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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Harvey Specter

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Jul 4, 2024
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I'm sure we can do something on this. Leave this with me!
Me at the TCLA Awards 2026 hoping I’ll leave this cycle with at least one nomination or award:

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trainee4u

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Sep 7, 2023
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Ooh a patronising generic PFO from Kennedys, lovely.

We have undertaken a rigorous selection process, carefully reviewing your responses against set criteria for each question. Whilst you did well, the standard was extremely high and it is with regret we are unable to take your application any further.


I did well? Really? Or is that just what you tell everyone!?
 

elle woods

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    any advice on how to prepare for a proof-reading exercise for an AC?
    brush up on common spelling errors, punctuation errors, and grammatical errors.

    keep an eye on the numbers and dates, as well as the names of the parties involved.

    read aloud (scan for grammatical errors in your mind) and scan for spelling and punctuation errors with your eyes simultaneously.

    use common sense and read carefully like zonnonomo said haha
     

    rohing99

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    Jan 9, 2026
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    Ooh a patronising generic PFO from Kennedys, lovely.

    We have undertaken a rigorous selection process, carefully reviewing your responses against set criteria for each question. Whilst you did well, the standard was extremely high and it is with regret we are unable to take your application any further.

    I did well? Really? Or is that just what you tell everyone!?
    Sorry to hear. Was this for DTC route following VI? Uh oh.. didn’t know they’re sending PFOs..
     

    Harvey Specter

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    Jul 4, 2024
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    Teach us your ways master
    honestly, please Harvey Specter do you have any tips for VIs in general? also do you look at the camera or yourself haha
    Pop Tv Nothing GIF by One Day At A Time


    I don’t have many tips cos I’ve found these VIs are all either hit or miss for me. As for whether I look at the camera or at myself, I do neither:

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