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TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

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Ashfords (Bristol) PFO 😭 If anybody got through the application stage for the Bristol office, can you let me know how??

Got my application checked by a former Ashfords' partner, still a PFO!? 💀
actually the most disrespectful PFO i've ever had for an application without a test attached to it - "we regret to inform you that your application did not meet the criteria required to progress to the next stage of our application process on this occasion"??
 
actually the most disrespectful PFO i've ever had for an application without a test attached to it - "we regret to inform you that your application did not meet the criteria required to progress to the next stage of our application process on this occasion"??
Agreed, the wording is definitely odd when they have based this 'criteria' simply off an application form - I am sure we all definitely did meet the 'criteria' required.

Airing people for more than a month (probably way longer if you applied a while before the deadline) without any acknowledgement/emails other than the automatic Candid email, then basically saying 'you aren't good enough, also we don't give feedback' 😭 I have received a lot of PFOs but why did this one feel personal
 
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Does anyone have any advice for dealing with post-vac rejection feelings?

Recently did a vac at a US firm as a final year. Was told I did not convert, and frustratingly, the feedback was things that were entirely in my control (i.e., I asked for too much, etc.). I think these feelings are compounded by the fact that all my peers already have TCs, and I will be graduating without one!
 

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