TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

Amma Usman

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Happy New Year TCLA Family,

I hope this new year brings with it amazing things for each and every one of you.

Looking back over the past year, I want to take a moment to recognise the dedication and effort you’ve invested in every aspect of your life, especially in navigating the law firm application process. There were moments during my own applications when I found it challenging to juggle deadlines, manage other responsibilities, or handle the sting of rejections. But one thought kept me moving forward: the belief that the knowledge and skills I was building would eventually translate into real value.

I didn’t read every popular finance or law book, nor did I spend countless hours dissecting articles. What fueled me each day was the excitement of learning something new. Whether it was a quick glance at a news headline and mentally linking its implications to law firms, having a coffee chat with a trainee, or listening to a five-minute podcast during a walk, each small action added up.

I want to emphasise that every step you’ve taken this past year, every application submitted, every interview attended, has contributed to your growth, both personally and professionally. Each experience has elevated you, one rung at a time, on the ladder of your journey.

So here’s to 2025: a year of new lessons, bold risks, and trusting in the process.

🚀🚀 🚀 🚀
 

liv

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hey, is this normal I didn't receive an email confirmation after applying to Norton rose Fulbright - when I clicked back on it says you have applied, says submitted and that my application is in progress. When I look at my application it only shows my personal info?? I'm guessing I should have got a conformation email but im not sure why I haven't received one ?? any help would be great !!
 
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liv

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Dec 8, 2024
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hey, is this normal I didn't receive an email confirmation after applying to Norton rose Fulbright - when I clicked back on it says you have applied, says submitted and that my application is in progress. When I look at my application it only shows my personal info?? I'm guessing I should have got a conformation email but im not sure why I haven't received one ?? any help would be great !!
 

Hamlindigo Blue

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hey, is this normal I didn't receive an email confirmation after applying to Norton rose Fulbright - when I clicked back on it says you have applied, says submitted and that my application is in progress. When I look at my application it only shows my personal info?? I'm guessing I should have got a conformation email but im not sure why I haven't received one ?? any help would be great !!
Hi! I also just applied and haven't received an email either. Maybe this platform normally doesn't send confirmation emails?
 

Miss Chocolate

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it’s been a while, but from what I remember it wasn’t too bad. Basically what it says on the tin (in the email), some SJT, some verbal reasoning, some numerical reasoning with data/graphs. It is untimed, so can take your time to think. Can’t remember exactly what the questions were in the VI but no curveballs.

Cant really prepare too much, I’d take the practice test and go for it tbh.
amazing thank you -- i am assuming from the email there's unlimited prep time for the video interview questions? xx
 

Shandy101

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Here are some articles that might give you some guidance on themes you could consider:

Downloadable report if you give them your contact details: https://pro.bloomberglaw.com/insights/business-of-law/legal-trends-2025-report/
These articles are very useful and you should all read them! Thanks @Jessica Booker
 
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Shandy101

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Hi everyone! Hope this week brings lots of good news for you. I wanted to share some insight. Please don't be intimidated by video interviews. You've done the research, drafted (thus far) successful applications (so motivational questions ✅) and have a wealth of resources on TCLA and other online platforms for practising VIs and answering competency-based questions, which are easy because they come from your life, work and educational experiences and follow a basic STAR format. I would say if you are struggling with CA questions for VIs then you are probably not ready for an AC. That doesn't mean you can't get there, and fast, but you have to put the work in. Anyway, that's my unsolicited two cents- don't spend it all at once!
 
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fcac98

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hey, is this normal I didn't receive an email confirmation after applying to Norton rose Fulbright - when I clicked back on it says you have applied, says submitted and that my application is in progress. When I look at my application it only shows my personal info?? I'm guessing I should have got a conformation email but im not sure why I haven't received one ?? any help would be great !!
This has happened to me before with Kennedys and I just emailed to ask for confirmation my application went through, they responded within a day
 

CHLTC

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Hello All,

As assessment centres are starting to come thick and fast, I wanted to come here to ask for some tips.

I attended 2 AC's last year (Silver circle and US), and unfortunately both gave me the same feedback - I did not perform well in the case study interview.

I always knew I was going to find this bit the hardest.

Has anyone got any tips on where / how to practice case studies for law firm assessment centres? Are there case study books you can buy?

From my experience, some were more focused on mathematical calculations, some more on company structures, but overall, they always tended to involve some sort of merger or acquisition.

Do people have a specific method for answering these? I have always thought it is very hard to prepare for them, as each firm have their own type of way of doing AC case study interviews.

@Jessica Booker @Jaysen @axelbeugre
 

AfVio24

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hey, is this normal I didn't receive an email confirmation after applying to Norton rose Fulbright - when I clicked back on it says you have applied, says submitted and that my application is in progress. When I look at my application it only shows my personal info?? I'm guessing I should have got a conformation email but im not sure why I haven't received one ?? any help would be great !!
I got an email the next day confirming app received and also the RARE form - went to my junk initially though!
 
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