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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
- Thread starter Ram Sabaratnam
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HIII does anyone have A&O direct TC AC insights? I would be super super grateful and I can help with loads of other firms.
Been trying to Google it today and couldn't find anything it's so weird
That late pfo from Blake Morgan
Last year it was just the application and a teams interview (30 mins with head of grad rec who used to be a lawyer at the firm)
Im really curious about this score in linklaters WG though, is it decent enough to make it or it's a doomed situation?
I think post app for all since no one said post WG.
Yeah I did the WG on the 12th I think like a day or two after they sent it, and I’m still waiting for my post WG PFO it’s been crickets since I did it…
Does anyone know when they sent post WG PFOs last year? Was it super late like April time or was it fairly quick after the WGs were sent?
Does anyone know when they sent post WG PFOs last year? Was it super late like April time or was it fairly quick after the WGs were sent?
Ain't got a clue, but the more I hang around on this forum, the stranger the firms' names get
Hey everyone!
Sorry to dampen the mood but I'm just feeling so frustrated and need to write to get things off my chest....
Are there any graduates that have struggled to get vac schemes this year, because I feel like i'm going insane and that I am alone in this?
I finished my LLB in June, getting a low 2:1 (mitigating circumstances) and went directly to a vac scheme. I fumbled getting a TC during my time there- everyone was shocked, including trainees, that I didn't get an offer. I decided I would absolutely funnel my energy into working part time and perfecting vac scheme applications... but I just seem to be getting nowhere. Not even paralegal roles are working ahhhhh
It's coming up to March and I feel like how I was in June after graduating, facing the prospect of another year working as the most overqualified waitress in the entire company and I feel so defeated.
I know the job market is messed up etc, but I just don't know what I am doing wrong to be getting to video interview stages and passing watson glaser tests, to be rejected months after applying to a firm on a random wednesday afternoon?
Are any grads in a similar position- if so sending so much love.
(Notyet)TCtoothfairy over and out xxx
Sorry to dampen the mood but I'm just feeling so frustrated and need to write to get things off my chest....
Are there any graduates that have struggled to get vac schemes this year, because I feel like i'm going insane and that I am alone in this?
I finished my LLB in June, getting a low 2:1 (mitigating circumstances) and went directly to a vac scheme. I fumbled getting a TC during my time there- everyone was shocked, including trainees, that I didn't get an offer. I decided I would absolutely funnel my energy into working part time and perfecting vac scheme applications... but I just seem to be getting nowhere. Not even paralegal roles are working ahhhhh
It's coming up to March and I feel like how I was in June after graduating, facing the prospect of another year working as the most overqualified waitress in the entire company and I feel so defeated.
I know the job market is messed up etc, but I just don't know what I am doing wrong to be getting to video interview stages and passing watson glaser tests, to be rejected months after applying to a firm on a random wednesday afternoon?
Are any grads in a similar position- if so sending so much love.
(Notyet)TCtoothfairy over and out xxx
Im struggling as well, you are not alone. We must stay strong 💪.Hey everyone!
Sorry to dampen the mood but I'm just feeling so frustrated and need to write to get things off my chest....
Are there any graduates that have struggled to get vac schemes this year, because I feel like i'm going insane and that I am alone in this?
I finished my LLB in June, getting a low 2:1 (mitigating circumstances) and went directly to a vac scheme. I fumbled getting a TC during my time there- everyone was shocked, including trainees, that I didn't get an offer. I decided I would absolutely funnel my energy into working part time and perfecting vac scheme applications... but I just seem to be getting nowhere. Not even paralegal roles are working ahhhhh
It's coming up to March and I feel like how I was in June after graduating, facing the prospect of another year working as the most overqualified waitress in the entire company and I feel so defeated.
I know the job market is messed up etc, but I just don't know what I am doing wrong to be getting to video interview stages and passing watson glaser tests, to be rejected months after applying to a firm on a random wednesday afternoon?
Are any grads in a similar position- if so sending so much love.
(Notyet)TCtoothfairy over and out xxx
I have definitely found that progression seems easier when you’re a studentHey everyone!
Sorry to dampen the mood but I'm just feeling so frustrated and need to write to get things off my chest....
Are there any graduates that have struggled to get vac schemes this year, because I feel like i'm going insane and that I am alone in this?
I finished my LLB in June, getting a low 2:1 (mitigating circumstances) and went directly to a vac scheme. I fumbled getting a TC during my time there- everyone was shocked, including trainees, that I didn't get an offer. I decided I would absolutely funnel my energy into working part time and perfecting vac scheme applications... but I just seem to be getting nowhere. Not even paralegal roles are working ahhhhh
It's coming up to March and I feel like how I was in June after graduating, facing the prospect of another year working as the most overqualified waitress in the entire company and I feel so defeated.
I know the job market is messed up etc, but I just don't know what I am doing wrong to be getting to video interview stages and passing watson glaser tests, to be rejected months after applying to a firm on a random wednesday afternoon?
Are any grads in a similar position- if so sending so much love.
(Notyet)TCtoothfairy over and out xxx
Hey!!Hey everyone!
Sorry to dampen the mood but I'm just feeling so frustrated and need to write to get things off my chest....
Are there any graduates that have struggled to get vac schemes this year, because I feel like i'm going insane and that I am alone in this?
I finished my LLB in June, getting a low 2:1 (mitigating circumstances) and went directly to a vac scheme. I fumbled getting a TC during my time there- everyone was shocked, including trainees, that I didn't get an offer. I decided I would absolutely funnel my energy into working part time and perfecting vac scheme applications... but I just seem to be getting nowhere. Not even paralegal roles are working ahhhhh
It's coming up to March and I feel like how I was in June after graduating, facing the prospect of another year working as the most overqualified waitress in the entire company and I feel so defeated.
I know the job market is messed up etc, but I just don't know what I am doing wrong to be getting to video interview stages and passing watson glaser tests, to be rejected months after applying to a firm on a random wednesday afternoon?
Are any grads in a similar position- if so sending so much love.
(Notyet)TCtoothfairy over and out xxx
I’m in the exact same position. Just graduated last year, also working as a waiter haha.
It’s frustrating because we have a law degree and working in hospitality (no disrespect whatsoever, both my parents didn’t go to uni and I’m from a low social econ background) but I don’t want to be doing this forever!
I had the exact same thinking as you in regard to working part time to focus on apps, but not had loads of luck. 1 ac, but was unsuccessful. Given that this app cycle is coming to an end, it’s a bit deflating having to wait for the next cycle, especially knowing it could happen again!
My plan is to now go travelling and come back August to reapply haha!
I have full faith in us grads!!!
@Abbie Whitlock @Andrei Radu Hey guys, sorry to perturb you! Would yall know the format of RG's Elevator-pitch-style presentation and general tips for WE and Negotiation exercises?
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