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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

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Hi, what did you apply for and when did you apply? I applied for the summer VS and the TC near deadline day and never heard back
My application was for all Spring failing that Summer VS.

They said "
If you have applied for a vacation scheme, we will be in touch in early February.

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Sent 3 January
Proofreading task sent 30 January to be completed by 5 February. Completed 3 February.

If you check in allhires then it will show any emails sent by them.

I would suggest:
1) if you haven't heard from them then probably it's a no, but maybe summer VS they will hold some in reserve?
2) the proofreading task seems to be pass/fail - anyone who passed is going to the AC
 
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    Me surrounded by my ‘We regret to inform you…’ emails
     

    billyonthespeeddial

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    @Jessica Booker i'm an international student and i managed to secure a spring vac scheme; assuming I successfully convert it, when i apply for the extension of my visa, do i apply for the student one (as i will be studying my SQE 1+2) or do i apply for the skilled worker one (as the firm will be sponsoring the course)
    It will be student, I asked this to a firm
     
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