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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2024-25

    Do you think it gets harder to get a TC as each year passes? It seems like the number of applicants increase year-on-year
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    It's probably true! Everyone wants to be a lawyer these days
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    Very sorry to hear that... I am sure your time will come. Chin up!
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    How can TCLA improve?

    This may just be my computer but the TCLA logo overlaps the community link. There also appears to be two community links on the menu (not sure if that was intended). I recognise that this is probably a useless bit of feedback
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    Preparing for the SQE

    As stated above, revise your underlying law (criminal, trusts, land, tort and contract) as much as possible. This is about 50% of the exam and won't be taught in your preparation course. There is very little time to study everything and so getting that head start is incredibly useful.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    when I got my first VS offer i replied saying "this is the greatest moment of my life." (I got aired and probably wouldn't do this again😅)
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    SQE Resit Policy by Law Firm

    According to LegalCheek, Macfarlanes does not allow resits.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    This reminds me of my first written exercise... I finished the first half in an excellent manner, only to find out I had no time (literally) for the second half. It was also sadly the first part of the AC so I had no motivation to perform well for the case study and interview.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    To all the people who think they have been ghosted by SH, I got a VS with them last year and they were VERY slow with responding. I sent my application in October 2022 and did my first interview in May 2023.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I think this is a pretty good answer tbh... It reflects positively on your character that you've taken steps to improve.
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    How can TCLA improve?

    A feature that could improve engagement on the forum is having a drop down list which shows the thread's: Top posts (based on likes/replies) Most controversial posts 'hottest' posts (most likes/replies in the past week) This suggestion is definitely not based on reddit's features
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    @Pheebs22 I was rejected after 9 ACs before I got my first VS. The truth is, I didn't perform well enough each of those times (despite thinking I did great everytime). There are two conclusions to draw from your situation. a) You have been unlucky: there may be some truth to this, but it is not...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I passed SQE1 and let me just say DAMN that was hard. I had to work my socks off for that. Hate to say it but getting a TC now is just half the work. Passing the SQE is basically the other half.
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    damn this really is interview szn... good memories...
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    TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2023-24

    I will do one pushup for every like this post gets
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