Don’t worry! Rejection is normal (I’m in the same boat so this is directed to me as well
). Defo a learning experience for sure tho-
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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26
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). Defo a learning experience for sure tho
Yepp I admire the positive attitude! I wasn't expecting an offer tbf because I knew I did badly in that one I just hope the feedback is usefulDon’t worry! Rejection is normal (I’m in the same boat so this is directed to me as well
depends on the firm, what are your top firms? links require a 2:1 in every module, HSF i got through with two 2:2s with mit circs, clifford chance are a bit more lenient if you have a 2:1 overall - those are just my insights so far!
guys has anyone heard from mishcon today?
if anyone has gotten through first stage for Farrer & Co / Shoosmiths / Watson Farley & Williams or has insight into specific elements they look for (beyond what their grad rec websites say) pls lmk, happy to exchange insights into other firms if I've applied for them! I couldn't get beyond initial stage for these previously even though I thought my answers were good
I’ve applied to a range of firms this year but I will say I avoided the US and magic circle firms, even though I would love to apply. I just feel like my application won’t stand out against people with very high 2:1s and 1sts. I did progress with a few firms this year, but if I need to reapply next app cycle, do I have a chance with say firms like Ashurst, travers smith, AG etc?
Would you be able to DM me the written questions please!Rawdogging the BJ test with no insights, just vibes xx
Wish me luck
Has anyone done Gibson Dunn final interview recently or about to do it in the next few days? I just have one question, promise wont bother you! 
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Thanks so much for the insights!!! The fact that you progressed passed the app stage is more than enough consolation for me because I just thought I wasn’t cut out. I hope you get something soon if you haven’t already!!
I’ve done a few ACs so far and one more coming up but I’m just feeling so deflated. Feedback received so far was basically you’re good but not good enough. Feel like I’m also bombing the ACs that I did but haven’t received an outcome because I would think about the parts that I didn’t do well. You might say well you don’t have to do well for every exercise and firms want to see potential not finished products but the brutal reality is there are lots of people out there that did better than you and perhaps across all exercises but you didn’t do so well in a few parts of the exercises and so you couldn’t get a vac scheme. And it hit harder if they take almost half of the AC attendees to their vac scheme
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Some international, some national (The firms I had ACs with). Mostly in London and full service. Not US firms.
London is definitely the most competitive area, but it’s great you are still getting good feedback. Maybe target firms with regional locations too, so you are mixing your focus
Thank you, all firms have a London presence but for some applications I put Bristol/Cambridge because they have a larger intake
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