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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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when did u apply/do the test? what office and was it vac schemeBrowne Jacobson PFOcba
Thank you AbbieAmazing news - congratulations!!! I hope you celebrate well, as you have earned it!
I'm so sorry for the delay but thank you so much again Abbie! That was increidbly helpful for the AC and fingers crossed that I applied it enough to get the VS < 3 thank you again for this and so much help again and again!!Hello!
Congratulations on the AC invite! I have done a few case study exercises in the past, so I thought I'd share what worked for me.
On format, it really does vary. Sometimes the pack will include specific questions and your presentation is essentially walking the partner through your answers (though they may ask probing questions, so always be prepared for those!). In that case, it is usually best to follow their structure fairly closely so that you are clearly addressing what they have asked. However, sometimes there won't be clear questions and you are expected to create your own narrative of the documents - this is where it is best to have a strong overall understanding of the materials, as they could ask questions on any element. I've found that they usually allow you to have the materials with you in the presentation, so try not to worry too much about memorising specific information.
With only 30 minutes to prepare, I would think about splitting your time roughly like:
For the presentation itself, I'd try to keep it simple and structure. This could look like:
- 10-15 minutes: read and identify the key issues, client objectives, and any risks you'd need to mitigate
- 10 minutes: plan your overall structure (3-4 clear headings with bullet points, rather than trying to write a full script)
- 5-10 minutes: do a quick run through and make sure that you highlight the key points.
The partner won't necessarily be expecting perfection, but will want to see that you have clear reasoning and can justify your decisions. As mentioned above, I would always be prepared to defend your reasoning if questioned (+ if they do probe further, this doesn't mean you're wrong in your stance!).
- Brief introduction (e.g. what the situation is and what you are going to cover in the presentation)
- Key issues and why they matter to the client (based on their objectives)
- Your overall recommendation (with reasoning, e.g. "I have picked X over Y because..."
- Risks and next steps (what the client would need to be cautious of, and what we can do next)
Best of luck with the AC - I'm sure you'll smash it!
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Hi @Abbie Whitlock,
Hope you're well!
I'm preparing for an interview and was wondering how to go about the question "Where do you see yourself in five years?"
Do you have any advice?
Thanks!
Hope you're well!
I'm preparing for an interview and was wondering how to go about the question "Where do you see yourself in five years?"
Do you have any advice?
Thanks!
Count everything as a rejection until you get it, no matter the firm. Then every interview is a nice surprise.
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