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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Thank you @Andrei Radu for your detailed response - this is very helpful!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi! Skadden's application asks 'If you could choose a career other than law, what would you choose? (250 words)' I am unsure how to approach this question, as I don't want the person reading my application to wonder why I didn't choose that career instead. Any advice will be much appreciated -...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hi, does anyone know how long you get to prepare, and how long you get to speak for Simmons & Simmons' VI portion of the blended assessment?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Hiya, does anyone know what the PWC online test for their summer vacation scheme consists of?
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Sidley Austin's Winter Vacation Scheme Application includes these two questions: Describe a current commercial issue that has interested you and explain why it interested you? (250 words max) In your view which personal qualities make a successful lawyer? (250 words max) Should my answers...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Perfect, thank you Jessica!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Hi, one of the questions on the Trowers application is 'Describe a recent commercial news story that interested you and explain how it relates to us' I was thinking of writing about how the government has recently lifted the de facto ban on onshore wind farms because I am interested in...
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    TCLA Direct Training Contract Applications Discussion Thread 2023-4

    Hi everyone. I am applying for a direct training contract at Payne Hicks Beach, and the only application question on the form is: 'Please write a short statement in support of your application (600 words)' I was thinking of writing equal parts of why law, why PHB and why me (basically the...

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