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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    I swear some of these TikTok influencers give such conflicting advice. Some say to apply to loads of firms and some say to do 5 or 6? Idrk who to believe
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The commercial awareness compass is pretty good-> https://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/commercial-awareness-compass/registration?ba_id=BA54507
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Nah bro you obviously just don’t want it bad enough with that mentality. Bleed now and then sweat in peace. Dont encourage lackadaisical behaviour
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    Nobody talks about this process and what it does to your mental health…
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26

    The hunger games begin again
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You shouldnt need to pay to get a job. That is ridiculous in my opinion. Don't fall for it and line his pockets. Hes not going to tell you anything you cant find online or at an open day.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    The weekend during a vac scheme never really feels like a proper wknd tbh
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Vac schemes are so draining can I just get the tc already 😭💀
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Its very relevant legal work experience. In fact, you will likely be doing the same tasks that many trainees in real estate practice areas do but just be getting paid a lot less. You will gain a lot of transferable technical and soft skills from gaining exposure to various lease agreements and...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    You can reach out to associates too no problem
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    RIP bro, thats arguably the hardest area of law. I sat in tax for a spring vac scheme and didnt convert despite having two years tax working experience. Not to scare you but idk anyone who has got a TC after sitting in tax so prepare yourself and get ready for the challenge. Feel free to message...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    It was a phone call. I didn’t do that well on the test or VI so don’t worry maybe they’re still hope
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Stephenson Harwood summer 2 VS offer!
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    What are the 7 topics and what is the objective of the group exercise
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    There’s also the video element too to consider, how do you feel you did on that?
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