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Jaysen replied to the thread Winter, Spring and Summer Vacation Scheme Deadlines 2025-26 (with rolling/non rolling checklist!).Will be keeping this up to date :). -
Jaysen replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26.Still working on finalising the last part, but it will be ready soon. (I will send an email when it's live!)
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Jaysen replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26.Updated now with the correct questions :)
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I wouldn’t worry too much about not having a lot of experience - firms won’t expect you to necessarily have legal work experience or...
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It is the same as the one described in the TCLA directory. Got an email about it today.
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Jaysen replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26.I wouldn’t say so. I suspect they’ll be reviewing up to the deadline given how early it is in the year.
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Jaysen replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26.Will review this - I suspect the HL profile page needs updating. Thank you for flagging!
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Jaysen replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26.Yes! Hoping to build an SJT simulator based with @Amma Usman’s help a bit later in the cycle. I too find this trickier because firms...
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Hi Oyinfayo! Congratulations on completing a vacation scheme at Osborne Clarke - they are a fantastic firm! I know how disheartening...
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Jaysen replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26.That's what I'd do. It's broad enough that you can mention any early experiences that introduced you to becoming a lawyer, but I would...
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Hi Sharan I know that the distinction between strengths-based questions and competencies can be confusing, as there is definitely some...
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Hi RaniaH062002 I think you can take many different approaches to the work experience section in applications, but depending on the...
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Hiya @Hazzyb786! Hope you’re enjoying your summer and managing to get some well-deserved rest before the LLM SQE starts. You've got a...
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Jaysen replied to the thread TCLA Vacation Scheme Applications Discussion Thread 2025-26.Is the firm you are applying to a commercial law firm? If so, I'd assume the question is basically asking why you want to be a...