TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2026-27

[username10341034]

Does Hsfk have VI questions in their process at all?

 

[User1812987]

When answering 'why this firm' in a VI, how much do people tend to change their answer from a typical, longer interview format? Only asking as in full interviews I typically enjoy a 3 point structure, in which I am unable to unpack each of the 3 points, link them back to myself, before circling it back around to why it's a key factor for my application. However, in attempting to fit it into 2 minutes for the VI format, I'm either cutting it down to solely 2 points that can be more stretched out, or not adhering to the typical structure for the third point, which risks it seeming a bit more of a rushed point I've squeezed in at the end. Would 2 points still be sufficient, or it worth making everything more concise to squeeze in a third, so that it reads like more of a varied list? Thanks!

 

[Narod]

Hi everyone! I’d be really grateful for any insights from anyone who has completed the Jones Day second-stage interview with two partners this cycle (or recently): the questions asked, the structure, the experience, and any areas they focused on.

Happy to exchange insights from the assessments I’ve completed this cycle, including Freshfields Stage 2 VI, Macfarlanes Stage 2 VI, Latham VI, and the Dechert Stage 2 written exercise.

Please feel free to DM me!

 

[cutiewiththecontracts]

Is W&C Spring Scheme rolling?

 

[Soso]

Hi, are there any tips on preparing for WTG and situational judgment tests? This is ahead of the feedback from winter vac scheme applications

 

[KH7192]

When did you get the invite for stage 2?

about 2 weeks ago i think

 

[username10341034]

When answering 'why this firm' in a VI, how much do people tend to change their answer from a typical, longer interview format? Only asking as in full interviews I typically enjoy a 3 point structure, in which I am unable to unpack each of the 3 points, link them back to myself, before circling it back around to why it's a key factor for my application. However, in attempting to fit it into 2 minutes for the VI format, I'm either cutting it down to solely 2 points that can be more stretched out, or not adhering to the typical structure for the third point, which risks it seeming a bit more of a rushed point I've squeezed in at the end. Would 2 points still be sufficient, or it worth making everything more concise to squeeze in a third, so that it reads like more of a varied list? Thanks!

I am struggling with this too! @Antoni Trochimowicz - please could you help?