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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

Bristows TC offer!! so so excited.
Hope this is a sign for anyone else, I never made it to an AC, VS, or even just past the video interview/Watson-Glaser stage on any application for the last 4 years, so to get this offer has been incredible, but also keep going!! Everyone says it only takes one yes, and it is so true!!
IP fan meets IP firm. Great job!
 
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Bristows TC offer!! so so excited.
Hope this is a sign for anyone else, I never made it to an AC, VS, or even just past the video interview/Watson-Glaser stage on any application for the last 4 years, so to get this offer has been incredible, but also keep going!! Everyone says it only takes one yes, and it is so true!!
Congratulations !!! That"s amazing !!! Wishing you all the best with your TC!!! Hope you celebrate this achievement !!
 
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Has anybody here applied to Ashfords or Clarke Willmott?
I have only applied to CW this year and haven't heard back. I sent an email yesterday asking when we should expect to hear back but tbh on their website it just said if you haven't heard back in four weeks from the deadline you haven't got it. I do hope they provide some sort of rejection email though if we're not successful. Good luck :)
 
I have only applied to CW this year and haven't heard back. I sent an email yesterday asking when we should expect to hear back but tbh on their website it just said if you haven't heard back in four weeks from the deadline you haven't got it. I do hope they provide some sort of rejection email though if we're not successful. Good luck :)
Common courtesy should be to at least say they don't want us 😂
Thanks, good luck with your app! Which office did you go for?
 
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