TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[jamsparkle]

Jones day have vis too?? I thought the second stage was an interview with partners?

they mean vi as in an interview over a video feed, but it's not pre-recorded

 

[Enyonam]

I love this!

I haven’t signed up for the AS competition yet, so I was wondering what your flashcards cover?

It sounds like a good way to get ready!

Yes it my favourite mass memorisation technique!

It’s just going to be on facts about the FTSE100, the stock market more generally, basic commercial terms (a lot of which I’m learning from Christopher stokes) etc etc. Not really detailed knowledge but enough for concepts to be familiar in the MCQ rounds as they are quite fast.

 

[Enyonam]

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It may be worth sending them an email to let them know you’ll be away from the country during these dates. They might be able to give you an extension or send it ahead of time.

Thank you, this is very helpful

 

[Enyonam]

I'm stealing that flashcards idea

Haha same

Glad I could help

 

[Novaa]

Just wanted to share a bit from the FT News Briefing, especially for anyone still trying to wrap their heads around the US tariffs and trade wars.

They’ve got an episode featuring Jamieson Greer, the US Trade Representative, and they’ve been asking him insightful questions that not only explain the US’s perspective but also shed light on the reasons behind the tariffs.

 

[174Tess9y3]

Has anyone completed the Skadden online assessment?

 

[soon-to-be trainee]

Hii! I have a question regarding the work experience section.

- If I am gonna do it in prose, what would the optimal structure for it? For example, I developed what skills by doing what; I did what, which enhanced my skills etc.
- what degree of details are expected. would it be better to include what are the research topics you did / what specific risks you mitigated? Or it is better to just briefly mention the types of tasks you completed? I am worried if it is too long, the grad recruitment might lose interests.

Thanks

 

[Elena Gilbert]

Has anyone heard back from Simpson Thacher regarding Autumn VS this week?

 

[londoncanals]

If anyone would like to talk about how their second stage test for macfarlanes went - please pm me!!! I felt that was quite different to other assessments I've completed....

 

[Novaa]

Hii! I have a question regarding the work experience section.

- If I am gonna do it in prose, what would the optimal structure for it? For example, I developed what skills by doing what; I did what, which enhanced my skills etc.
- what degree of details are expected. would it be better to include what are the research topics you did / what specific risks you mitigated? Or it is better to just briefly mention the types of tasks you completed? I am worried if it is too long, the grad recruitment might lose interests.

Thanks

Helloo!!

I’ve been using the CART method.

C - Context (Background)
A - Action (What I did) - This will usually be one task/responsibility which I frame the rest of my answer around.
R - Results (Outcome)
T - Trainee (Link to skills/activities expected of a trainee)

Hope it helps

 

[soon-to-be trainee]

Helloo!!

I’ve been using the CART method.

C - Context (Background)
A - Action (What I did) - This will usually be one task/responsibility which I frame the rest of my answer around.
R - Results (Outcome)
T - Trainee (Link to skills/activities expected of a trainee)

Hope it helps

Thank you so much for your reply!! it’s really useful

 

[Legal seeker]

Staying hopeful as it’s only been a day, but has anyone also received a Jones day PFO? Just want to know if they are sending those also or just interview invites. Want to be prepared haha

Also for those who received invites how long after submission did you get one? For the record I submitted my application Friday night.