, 4, 7 - so not great. However, I do think a lot of the time these SJTs are just tick boxes and what really matters is the VI. They mentioned on the call enjoying the VI and didn't mention about the SJT
Oh wow that’s brilliant!! To hear that they Enjoyed your VI is such an accomplishment!Hi! No worries - It was high verbal mid numerical then 6, 4, 4, 7 - so not great. However, I do think a lot of the time these SJTs are just tick boxes and what really matters is the VI. They mentioned on the call enjoying the VI and didn't mention about the SJT
Has anybody reneged on a TC offer?
Really fortunate to have just received a TC offer!!!!! Happy with the firm, but I have an upcoming scheme with an absolute dream law firm for me. The scheme is in April, so I would probably hear back in late April/early May. The TC firm wants an answer from me just before the scheme starts.
I could accept, then renege if I receive the other offer, but I'm wary of doing this. Or I could ask the TC firm for more time, but if they say no, that's kind of showing my hand. Unsure of what to do exactly, and any advice would be really appreciated!
Really fortunate to have just received a TC offer!!!!! Happy with the firm, but I have an upcoming scheme with an absolute dream law firm for me. The scheme is in April, so I would probably hear back in late April/early May. The TC firm wants an answer from me just before the scheme starts.
I could accept, then renege if I receive the other offer, but I'm wary of doing this. Or I could ask the TC firm for more time, but if they say no, that's kind of showing my hand. Unsure of what to do exactly, and any advice would be really appreciated!
Would depend on the terms of the contract regarding acceptance before the scheme from what I've read here previously, some firms don't allow for joining any other form of work after acceptance so it would be better to have a look before making the decision to accept
If you are still at university and the firm follows the voluntary guidance from the Law Society, when you are offered a training contract they should give you time until September. Firms like magic circle do follow this code https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/topic...ry-code-of-recruitment-for-trainee-solicitors
Hi! Huge congratulations on the VS!! Just wanted to check if this was for their london or dubai office?Hi! No worries - It was high verbal mid numerical then 6, 4, 4, 7 - so not great. However, I do think a lot of the time these SJTs are just tick boxes and what really matters is the VI. They mentioned on the call enjoying the VI and didn't mention about the SJT
Does anyone know at all how many people CRS usually put on their reserve list?
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