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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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Hey!
I'm really sorry to hear you're feeling this way, and I promise you are not alone. Imposter syndrome is so incredibly common in law, and as someone who also felt that I received my schemes through a fluke, I completely understand why you feel like this. However, the truth is that firms don't give out offers by accident - if it were truly a fluke, you wouldn't have received so many AC invites this cycle as well!
It is also worth remembering that by the time you reach the AC stage, you've already demonstrated to the firm that you are more than capable of doing the job and have the potential to excel in commercial law (and you have for five different firms!). At the AC, the focus is often on fit rather than raw ability, and it is clear that the firm you have an offer with felt you were a strong fit for them. Ultimately, you won't end up being the right fit for every firm, and that is okay!
Going into the scheme, I'd try to keep that in mind and focus on learning as much as possible about the firm and making the most of the experience. If you engage fully, ask questions, and show genuine interest, there's no reason you can't convert
not gonna ask any questions re Mishcon..just one big virtual hug to everyone ❤️
Honestly, for Mishcon to prioritise the 1 min VI over a 28/36 in the SJT score is a joke. They've completely messed up this year and I will be providing feedback for such a waste of time
Exactly, the SJT is basically worthless
Completely agree.
It felt like a waste of time if the SJT is just a filtering system AFTER you go through all that.
Guys what do I do in this situation. a law firm has just scheduled an interview for next week. But the issue is the interview is on the same day as my induction for a part time job ive been offered. Obviously the law firm takes precedence but Idk. what do I do should I call up the retail place and tell them I can't make it for the induction or should I ask the firm if they have other slots available for the interview
I did it last year and we had to debate the "green belt". I found this slightly frustrating as people didn't actually know what the green belt was and said things like "we shouldn't build over the Peak District" (which was wrong because the Peak District is protected not as green belt, but because it is a national park), because, as you say, you're supposed to debate without Google (or GPT!). In fact the green belt is specifically a "belt" around sixteen specified urban areas ensuring they cannot grow beyond its borders 80 years ago, resulting in, for example, ruinous housing costs in London.
You have to resist any urge to be informed and opinionated about "best" solutions and instead be laser-focused on ensuring the group is successful in "collaboration" - in particular by keeping time and trying to guide people to a conclusion
My VS last year I forgot to put in ANY work experience (and I have a lot!). It was allhires and you have to manually enter work experience (the "mylawcareers" thing doesnt support it) and I forgot. Not a big deal.
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my friend interviewed like 3 weeks ago and heard back on friday so they take time i think
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