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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

nalinp

Standard Member
Dec 3, 2024
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I applied on the deadline and given the super low character limit I spent so much time cutting words if they didn’t even read my application id be so pissed
yep!

I remember that week being so stressful/busy at work but I still made myself submit a decent app in the spare time I got... for it to not be even be read haha

anyway - on to the next!
 

Novaa

Legendary Member
Dec 2, 2022
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I need these firms to find shame in the 2026/2027 cycle because this cycle might take 1st place for the most shameless cycle I’ve ever seen!

1. Saying your non-rolling then trying to delete all evidence??

2. That firm that forgot to properly code their PFO emails, and people received “Dear %Candidate First Name% %Candidate Last Name%” emails??

3. People being given 7.5 minutes rather than 37.5 in reasonable adjustments.

Web Series What GIF by TNC Africa
 

Maria56

Star Member
Dec 21, 2025
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I need these firms to find shame in the 2026/2027 cycle because this cycle might take 1st place for the most shameless cycle I’ve ever seen!

1. Saying your non-rolling then trying to delete all evidence??

2. That firm that forgot to properly code their PFO emails, and people received “Dear %Candidate First Name% %Candidate Last Name%” emails??

3. People being given 7.5 minutes rather than 37.5 in reasonable adjustments.

Web Series What GIF by TNC Africa
No and Clyde and Co changing their test deadlines for both the WG and VI cause they wanted to be done earlier. Hence, some people couldn’t do their tests…
 

elle woods

Legendary Member
  • Dec 4, 2025
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    im in the same position, I have what will be my last ac this week and this whole weil thing has thrown off my prep sooo badly
    haha we might be doing the same firm!!

    but yes, best of luck to you too! This definitely will throw us to some extent, no doubt... but I suppose the important thing is to try not let it hinder our performance for these last ACs... easier said than done tho!

    fingers crossed for both of us!
     

    lawstudent2

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    Gold Member
    Premium Member
    Dec 9, 2024
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    haha we might be doing the same firm!!

    but yes, best of luck to you too! This definitely will throw us to some extent, no doubt... but I suppose the important thing is to try not let it hinder our performance for these last ACs... easier said than done tho!

    fingers crossed for both of us!
    agreed good luck to u too!
     
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